By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor In one of the closest races in recent history, Charles Gaines, junior criminal justice major from Cedar Hill, was elected as next year's Students' Association executive president Wednesday. He defeated Daniel Burgner, junior political science major from Yorba Linda, Calif., by a total of 11 votes. Tony Godfrey, ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2009
Theatre students show gratitude to SA
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Impassioned speeches resonated throughout Hart Auditorium on Wednesday, but none came from Students' Association Congress members. Members of Alpha Psi Omega, a theatre student honors group, presented brief theatrical performances during the weekly SA Congress meeting to show their appreciation for Congress' ... [Read More…]
Rushing to begin with joint club event
By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter The 2nd annual all-club rush will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. in the mall area in front of Moody Coliseum. Each social club will set up a booth, showcasing their colors, letters and club gear, along with information about each club's upcoming individual rushes. "It's a nice, laid-back introduction to rushing to ... [Read More…]
Professor wrapped up in paper prank
By Grant Abston, Sports Editor Dr. Jeff Childers opened the door to his office and was surprised to see it ready for painting. A chair and desk, picture frames, a couple of paintings and a computer were wrapped in white packing paper. But two steps into the room quickly turned Childers' confusion into two simple words: April Fools. "I thought, ... [Read More…]
Road trip continues against Angelo St.
By Grant Abston, Sports Editor On the road for the second consecutive series, the Wildcats will look to remain on top of the Lone Star Conference this weekend when they travel to play Angelo State University in a matchup of two of the top teams in the LSC. Despite splitting a four-game series with Eastern New Mexico last weekend, ACU (28-10, ... [Read More…]
Golf team ties for second in Dallas
By Jeff Craig, Sports Writer The Wildcat golf team made their case for an NCAA top-25 ranking by finishing tied for second at the 2009 DBU Patriot Invite on Monday and Tuesday in Dallas. The most recent NCAA Division II men's golf rankings had ACU outside of the top 25 after being ranked 20th in the previous rankings. The tournament was the ... [Read More…]
Television show features alumni
By Lezlee Gutierrez, Student Reporter Some may say spring is blooming more than flowers this season for two ACU alumnae who have taken their flower business to new heights. Sisters Robyn ('03) and Rachael Wise ('06) were featured on the television channel TLC on Friday night as they introduced their event designing business on the pilot episode ... [Read More…]
Chapel forum sparks creation discussions
By Lezlee Gutierrez, Student Reporter A Chapel forum called, "Cosmology" peaked students interest March 26 with a discussion on science and creation. Some of the concerns discussed included: Where did the world come from? How can we promote a healthy differentiation of the physical and metaphysical? What can be done to ease tensions and promote ... [Read More…]
Older Facebook participants taint experience
By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments No college student is complete without his or her expensive textbooks, caffeinated drinks, laptop, iPod, student ID and, of course, a Facebook account. When Facebook launched five years ago, it was the social networking tool, almost like a little black book or phone book, for the elite ... [Read More…]
Money chooses Varner as new Provost
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor After more than three months of interviews and deliberations, Dr. Royce Money and the Provost Search Committee selected Dr. Jeanine Varner to be the eighth Chief Academic Officer in ACU history. She is succeeding Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen, who announced last October he will retire and move to the West Coast to be ... [Read More…]
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