By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Minister Kinwood H. DeVore wants visitors in his Summit class to understand two things: the war against drugs still rages on and it is up to communities, churches and individuals to help end it. DeVore will lead the class "How to Win the War Against Drug Abuse" during the week to educate visitors on what he ... [Read More…]
Ike hits home for some students
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief While Trae Crockett stood on the sideline during the ACU football team's home opener against Texas A&M-Kingsville Saturday, his family's well-being was in the back of his mind. Although Crockett said he was focused on beating the Lions, he could not help but think about his family who is now spread out ... [Read More…]
And the winners are…
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The votes are in and several students earned spots in the Students' Association Congress for the 2008-09 school year. Only five of the 13 races for elected positions in the SA Congress were contested, and several of the students who lost various races may be appointed to different offices in the ... [Read More…]
Episode initiates class discussion
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief As the ACU Police Department investigates the noose discovered in the office of Students' Association President Daniel Paul Watkins, faculty members speak out against the event. "I don't think this incident captures what we are all about," said Dr. Steven Moore, associate professor of English. "Whether ... [Read More…]
ACU welcomes new Bean
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The newly renovated "World Famous Bean" may have been open to students since the beginning of the semester, but the university made it official Monday. As students helped themselves to lunch, university officials, ARAMARK representatives and several others who played a role in the renovation of the dining ... [Read More…]
Students to vote in SA Congress members
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Doors and sidewalks throughout campus will soon be littered with campaign signs and slogans, and that means only one thing: Students' Association elections are here. Students will decide who will represent them in the Student congress as SA elections begin next week. Elections for class senators, academic ... [Read More…]
Tuition continues rise
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Students returning to ACU may have been surprised by several changes to their bill this semester. A 7 percent tuition increase approved by the Board of Trustees during the 2007-08 school year went into effect for 2008-09, and several other required fees were increased. The amount charged per semester hour ... [Read More…]
International students adjust to life in Abilene
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief It was a long journey from Ghana to Abilene, but Kwame Twumasi-Ankrah is glad he is at ACU. Twumasi-Ankrah, freshman political science major from Ghana, is one of 30 new international students to attend ACU this year. "For the first time in my life, I've been able to make international friends, which I ... [Read More…]
Presidential elections revive national hopes
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief How's that feeling of hope? You know the one. Maybe you got it after hearing Sen. Barack Obama speak at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and it remained with you until he became a presidential nominee. Perhaps the feeling hit you after Sen. John McCain sternly outlined his devotion to "finish the ... [Read More…]
University amends drinking guidelines
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Before the 2008-09 school year, it was against university policy for any ACU student - 21 or older - to possess, consume or distribute alcoholic beverages off campus. All that changed when university officials reexamined and amended the ACU Alcohol policy so all students of legal drinking age could now have ... [Read More…]
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