By Liz Spano, Arts Editor Josephine Wong decided to attend ACU simply because her sister did. However, before she could attend, she had to speak with an agent; fill out the application form; apply for a visa; go through the process of an interview; complete questions about her parents' financial stability; and finally, arrange a flight to the ... [Read More…]
Archives for May 2009
ACUPD expands jurisdiction to I-20, E.N. 10th
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Students living off campus may soon see ACU Police vehicles patrolling through their neighborhoods. The ACUPD expanded its jurisdiction in April after renewing its four-year adjunct police agreement with the Abilene Police Department. "We adjusted the boundaries to better reflect our constituency in our service ... [Read More…]
Literature class explore diverse opinions: Authors, films challenge ACU upperclassmen
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Twenty-three upperclassmen sat in a spacious classroom, surrounded by dozens of desktops, but not one student's attention was focused on a computer screen. Instead, all were engaged in a class discussion about the film Milk, a critically acclaimed movie about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected ... [Read More…]
Student organizations go green as semester closes
By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter As students clean out a year's accumulation of clothing, dishes and school supplies from their residence halls and apartments, several ACU organizations are going green and providing earth-friendly ways to dispose of these items. University Park will plant a tree and have a garage sale in its clubhouse, while ... [Read More…]
‘Prickly Pear’ bids campus farewell
By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter Read Comments Students who want to purchase a book filled with photos and stories about classmates, teachers and significant events from the year 2008-09 are out of luck. Because of a steady decline in interest, the Prickly Pear, ACU's yearbook since 1916, will no longer be printed. Sales dove from 1,400 ... [Read More…]
Race vs. Ethnicity: Not one and the same
By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter On the morning of the first day of classes, a wide-eyed freshman wandered past the GATA Fountain, almost late for class, and asked for directions to the Biblical Studies Building from a nearby student. She had chosen to stay home and spend more time with her family instead of attending Welcome Week and did not ... [Read More…]
Racially based student groups foster interracial unity
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter When Trevor Cochlin, walked through the doors of Essence of Ebony Chapel for the first time, he did not know what to expect. Looking around, it immediately became apparent Cochlin was not like the rest of the attendants. Regardless, the white student stayed for the entirety of the mostly African-American Chapel. ... [Read More…]
Lone Star Showdown: Softball team to play Angelo State for conference championship
By Ryan Cantrell, Sports Writer After winning the south side of the Lone Star Conference tournament, the Wildcats will host Angelo State this weekend for the LSC Championship series. The championship will be a best of three series starting Friday at 5 p.m. "Angelo State is a good hitting team," head coach Chantiel Wilson said. "They have two ... [Read More…]
Third-seeded Wildcats to play Southeastern Oklahoma
By Ryan Cantrell, Sports Writer Despite being ranked No. 2 in the regional poll just three weeks ago, ACU dropped to No. 5 in the regional poll after a 4-5 finish and will head into this weekend's Lone Star Conference Baseball Championship tournament needing a strong performance to earn an invite to the regional tournament. The No. 25 Wildcats ... [Read More…]
Ad kiosk on track for fall unveiling
By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor Construction began two weeks ago on the ad kiosk between the Campus Center and the Brown Library. Plans for the structure were announced nearly five months ago. The completed structure will serve as a medium for students to advertise groups and events, since the administration prohibited fliers and sidewalk chalk ... [Read More…]
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