Archives for 2009

Actions shroud SA Congress in secrecy

March 18, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Read Comments Don't believe the old saying - silence is seldom golden. But based upon the secrecy and closed lips of the majority of the Students' Association Congress members during and after the impeachment of former SA President Daniel Paul Watkins, our campus leaders must be drinking the cliché ... [Read More…]

ACU students testify in Woodruff murder trial

March 18, 2009 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Testimony in the capital murder trial of former ACU student Brandon Dale Woodruff continued Tuesday in the 354th District Court in Hunt County after testimonies from current and former ACU students. Prosecutors have alleged Woodruff killed his parents in October 2005; he has pleaded not guilty. After nine days ... [Read More…]

Quality efforts for FilmFest deserve applause

March 18, 2009 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Kirk Cameron never ceases to amaze me. After watching Fireproof recently, I am absolutely befuddled why Hollywood did not nominate the Christian evangelical actor for an Academy Award. His performance redefined the word "extraordinary." Who else could have expressed only a handful of emotions, while his ... [Read More…]

Impeachment proceedings inappropriately malign

March 18, 2009 by Optimist Reader

As a personal friend of Daniel Paul Watkins, I feel like I should mention a couple things about the stories that have been present. First of all, D.P. Watkins has been accused of several "crimes" but the reporting has failed to go into detail about the crimes, and several people have asked about the exact crimes. Being late for meetings with a ... [Read More…]

Students must ensure financial stability before graduation

March 18, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Some tasks can be safely left for the last minute, such as shoestring-tying and Mother's Day card-buying - anything more important could only benefit from a little foresight. To all graduating seniors: commencement hair and makeup can wait until the last minute; your financial security cannot. With corporate giants such as Caterpillar and Nissan ... [Read More…]

Cabinet members say SA moving past impeachment

March 18, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief New Students' Association President Sarah Pulis said the SA Congress is focused on looking forward and moving past the impeachment of her predecessor Daniel Paul Watkins, which rose after long-lasting issues among the Cabinet members. In her first interview since she became SA President, Pulis, senior ... [Read More…]

ACU wins three LSC matchups

March 18, 2009 by Austin Gwin

By Austin Gwin, Sports Writer The Wildcats picked up two critical conference wins Sunday and one Monday against Texas Women's University at Pioneer Field in Denton to extend their conference record to 5-1 and their overall record to 21-9. ACU beat the Pioneers 5-3 in the first game Sunday and blanked them in the nightcap 5-3. Monday, the Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Men, women’s tennis teams go undefeated

March 18, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer Just because it was spring break does not mean that the ACU tennis team took one. The men and women both rolled en route to a combined 8-0 record over the break. The Wildcats defeated Schreiner and St. Edward's, as well as Lone Star Conference opponent Midwestern State and future LSC opponent Incarnate Word. "We ... [Read More…]

‘A Question of When’: Rec Center takes top spot in implementation of vision

March 18, 2009 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Some first year students fear weight gain, but ACU has a facility in mind that could make the "freshman fifteen" a thing of the past. The ACU Student Recreation and Wellness Center, SRWC, will cover 100,000 square feet of two stories. The eastern section of the Gibson Health and P.E. Center, including the double ... [Read More…]

Standing Tall: Two win individual titles at indoor championships

March 18, 2009 by Chandler Harris

By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor Camille Vandendriessche, heptathlon, and Andrew McDowell, 60-meter hurdles, won their respective national title at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 13-14. The men's team placed third, and the women's team placed eighth in the overall competition. "If you look at the ... [Read More…]