By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Beating the Wildcat volleyball team at home is not an easy feat; no one has done it in 34 games. That winning streak will be on the line this weekend when ACU hosts the 2006 Wildcat Volleyball Classic, after two tough weekends on the road against nationally ranked teams. ACU will host its last tournament of the ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2006
Christian rock band Caedmon’s Call to perform at Centennial Birthday Bash
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Caedmon's Call, Dove Award-winning Christian band, will perform Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Elmer Gray Stadium as part of the band's Emancipation Tour, marking the fourth time the band has played at ACU. Jennifer Ellison, Centennial activities coordinator, said in an e-mail Caedmon's Call was invited to play because the ... [Read More…]
Don’t look away, we need you now
By Denton Josey, Page Editor "Never Again." That message, in four different languages, stands on a sign in front of a memorial to victims of the genocide in Rwanda. Recently, I finished Paul Rusesabagina's autobiography. Paul is better known as the guy Don Cheadle played in the movie Hotel Rwanda. A hellish genocide took over Rowanda in 1994, ... [Read More…]
Hillcrest offers student-focused worship service
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Hillcrest Church of Christ now offers a worship service intended only for college students on Sunday mornings at 10:15, and each week a different speaker from ACU presents a message. Hillcrest offers several other college-oriented classes throughout the week. Kim Conley, University Ministry Team member at ... [Read More…]
University to celebrate 100th birthday with nine-foot cake
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor A birthday cake nearly nine feet tall will sit in the Gata Fountain Saturday in honor of ACU's Centennial. Samantha Adkins, coordinator for alumni relations, said the cake will have three two-foot layers and a crown resting on top. Although the Centennial Task Force originally considered making the giant cake ... [Read More…]
Elections begin Tuesday for SA Positions
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Elections for Students' Association senator positions and congress seats begin Tuesday in the Campus Center. Those interested in reaching out to the student body and solving problems turned in petitions Wednesday afternoon so they could begin campaigning, said Jordan Williams, vice president of SA. Students ... [Read More…]
Malagasy students return home after more than two years in Abilene
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Twenty-four students traveled home-a place they haven't been in two years-this summer. For Laza Razafimanjato, the two-and-a-half-month visit to Madagascar was an incredible, yet apprehensive experience. "It was weird because I didn't know what to expect from my family or what they would look like," said ... [Read More…]
‘Jacob’s Dream’ gift set for dedication
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Jacob's Dream, a 7,000 pound, 32-foot sculpture that depicts the Genesis 28 story of Jacob's dream will be dedicated to the university Saturday at 1 p.m. on the southeast lawn of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building commemorating the $26.5 million gift from the Grace L. Woodward Memorial Endowment Trust and the ... [Read More…]
A Rainy Day
An end-of-summer rain forced many to adapt their day to the unusual West Texas weather. Students manuvered through the showers and puddles to get to class. However, some found time to enjoy the rainfall. Video/editing by Shelby Coates & Ashley Robinson ... [Read More…]
Student cooperation will provide for safe campus
Safety is always a concern, but with recent construction, students and non-students need to be extra cautious when on and around campus. Thursday's accident showed the possibility that something safety-related can happen at ACU. People with any relation to the school should take the bike accident as a warning to prevent future accidents. ACU ... [Read More…]
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