The recent shooting at Fort Hood shocked those living in the community and U.S. military around the world. For many students, the general sense of disbelief was overshadowed by fear as they awaited news of family members' safety. Leah Payne, senior advertising and public relations major from Belton, learned of the shooting at about 1:30 p.m. Her ... [Read More…]
Pizza Inn claims Judge Ely location
Students will have another takeout option soon when Pizza Inn opens on North Judge Ely Boulevard. Bruce Bixby, commercial property owner from Abilene, leased the land to Pizza Inn because it complements the area's "mix." "These major chains, once they determine they want to be somewhere, they will do everything in their power to get that ... [Read More…]
Intramural waterball returns
By Adrianna Castaneda Waterball has made its way back to ACU campus with a splash. The intramural office cut the sport from the schedule last year because of injuries and unsportsmanlike conduct. Waterball returned this year with more rules to prevent a repeat of past accidents. Kenli Edwards, director of intramural sports, said dunking and ... [Read More…]
AISD career tech bond defeated in 60-40 vote
Abilene voters rejected a $25 million bond proposal that would have allowed for the construction of a career tech high school in the Abilene Independent School District. Randy Pool, assistant treasurer for the political action committee that pushed for the bond, said Abilene rejected almost the same proposal last year, only it was one of four ... [Read More…]
Young-timer tells old tales
Stories beginning with, "In my day - " or "When I was just a little twerp - " are always good for a chuckle; but often, I give them the poorer half of my divided attention. When I turned on the TV Sunday afternoon, I choked at the sight of Brett Favre throwing against the Green Bay Packers. In my day, my younger brother threw on his new No. 4 ... [Read More…]
Outdated custom fails to save time
It's not just me. Arizona and Hawaii act like they've never heard of it. Farmers hate it, and for good reason. If you have ever spent 30 seconds with a cow, you know the glazed-over, my-mind-is-numb-and-I-like-it-that-way look they can give humans when we waste our time speaking to them. Imagine: you have milked your cows at 7 a.m. for the past ... [Read More…]
Electric shock hospitalizes Sub T-16 pledge
Nik Tritch remains hospitalized after suffering an electric shock Thursday night during a Sub T-16 pledging activity. Tritch, sophomore finance major from Clovis, Calif., is recovering, thanks to immediate action taken by Sub T-16 members, pledges and adviser Mike Breckenridge. Breckenridge sells automated external defibrillators, AEDs, for Banyan ... [Read More…]
Brief supports Google settlement
Google announced a settlement agreement with "a broad class of authors and publishers" in October 2008, that if approved, will provide paid access to "millions of hard-to-find, out-of-print books" for private individuals, academic institutions, and public libraries, according to www.google.com. Dr. Jeanine Varner, provost, submitted an amicus ... [Read More…]
Optimist staff pledges fairness
The Optimist and social clubs have not enjoyed a pleasant relationship in the past, and as editor in chief, I hoped - naively, perhaps - this year would be different. Our staff already has received several complaints from club officers and members regarding Optimist content, so I entreat anyone involved in a social club to hear me out. I do not ... [Read More…]
Prospectus, survey results published
A 12-page search prospectus, released Sept. 21 by the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, outlines the future of the university and what kind of president it will take to achieve it. The prospectus was formulated with the help of Academic Search Inc.'s senior consultant Dr. Bill Franklin and can be downloaded at www.acu.edu The university's ... [Read More…]
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