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History’s Witnesses: Black students, professors react to Obama victory

November 12, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Disbelief. Joy. Trepidation. Inspiration. Hope. A myriad of emotions overcame members of the ACU community when Barack Obama was elected President, but regardless of when, where or how they heard the news, several black students and faculty members at ACU said they were proud to be witnesses to history - the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Politics

Obama’s election offers hope for scarred nation

November 7, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Beginning Jan. 20, 2008 President Barack Hussein Obama will lead the United States of America in an office blocks away from where slaves were once chained, displayed and sold. He will be the Commander-in-Chief of a military that did not officially integrate until 1948. He will sponsor dinners and events that ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Politics

Officials: Ad Options Coming: SA Congress briefed on plans to build kiosks

November 7, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress unanimously passed two bills at its weekly meeting Wednesday. It also was briefed about the university administration's plans to reshape the venues and methods student groups and students can use to advertise events. University officials told the SA Congress of their plans ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Alumni come back for Chapel

October 24, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Alumni coming back to ACU's campus for Homecoming will have the opportunity to relive an ACU staple: Chapel. Like the Homecoming Parade, Carnival and football game, the tradition Homecoming Chapel is on the schedule for the 2008 Homecoming. The special Chapel service will be Saturday at 10:45 a.m., following ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homecoming

Student Congress supports local non-profit organization

October 24, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Students' Association Congress unanimously passed the first piece of legislation presented to congressmembers this school year, voting to allocate funds to sponsor two SA teams for a nonprofit bowling tournament in November. Mabee Buisness Building representative Trevor Brunt, presented the legislation, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Students voice opinions on politics in poll

October 24, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief At ACU, Sen. John McCain's supporters outnumber Sen. Barack Obama's; there exist more liberals and fewer conservatives than perceived, and the economy is the No. 1 issue on campus, according to an unscientific online survey conducted by the JMC Network, which produces the Optimist and the Students' ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Election 2008, Politics

Frat Favre: ‘Satch’ plays 37 years of intramural football

October 24, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Six men huddle in a circle, while the quarterback draws a play on his hand with his finger. "Line up with four guys on the left, and everyone rainbow across," whispers Jeff McDuff, senior accounting major from Indianapolis. "Satch, you hike the ball and peel off to the left. When it opens up, I'll try to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Social Clubs

‘Prairie Home’ show features ACU elements

October 22, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Joyce Pace has listened to A Prairie Home Companion for more than a decade, and Saturday, the variety radio show came alive for the 77-year-old fan. Like countless shows before, host Garrison Keillor and the Prairie Home cast performed various skits, sang classic songs and thrilled their audience with its ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: KACU

Policy prohibits posting of ads

October 22, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Students looking to get the word out about activities on and off campus will have to find somewhere beside campus doors, walls and walkways to post advertisements - the university is throwing out the old advertising techniques. Beginning Wednesday, the university will implement a new policy that prohibits ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

McCain’s tactics turn cold as defeat looms

October 17, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

Sen. Barack Obama learned Wednesday night when a Maverick is cornered, he bites. Whether it was Sen. John McCain's rolling eyes, his questioning of Obama's connections, his constant interruptions, his condescending tone, his disingenuous smile and smirk or his mocking of Obama when calling out his "eloquence" and belittling his substance, one thing ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Podcasts Tagged With: Politics

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