By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief A scared high school senior slunk into the double gym in Moody Coliseum among hundreds of people he didn't know in February 2002 on a mission for someone else. The sea of people wore pounds of stage makeup and brightly colored and sparkly costumes. Ridiculously large smiles and wide-eyed gazes were plastered on ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2006
Ag department adds four tracks, anticipates increase in enrollment
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department added four new tracks to its environmental science major this spring, a move the administration hopes will boost the department's numbers in the future. "We anticipate by this fall, but more likely by the fall of '07, that we will have 100 majors," said ... [Read More…]
‘Invisible Children’ documents the lives of children growing up in poverty and fear in Uganda
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer A documentary about a Ugandan tragedy will hit campus Feb. 12-15. Invisible Children is the documentary brainchild of three young Californians who set out to film a trip to Africa but discovered a larger issue along the way. During their travels, the three young adults uncovered children being kidnapped by a rebel ... [Read More…]
Dr. Mel Hailey and Kevin Christian campaign for Texas House seat
By Denton Josey, Student Reporter Two of the candidates running for the 71st House District seat in the Texas House of Representatives are looking to ACU students for support. Republican candidate Kevin Christian, class of 2000, said voters from the university will be influential in the election. "By motivating the student body at ACU, the ... [Read More…]
KACU to sponsor two-week guided trip to Italy
By Denton Josey, Student Reporter This spring Abilene Public Radio KACU will travel to Europe for an eight-day tour of southern Italy. For two weeks, KACU has promoted the trip on the air and has received many calls from interested listeners, KACU development director Loree Houghton said. "It's our attempt to touch the world and other cultures ... [Read More…]
Wildcats ready to face Division I teams at the University of Nebraska Invitational
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The Wildcats will face their first significant Division I track and field competition Friday and Saturday as they compete in the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Schools already declared for the two-day meet include North Carolina, Minnesota, New Mexico, ... [Read More…]
Wildcats struggle in 70-64 loss to Tarleton State
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The Wildcats fought hard against LSC South Division leader Tarleton State on Tuesday, but the team could not overcome poor shooting. The Wildcats shot just 31 percent from the field and allowed 19 offensive rebounds by the TexAnns in the 70-64 loss in Moody Coliseum. The loss drops the team's record to 3-4 in the ... [Read More…]
Students seek God through drama ministry
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer The spiritual drama group Seekers of the Word staged an extra audition this school year in search for male actors. The organization usually has try-outs only during the fall semester, but they recently had another audition in hopes of increasing shrinking ranks, especially in the male category. The troupe had only ... [Read More…]
University partners to clean up neighborhoods around campus
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Beer bottles litter gutters, dingy couches occupy porches, and cars park in the front lawns of rundown houses in parts of the Cedar Creek Neighborhood surrounding campus. Although parts of the neighborhood remain clean and well-kept, one office on campus is working to ensure that the neighborhood around campus does ... [Read More…]
Wins bring Wildcats closer to top of standings
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Going into Thursday's road game against Texas A&M-Kingsville, the Wildcats sat at the bottom of the women's basketball Lone Star Conference standings with a 1-3 record. However, after picking up two close wins last weekend, the team moved its way to fourth in the LSC standings. The Wildcats beat Kingsville 71-67, ... [Read More…]
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