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Athletic field house construction begins

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Construction permeates the Edwards parking lot, but ACU women's soccer and softball players do not need to complain because the demolition work will soon lead to the university's newest addition to its athletic facilities-the one-story soccer/softball field house-soon to be located this spring in the old ... [Read More…]

Bean update stays on schedule

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Contractors closed the east dining room of the Bean on April 21 to begin remodeling. Though construction will not be in full force until mid-May, administrators confirmed the project will be completed August 1, on schedule. Anthony Williams, director of retail and purchasing, said the deadline of August 1 "has ... [Read More…]

Boy struck by black SUV Thursday

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor An 11-year-old boy was struck on his bicycle Thursday morning by a car traveling east on E.N. 16th Street shortly before 8 a.m. The boy, who was on his way to Taylor Elementary School, traveled from north to south across E.N. 16th when a female driving a black SUV struck him on his right side. ACU Chief of ... [Read More…]

Police plan drill, respond to crisis

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The tragic shooting at Virginia Tech University one year ago shook universities across the country to their very foundations. The shock rippled all the way from Blacksburg, Va., to Abilene, where the administration at ACU joined with the ACU Police Department to re-evaluate emergency strategies and protocol. ACU ... [Read More…]

Cajun Cones brings spring flavor

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Abilene-born Cajun Cones provides a cool relief from the heat this summer. With two north-side locations, North Judge Ely Boulevard and North Mockingbird Street, and more than 70 flavors, Cajun Cones strives to provide a shaved-ice experience straight from New Orleans. Bill Luttrell, co-owner and founder of ... [Read More…]

Reach out to less fortunate at home

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Abilene doesn't need our help. Don't let people guilt-trip you into thinking it does. If you're driving and pass a neighborhood that looks like it is falling apart, don't worry - they're fine. If everyone you brush shoulders with at the mall looks happy and rich, you're right. They are. If you go to church on ... [Read More…]

ACU unveils first house entrepreneur

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor A host of faculty and prominent members of the Abilene community officially welcomed Dr. Jim Porter to the ACU campus on Wednesday morning. Porter will serve for the next three years as ACU's first-ever entrepreneur-in-residence. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, welcomed the crowd and shared how he ... [Read More…]

Energy costs turn eyes to sun

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Despite having access to many local resources, West Texans have yet to embrace solar energy. Robert Little, founder and owner of EFG Mechanical, said he has yet to install any solar panel systems in Abilene. "I have an average of 400 hits on my Web site every day," Little said. "Maybe three of them will be from ... [Read More…]

Art students petition for garmentless models

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By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter Students from the Department of Art and Design have assembled a petition for a nude figure drawing class. In the proposal the class is optional. A faculty member would be present at each meeting, and he or she would supervise at all times. The proposal is still being edited and refined by the students leading ... [Read More…]

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