By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor With a new semester comes a new schedule for intramural sports. The intramural department will offer six sports this spring for students, alumni, faculty and staff to compete in. The sports include basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf, a rodeo and a track meet. "We are very excited to get back to school ... [Read More…]
Archives for January 2009
Wildcats travel to Tech for first ’09 track meet
By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor The ACU track and field team will travel to Lubbock Friday and Saturday for its first track meet of the semester, the Wes Kittley Invitational. The meet will be indoors on the campus of Texas Tech University. The first meet of the 2009 season will be used as a measuring stick of where the teams are in ... [Read More…]
Officials to award extra credits for good Chapel behavior
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor "Changed" will be this semester's Chapel theme, which will showcase people's stories of how their lives were transformed since becoming a Christian. The theme name could also describe the new Chapel credit process. During Tuesday's service, Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president and dean of Student Life, ... [Read More…]
A cut above the rest: The art of barbering has not died, thanks to the likes of Georganne Cole. Those in search of a hip or modern cut need not enter. This barber keeps it simple, and her patrons would not have it any other way.
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Nestled in a small shopping strip with stores like Kat's Kleaners and Chic's Hair Salon, Georganne's Barber Shop, 1217 Mockingbird Lane, makes an impression. Red-and-white striped barber poles are painted on its one window, while the plain glass door welcomes all "walk-ins." Three brown wooden cabinets line ... [Read More…]
The Best Back: Running back Bernard Scott wins Harlon Hill Trophy
By Grant Abston, Sports Editor After coming up short a season ago, running back Bernard Scott aimed to leave no doubt in voters' minds to whom deserved the Harlon Hill Trophy this season. And it worked, as Scott became the 19th player to win the award on Dec. 12 at the 23rd annual awards dinner at the Florence Convention Center. Scott became the ... [Read More…]
Freshman founds club for Go gamers
By Molly Byrd, Assistant Copy Editor While skimming through the television channels, a cartoon caught Dustin Janssen's eye, and he watched, fascinated, as the characters played a game similar to that of chess. Janssen, freshman history major from Amarillo, had his interest sparked in the Chinese board game called Go when he saw it on a cartoon ... [Read More…]
New program to help children with diabetes
By Camille Vandendriessche, Assistant Copy Editor The School of Social Work launched a program this semester to support children and families of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The first meeting was Monday night at Hillcrest Church of Christ under the supervision of Dr. Darrell Jordan, associate professor of social work, and Stephanie ... [Read More…]
Leadership Summit draws 100 students
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor To begin their new year, 100 students made their way to Frontier Ranch in Colorado. Surrounded by mountains and natural beauty and with no distractions like televisions, cell phones or other electronic influences, the ranch was transformed into a secluded spiritual sanctuary for the visiting students. The students ... [Read More…]
Cats defeat Eastern New Mexico
By Ryan Cantrell, Sports Writer The men's basketball team opened the Lone Star Conference South Division play with a victory over Eastern New Mexico on Tuesday. The Wildcats capitalized on their opponent's turnovers, allowing them to defeat the Greyhounds 68-58. However, the Wildcats have had their ups and downs over the last month of play. "We ... [Read More…]
Students spend break helping hurricane victims
By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor For many students, the first week of Christmas break was spent recovering from the fall semester. For nine students, faculty and alumni, Dec. 14-19 was spent on the Texas Gulf Coast, helping rebuild homes devastated by Hurricane Ike in mid-September. Dr. Jim Cooke, professor of environmental science, led the group ... [Read More…]
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