What is the Students' Association? What purpose does Congress serve? Every year these questions are asked, often resulting in the opinion that Congress is unproductive, which on occasion has been true. However, Congress is doing far better than in past years, although there is still room for improvement. So far this session Congress has been more ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2006
Wildcats play D-I team
By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer The ACU men's basketball team will finish its preseason on Friday against the University of New Mexico Lobos. This will be the Wildcats' second Division I opponent this preseason after losing to the University of Texas-San Antonio Nov. 2. The game will kick off New Mexico's regular season and is the 40th ... [Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Wildcats’ playoff destiny unknown after 46-30 loss
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team's destiny in the NCAA Division II playoffs is out of their hands; The Southwest regional committee will make that decision. "We've got to wait," linebacker Cody Stutts said. "And hope and pray that we get in." ACU failed to secure the Lone Star Conference championship and a playoff spot ... [Read More…]
Cats’ postseason hinges on win
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team will check into a hotel in Abilene Friday night. But not for the chocolate mints on the pillows. It's to help the team block out all distractions before its final regular season game, which they must win to clinch a spot in the playoffs. "We're trying to create an isolated environment," ... [Read More…]
Catholic students enjoy community, share experiences
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Diversity is something the university strives for, so the meeting on Wednesday night for Catholic students was not out of the ordinary.Organized by Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of spiritual formation, the meeting gave students from Catholic backgrounds a chance to meet each other and have a discussion. The meeting started ... [Read More…]
Cancer free: the life for me
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The Abilene community encouraged me Tuesday night to pursue bigger public health issues. Since 71 percent of the voters support the ban on public smoking, I am sure a majority will also support banning the sun from all public places as well. Skin cancer caused by sunlight will kill more than 5,000 people this ... [Read More…]
A family’s legacy
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Josh Groves sits in his Mabee room like any guy in the dorm's confines. The typical arrangement of posters and stray clothes surround a couch in the middle of the room. An orange poster board with 67 names sits against the wall. Each name is a person in his family who has attended ACU. The irony for Josh is that ... [Read More…]
Dance, UP policies face SA scrutiny
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Students' Association met Wednesday and voted in favor of two resolutions: to create a committee to research the university's dancing policy, and petitioning the administration about presidential scholars living off campus. Because SA doesn't have the power to change the university's policy on dancing, the ... [Read More…]
Local artists open studio doors
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Art appreciators can visit 15 studios displaying artwork in mediums including sculpture, stained glass, pottery and painting. Kelly Langford Thompson, Abilene Cultural and Heritage Tourism Director, said the tour has been well-received the past two years. "Abilene is very rich in working artists," Thompson said. ... [Read More…]
Chief of Police says awareness is key to student safety on campus
While I appreciate the attention to crime prevention and overall campus security that Wednesday's editorial brought, it is worth noting that many different tools have to be used in fighting and preventing crime. One of the most obvious tools is patrol presence. As the editorial mentioned, ACUPD has attempted to increase staffing levels and has ... [Read More…]
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