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Mike Spell vacates ACU position for job as general manager of the Grove apartment complex

January 19, 2007 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Being "that guy" is no longer concerning Mike Spell. The former Director of Judicial Affairs served his last official day for ACU on Jan. 1 and is now the general manager of the Grove apartments located north of Abilene Christian Schools. Spell said he was tired of handling disciplinary issues with students. "A ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Better the world, don’t play God

January 19, 2007 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The cutting edge of yesterday's science is a dull butter knife today. But with the ever-changing scientific world also comes an ever-changing ethics book. Where is the line drawn between what is and is not "playing God?" Today, more than ever, we are playing the role about God in our decisions of how to deal ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Students aid Honduran ministry through media, marketing

January 19, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Seven ACU students and one alumnus learned first hand that you don't have to be a Bible major to do mission work. The combination of students from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and College of Business Administration spent Jan 3 to 8, shooting video, taking pictures and developing a marketing ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: JMC Network

Wildcats ranked No. 17 in nation

January 19, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU baseball team is ranked No. 17 in the nation by the Collegiate Baseball Magazine pre-season poll after posting a 44-18 record in 2006. Despite the early recognition, head coach Britt Bonneau said he is more watchful of the NCAA Division II Regional poll released in April that will determine if ACU makes ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Icy Travel Delays

January 14, 2007 by Shelby Coates

ACU students hit the roads and skies to get to ACU in time for the Spring semester. Icy weather and road hindered many from getting to Abilene, and left others stuck in airports across the country. School officials ultimately canceled classes allowing students an extra day of travel. Video/editing by Shelby Coates ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Weather

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