Although the phrase won't usually mark you as the life of the party, it might be a legitimate conversation starter this season. This winter season has broken weather records, gracing Abilene with its third white Christmas since 1914 and promising more icy weather before the end of the month. According to the National Weather Service, a white ... [Read More…]
Archives for January 2010
H1N1 vaccines available for National Flu Vaccination Week
In accordance with National Influenza Vaccination Week, the ACU Medical Clinic is encouraging students to stop by for a flu shot - or two. Because of the prevalence of the infamous H1N1 virus, students are advised to get the seasonal flu and the H1N1 vaccines, said Michelle Drew, family nurse practitioner at the ACU Clinic. "People this year, to ... [Read More…]
Texting in a school zone banned by House bill
A generation of texters will have to put away their cell phones or face legal consequences. Last June, Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 55, which prohibits drivers from talking or texting while driving through a school zone, unless the vehicle is stopped or the driver is using a hands-free device. The Abilene Police Department started enforcing ... [Read More…]
The debate of the decade
Another decade has begun; and people have been asking one question, "How do you pronounce 2010?" Dr. Nancy Shankle, chair of the English department and professor of English, said no single pronunciation of the year is correct, but the choice is based on personal preference. "Both pronunciations are in common usage right now, and both patterns may ... [Read More…]
‘Serious sandwich’ replaces Burger King
Schlotzsky's Deli is moving back into the neighborhood. Plans are in effect for a new restaurant to open at the northwest corner of Judge Ely Boulevard and 10th Street no later than June. The national franchise already has one location in Abilene on South 14th Street. Schlotzsky's new location will feature the franchise's updated look along with ... [Read More…]
Gies exemplifies humility, bravery
Everyone knows the name Anne Frank. Most recognize or have read the diary she wrote in hiding during World War II. However, the name Miep Gies may not be quite as familiar. The brave and equally humble woman who hid Anne Frank in her home and later published her journal died in a nursing home Monday night as a result of a fall last month; she was ... [Read More…]
Scandals should not be celebrated
Even those of you who have been living under a rock have likely heard the saga of Tiger Woods and his affairs. What began with Woods mysteriously crashing his car into a tree a few yards in front of his house ended with a long line of mistresses coming forward claiming to have a relationship with the professional golfer. Within weeks, Woods, who ... [Read More…]
New track coach Lofton brings passion, experience
A certain aura of mystique surrounds ACU track and field. The program is a sort of family, filled with champions and Olympians alike. With the dawning of a new decade, a new era of track and field begins under first-year head coach Roosevelt Lofton. Lofton is not a typical Wildcat track and field coach. As the 17th coach in program history, Lofton ... [Read More…]
Track and field season preview
By Sam Bartee ACU's track and field program is well-established; it's coach, however, is brand new. Roosevelt Lofton is in his first season as the Wildcats' track and field head coach -- only the second man in the past 71 years to do so with no prior affiliation with the university. During his career, Lofton has been voted conferenceCoach of the ... [Read More…]
Wildcats drop conference opener to ENMU
After a dramatic near-comeback, the men's basketball team dropped the ball in its division-opener against Eastern New Mexico, 78-65. The Wildcats trailed by 16 with 12:06 left in the game, but after a 7-2 run that cut the deficit to 55-44, they started to force turnovers and execute on offense. ACU continued to press the Greyhounds, tying the game ... [Read More…]
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