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Congress’ first spent funds of year for bowling

November 2, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress spent the first of its $4,000 discretionary fund on free bowling and charity at Wednesday's meeting. Senior senator Alaina Bearden and junior senator Kelline Linton presented a bill for free bowling two days a week from 7 to 10 p.m. in the campus bowling alley. "It's just [for] ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bowling, SA

FilmFest needs more support from administration

November 2, 2007 by Optimist Editorial Board

ACU's FilmFest piqued student interest through the week before Friday night's show. Rather than generating artistic discussion, the topic raised was that of censorship. One student's film, "The Legend of the Stormin' Mormon," raised administrative eyebrows Oct. 25 and prompted the university to decide against allowing the film to take part in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Editorials Tagged With: FilmFest

Common Ground needs honest racial discussion

November 2, 2007 by Optimist Reader

Re: Oct. 17 article, "Opinions collide over racial discussion." Now is the time for candid conversations confronting the issue of race relations to take place. This cannot be facilitated through poorly planned satirical skits at Chapel or any other venue in which students are forced to participate. In order for meaningful discourse to take place, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: Race

Eyeing the Judges-FilmFest: Randy Brewer

November 2, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor This year has been a year of firsts for alumnus Randy Brewer, ('93). In 2007, his work as a producer earned him the longest No. 1 running video in Country Music Television history and the first country music video nominated for an MTV Music Video Award, to name just a few firsts. "It is really neat to have those ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News Tagged With: FilmFest, Randy Brewer

Phase two completes pledging

November 2, 2007 by Laura Acuff

By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Social club pledging ended this weekend as phase two of the new pledging system came to a close. "Really, I think overall it was a really positive year," said Mauri Westbrook, coordinator of student organizations and activities. "In a year of transition, there's always going to be some need for clarification and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Pledging, Social Clubs

Aundrea Hearn

November 2, 2007 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Since graduating from ACU in 1992, Aundrea Hearn has worked in radio, film and advertising, but not because she didn't enjoy previous jobs. Living in Atlanta, Ga., where she grew up, Hearn works as a copywriter for the advertising agency JWT. She currently works exclusively JWT's account with Ford. Hearn said she ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: FilmFest

Time with friends trumps school work

November 2, 2007 by Denton Josey

By Denton Josey, Features Editor Sometimes you have to go outside and play. I was reminded of how important this is after I read an article about a man who wrote so much in his journal that all the pages fit into 91 boxes. The late Reverend Robert Shields of Dayton, Wash., got so involved in his journaling he ended up writing 3.75 million words ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Cali Lewis and Neal Campbell

November 2, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Not many people know Luria Petrucci by her real name. Luria's digital name, Cali Lewis, is a different story. Cali is the host of Geek- BriefTV, a themed podcast that broadcasts tips and discusses computer trends to up to 1 million Internet viewers. Lewis and her husband Neal Campbell are among the many ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Rewards await fans at ACU’s last home matchup

November 2, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Students who attend the ACU football team's final home game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday might walk away with $200. Thanks to a donation from a member of the ACU Letterman's Association, ACU athletics will give away up to $1000 to lucky students who come to Saturday's game. "This is the last one," ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Second half surge leads Wildcats over Javelinas

November 2, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor In his final ACU home game, senior linebacker Cody Stutts nearly did it all. Stutts got one interception, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble and led the Wildcats with 11 tackles. But the senior linebacker's performance wasn't the only thing good about ACU's home closer against Texas A&M-Kingsville on ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

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