Dr. Royce Money responds to Jared Field's column headlined "Learning to live without a leader" in the Feb. 2 edition of the Optimist. I would like to assure Jared Fields and all the ACU students that there is indeed "someone in charge" in the Campus Life area. Dr. Jeff Arrington is the associate dean of Campus Life and, as ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2007
Chicago Bears rookie safety Danieal Manning finishes his first year in NFL
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Just like any other fanatic of the Madden football video game, Danieal Manning used to create himself and play out a simulated career. As for the team he chose: the Chicago Bears. "I was on the Chicago Bears just because of the defense," Manning said. And the Bears picked the former Wildcat 42nd in last year's ... [Read More…]
Businesses gain support from offering discounts
For the large majority of ACU students trying to survive on low-paying jobs and spare change found under couch cushions and in pant pockets, discounts of any sort are appreciated and desired. In response, a variety of Abilene businesses including, Rosa's Tortilla Factory, Box Office Video and Cold Stone Creamery, cater to its collegiate ... [Read More…]
Cats dive into season Friday
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After a 2006 season defined by broken home run records and victories led by power hitting, ACU baseball fans may be expecting the same old team trying to overpower its opponents in 2007. But expectations can be misleading. Head coach Britt Bonneau said although this year's team will still hit consistently, it ... [Read More…]
Learning to live without a leader
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor A phenomenon no ACU student can prepare for has the campus on its knees. It is greater than Sing Song preparations, more important than class attendance and possibly more vital to our spiritual health than prayer. The most pressing issue here has to do with who is in charge. Right now, no one seems to be. We ... [Read More…]
Torn between two Mannings
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor This Sunday afternoon, it's safe to say that Jeff McDuff can be found in front of a TV, proudly wearing an Indianapolis Colts' home jersey, hoping Peyton Manning keeps it together and cheering his team on to victory in Super Bowl XLI. But Jeff is conflicted. Like many ACU students, he is also cheering for former ... [Read More…]
SA estimates $200,000 revenue for spring
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor The Students' Association unanimously approved the spring 2007 budget, accepted a resignation and appointed a new senior senator at Wednesday's meeting. The total revenue for the semester is estimated to be about $200,000, which includes about $78,000 rolled over from the fall semester. The $70 student activity ... [Read More…]
Endowment fund sets records in Texas, nation
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The university's endowment fund reached its goal of $250 million with three weeks to spare and achieved two records in the process. Ten years ago, Dr. Money, president of the university, and the Board of Trustees met to set a Centennial Vision. The endowment fund was approximately $70 million, said Jack ... [Read More…]
Resolve not to give up on setting goals this year
Wednesday marks the end of the national Get Organized month and probably the end of many New Year's resolutions made in the wee hours of Jan. 1. Recent studies show though, that perhaps sticking to that resolution to exercise more, eat healthier or read the Bible more frequently is not as simple as having strong willpower. Forty to 45 percent of ... [Read More…]
Wildcats face LSC leaders
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Playing at home appears to offer the ACU men's basketball team little advantage. After losing two of its last three Lone Star Conference divisional match ups at home, the Wildcats' face a Midwestern State team that knows how to win on the road. "We just got to make sure we're ready for them from the start," said ... [Read More…]
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