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The Young and the Fearless: Does America’s youth finally care about politics? If so, can they make ansubstantial impact in the 2008 Election?

October 29, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Explain to 24-year-old Kirk Coffee how, historically, apathetic his generation should be toward this presidential election. Then, in one breath, he will explain why his generation does not care what you say. "I really could care less about parties. It's about what's best for the nation," Coffee said. Coffee, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Special Projects Tagged With: Election 2008, Politics

College Democrats and Young Republicans refuse division

October 29, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Any person who watches more than a few minutes of any major television news station or news Web site would see the animosity that has built among many Republicans and Democrats. Even a Christian university is susceptible to those attitudes, but many College Democrats and Young Republicans on Abilene Christian ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Special Projects Tagged With: Election 2008, Politics

Elvis lives at Homecoming Parade

October 24, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Elvis has left Midland, and he is on his way to Abilene. No Elvis-themed event would be complete without an Elvis impersonator, so Dee Carter will do his best to fill the King's shoes. In addition to multiple performances and appearances throughout the Homecoming Weekend, Carter, complete in classic Elvis attire, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homecoming

Host of fun awaits Homecoming crowd at Saturday carnival

October 24, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The ground between Moody Coliseum and McKinzie Hall will transform into a playground for all ages Friday afternoon. If participants think they know what to expect, a 25-foot inflatable Elvis might make them think again. The 2008 Homecoming Carnival, which will be from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, will offer visitors and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homecoming

Classrooms incorporate devices

October 17, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor With most midterms behind students and faculty, the semester officially has reached the halfway mark. Freshmen received their iPhones 62 days ago, and one can hardly walk from building to building without spotting someone looking at or talking on a mobile device. The ACU community and the world have high ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile Learning

The Second Family: At a West Texas university, a love for a global game brought together players from 13 countries. The diversity that once divided them now serves as their greatest weapon.

October 8, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor While school campuses in Abilene sit lifeless on Sunday afternoons, Mann Middle School transforms into a battleground. Across the street a white, church steeple stands just higher than the mesquite treetops. Weathered homes with toy-littered lawns line the bordering streets to the north and west. A few steps ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features

Computer ownership diminishes need for labs in halls

October 8, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The days of late night computer labs bustling with freshmen might be quickly drawing to a close, if they have not already. With 93 percent of incoming freshmen bringing their own computers to ACU, the theory behind computer labs has become less and less relevant. George Saltsman, executive director for the Adams ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Professors dedicate time to students, newsroom

September 26, 2008 by Colter Hettich Leave a Comment

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor With much of the focus on the JMC Network Student Media News Lab itself, students and visitors might easily overlook the elbow grease that went into realizing a ten-year dream. Kenneth Pybus, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, and Cade White, instructor of photojournalism, spent countless ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Special Projects Tagged With: Archive, JMC Network, Newsroom, Optimist

Summit classes tackle topic of same-sex attraction

September 23, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Sally Gary, assistant professor of communication and Center Peace founder, opened her three-part session Monday morning entitled "Nothing Can Separate Us: God's Love for the Same-Sex Struggler." Gary provides compassion and support for Christians struggling with same-sex attraction personally and through her ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homosexuality, Summit

No Pain, No Entry: Social clubs begin first phase of pledging

September 21, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor After receiving their bids Thursday, students pledging a social club endured the first, and notoriously most strenuous, night of pledging: Bid Night. Although the administration has tightened the reigns on clubs for Bid Night and pledging as a whole, club m embers were determined to make it a night to remember. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Social Clubs

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