By Laura Acuff, Staff Writer ACU alumnus Chris Kyker received the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Award at a lunch in her honor in Teague Special Events Center on Sunday afternoon. "Today we've gathered to honor a very special alumnus, a woman who exemplifies the principles and values of ACU, who is definitely changing the world: Chris ... [Read More…]
Archives for February 2008
New journal focuses on statistics, growth rates
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer ACU's Center for Building Community is launching a new electronic journal this March that will serve as an informational resource to cities around the nation. Executive director of the center Dr. Gary McCaleb and ACU alumnus Kasey Pipes are leading the Web journal project. The e-journal will cover topics that ... [Read More…]
Kenyan turmoil hits home: Students respond to ongoing conflict in homeland
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Cleophas Tanui rode in a car to Nairobi, Kenya, shortly after the riots broke out there at the end of December, knowing full well he could be killed if the wrong tribe asked for his identification. Tanui, freshman math major, rode past houses burnt to the ground, with dead or dying people and frantic escapees. "It ... [Read More…]
Value your own opinion, not others’
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief We care too much about the opinions and words of other people. Growing up, I was taught kiddie-level existentialism in the form of, "what's important is what you think." Taken with a solid moral upbringing, I find this true. Along with confidence in my own thoughts, I want to know as much as I can. Sometimes I ... [Read More…]
Congress phones members for vote
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor This story was modified Feb. 25 from an earlier version. In a meeting that met quorum but did not have two-thirds of Congress present, SA appointed a new representative and reviewed an intramural department report from the research and development committee. With two votes short from Congress to appoint Aaron ... [Read More…]
Passion seems to have skipped our generation
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor When images of the Vietnam War made their way into people's homes via television, increasing outrage about the war spread. For the first time, the grisly images of war haunted the minds of Americans at home, slapping them with war's reality instead of its romanticized heroism. Today, similar gruesome images parade ... [Read More…]
Sing Song 2008: Junior class
The Juniors this year came together with barely enough students to participate, but they had a great time. Video/editing by Emily Jorgenson ... [Read More…]
Sing Song 2008: The Composers
Jeff Tipps and Andrew Lee talk about composing the music for Sing Song acts. Video/editing by Ryan Self ... [Read More…]
Dobson’s refusal to vote indicates integrity, strength
In his recent column, "Dobson's refusal." Colter Hettich states that he cannot think of a reason to not vote, nor can he understand what he calls Dr. Dobson's "irresponsibility" in publicly announcing that decision. I believe I can shed some light on both questions. To the question of there being occasion to not vote, I believe Mr. Hettich is ... [Read More…]
Resizing Board helps 21st Century Vision
President Royce Money admits that few people on campus - faculty, staff or students - know much about the Board of Trustees. However, a five-year plan to transform the board will greatly impact ACU. Currently, the number of board members stands at 54, but the university wants to reduce this number to a more manageable 25-30 over the next five ... [Read More…]
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