By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Students' Association Congress unanimously passed the first piece of legislation presented to congressmembers this school year, voting to allocate funds to sponsor two SA teams for a nonprofit bowling tournament in November. Mabee Buisness Building representative Trevor Brunt, presented the legislation, ... [Read More…]
Archives for October 2008
Students voice opinions on politics in poll
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief At ACU, Sen. John McCain's supporters outnumber Sen. Barack Obama's; there exist more liberals and fewer conservatives than perceived, and the economy is the No. 1 issue on campus, according to an unscientific online survey conducted by the JMC Network, which produces the Optimist and the Students' ... [Read More…]
Frat Favre: ‘Satch’ plays 37 years of intramural football
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Six men huddle in a circle, while the quarterback draws a play on his hand with his finger. "Line up with four guys on the left, and everyone rainbow across," whispers Jeff McDuff, senior accounting major from Indianapolis. "Satch, you hike the ball and peel off to the left. When it opens up, I'll try to ... [Read More…]
Scenic designer steals show
By Chelsea Hackney, Student Reporter David Utley may not be the star of this year's upcoming Homecoming Musical, All Shook Up, but he will certainly make it shine this weekend, surrounded on stage by his handiwork. Utley is this year's scenic designer, and by the look of things at the Abilene Civic Center, the stage is fit for the King ... [Read More…]
2008 Musical to open Friday
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor The Elvis-themed 2008 Homecoming Musical, All Shook Up, opens Friday at 8 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. Tickets range from $5 to $18 for the opening night performance and successive performances, Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The musical features 24 Elvis Presley songs, creating the soundtrack for the ... [Read More…]
‘Supernanny’ to audition in Abilene
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor ABC's hit show Supernanny is bringing a casting call to Abilene from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Abilene Family Expo 2008 at the Abilene Civic Center. The show features experienced, professional nanny Jo Frost as she helps families struggling to function with misbehaving children; casting director Johnnie Raines ... [Read More…]
Student groups sponsor political debate
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor The JMC Network and the Students' Association teamed together to sponsor "We the People," a political forum, Wednesday in Hart Auditorium at 5 p.m. Forum speakers include faculty, staff and student representatives. Optimist Editor in Chief Daniel Johnson-Kim will moderate, asking questions on topics from the economy ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Sportscast October 22, 2008
The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Sportscast. Today's top stories include the ACU Football game against Texas A&M this past Saturday, the ACU Cross Country Teams meet in Arkansas for the Chili Pepper Festival, the ACU Track and Field Banquet and the most recent women's ... [Read More…]
Record turnout for mobile voting
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 4, but some ACU students wanted to cast their ballots early in the Campus Center Monday afternoon. Forty-nine students, faculty and staff members lined up to vote in the five mobile voting booths that were available from 10 a.m. to noon. Monday's voter turnout dwarfed the ... [Read More…]
Students don Asian fashion
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer Four hundred and fifty students packed into the Teague Special Events Center Friday night to watch friends and fellow students strut their stuff on the catwalk. "Ajisai: Four Seasons of Fashion" was sponsored to benefit the fight against breast cancer and raise awareness while also showcasing Asian fashion. The ... [Read More…]
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