By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Returning students may not notice many changes to Chapel. That's because not many alterations were made because of the positive feedback from last year's Chapel program. "The two surveys that we had data from in fall of 2007 and the spring of 2008 gave us good validation that what was going on in Chapel was a ... [Read More…]
Archives for September 2008
Service Expo begins Wednesday
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor A handful of service opportunities will surface Wednesday and Thursday, less than two weeks after the service-themed Opening Day Ceremonies. More than 20 organizations will fill the Campus Center Sep. 3-4 for this year's Service Expo. California Sen. Jack Scott challenged the opening Chapel crowd to live lives ... [Read More…]
Taste the Globe: The Bean’s culinary masterminds have cooked up an array of sensational, international dishes.
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Anyone who frequents the Bean has heard impromptu singing and laughing from students in line for international cuisine. Ethnic diversity among ACU students has been widely recognized, but not many realize the diversity behind the Bean's international grill. John Smith, a.k.a. Big John, Willie ... [Read More…]
East North 10th construction takes toll on students
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer If students are tired of road construction and miles of never-ending cones, they may be out of luck for some time. Students may be displeased to learn road construction on East North 10th Street is only the first of three phases, and the project will continue throughout the year. Cody Marshall, city of Abilene ... [Read More…]
ACU honored as ‘Up-and-Coming’ school, rankings bring attention
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor U.S. News & World Report stationed ACU in the top tier of its "America's Best Colleges" rankings list, which hit newsstands in Monday's issue of the magazine. Statistics, including graduation rate, faculty-student ratio and entrance exam scores determine rankings in conjunction with a peer assessment ... [Read More…]
Pledging-induced stress unwarranted
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor I'm not ready to be blinded by bright yellow skirts or run over by skipping girls, but the pledging season has arrived, and rushes began Tuesday. On Sunday I spent most my afternoon at teas, meeting potential pledges and explaining the merits of my club. I was surprised by the number of women I met who claimed ... [Read More…]
Gustav’s strong winds, rains affect some ACU students
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Although Hurricane Gustav made landfall about 700 miles from Abilene on Monday, the effects of the storm hit close to home for some ACU students. "Baton Rouge probably has more damage than they've really seen from a storm in a couple of decades," said Shannon Williamson, graduate student in psychology from New ... [Read More…]
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