By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor At the same time I am scratching the days off my day planner and promising myself languorous afternoons if I can only finish finals week, 19 African countries are scouring resources for a $370-million education funding gap. Through the World Bank's Education for All Fast Track Initiative, these countries' plans for ... [Read More…]
Archives for April 2008
Physicist leaves book legacy behind
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer World-renown physicist Dr. John Wheeler, who donated his personal library to ACU, died April 13 at age 96, leaving a legacy of brilliance to the world. Known as the father of modern general relativity, Wheeler donated thousands of volumes of books and periodicals to the Brown Library and was named Friend of the ... [Read More…]
Removal of FLDS children needs further examination
The never-ending story from the polygamist sect's ranch in Eldorado continues to raise debate on a variety of topics. Aside from religious arguments, the state is now taking criticism for the removal of 462 children from the ranch. Many say the state was acting outside its Constitutional boundaries when it removed so many children from their ... [Read More…]
Wright speech goes horribly wrong for Obama
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor Ever have a friend speak for you when you didn't want them to? Maybe a buddy said some thing controversial you didn't agree with, and you were guilty by association. If so, you and presidential candidate Barack Obama should start a Facebook group. Obama's mentor, pastor and friend Rev. Jeremiah Wright has ... [Read More…]
Cats’ Maina excels in Relays
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief After a weekend in Pennsylvania for the Penn Relays Carnival, it was an individual that made the biggest news for the Wildcat track and field team. Junior Daniel Maina won the steeplechase with a time of 8:40.46, turning in the top time in NCAA Division II and the second fasted collegiate time this year. "He got ... [Read More…]
Bean update stays on schedule
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Contractors closed the east dining room of the Bean on April 21 to begin remodeling. Though construction will not be in full force until mid-May, administrators confirmed the project will be completed August 1, on schedule. Anthony Williams, director of retail and purchasing, said the deadline of August 1 "has ... [Read More…]
Attempt to amend election rules found unconsitutional
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The 85th Students' Association Congress concluded with a lively debate over Congress' power over election rules and a resolution supporting an alternative, instrumental Chapel option. Congress appealed a decision from chief development officer Matt Greenberg that Rep. Casey Bingham's movement to amend the election ... [Read More…]
Students servants honored Friday
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Senior servant leaders were scheduled to be honored Friday with a Chapel ceremony and snack-filled reception. The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center recognized graduating seniors who were nominated by staff, faculty and other seniors as exemplary leaders dedicated to service and selfless giving. The VSLC sent ... [Read More…]
Faculty plan to integrate art into campus life
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer A couple entwined arms under the shade of soft-yellowed stone and smiled for the camera, while a small girl climbed playfully around a bubbling baptismal pool, away from her mother's watching eyes. Across the path, a group of visiting parents gazed up at the metal ladder with angels and snapped their photos. They ... [Read More…]
Cell phone ban reinforces teachers’ authority
The New York City Department of Education passed a rule in September 2005 banning cell phones from school, calling the phones a distraction and saying they only give more opportunities to cheat. Of course, parents and students raised an uproar, saying they needed to be able to get in touch with each other at all times. So parents, yet again, ... [Read More…]
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