Archives for 2007

Chaplain position withdrawn, 21st Century Vision discussed at SA meeting

October 31, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress examined the 21st Century Vision and continued a vacillating debate on the creation of a chaplain position Oct. 24. After moving to definitely table a bill to create a chaplain position in the Students' Association last week, senior senator Nathan MacKenzie withdrew the bill Oct. ... [Read More…]

Blackwater efforts in Iraq produce positive, not negative results

October 31, 2007 by Optimist Reader

Regarding last Wednesday's Blackwater editorial: While I would like to thank you for bringing up an important issue for debate concerning the United States and its contract with the security firm Blackwater, I feel as though the opinions presented were misleading and unfair. Blackwater has been employed by the United States in Iraq since 2003, so ... [Read More…]

Unleashing Blackwater

October 24, 2007 by Optimist Editorial Board

Unleashing Blackwater, an armed and unregulated group of former U.S. military personnel, to represent America in Iraq, exposes the country to easily preventable blame. The organization, which trains U.S. civilians to supplement the military, touts a belief that it provides service our armed forces cannot. "We are a professional military, law ... [Read More…]

Wildcats sweep past Texas Woman’s

October 24, 2007 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Nearly 500 fans streamed over from Shotwell Stadium after the Homecoming football game to Moody Coliseum to watch the ACU volleyball team bash Texas Woman's in three games Saturday night. The Wildcats hit the .500 mark with the win as its record improved to 11-11 overall and 6-2 in the Lone Star ... [Read More…]

Loss to No. 5 WT slims playoff hopes

October 24, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor ACU had its chances against No. 5 West Texas A&M, but the Wildcats just didn't convert. In a Homecoming showdown of two of the best offenses in the country, unbeaten West Texas outgunned No. 21 ACU and converted when it counted most for the 41-31 win - West Texas converted eight of their 14 third down attempts, ... [Read More…]

Cats continue LSC meet donimnation

October 24, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Junior Loice Cheboi won her second-straight Lone Star Conference championship, and junior Serge Gasore picked up his first LSC title as they both helped the women's and men's ACU cross country teams successfully defend their LSC titles on Saturday. Cheboi's time of 22:04.23 led the women to their seventh- ... [Read More…]

Folding up the Big Top: Queen fulfills lifelong dream

October 24, 2007 by Denton Josey

By Denton Josey, Features Editor Lauryn Lewis was shocked to win Homecoming Queen, but she had ACU history on her side. Lewis, senior English education and integrated marketing communication major from Houston, was crowned the 2007 Homecoming Queen during Saturday's football game at Shotwell Stadium. When she heard her name called as the winner, ... [Read More…]

Global Samaritan mobilizes to help Ghanaians

October 24, 2007 by Kimberly Prather

By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The mission of ACU, which is to educate students for leadership throughout the world, was seen through Global Samaritan Resources in its Chapel to collect funds for worldwide support and help. Global Samaritan Resources Student Outreach is a non-profit group based in Abilene that sends medical supplies across ... [Read More…]