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Hollywood’s opinions should play trivial role

February 17, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor Not a fan of politics? Hollywood is. Tyra Banks, Jon Bon Jovi, Tom Hanks, Donald Trump and many more entertainers, producers and writers put their money where their politics are to support the current presidential candidates and possibly influence the race to the White House. But don't let the glitz and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Politics

Barone speaks on presidential race and economics

February 13, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Michael Barone admitted he was expecting to give his thoughts on the 2008 presidential election with clear leaders on both sides of the isle, but the uncertainty of the election didn't stop Barone from sharing his perspective on the race to the White House. Barone, a published author, frequent commentator on Fox ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Election 2008, Politics

Construction still on time, budget

February 8, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Don't' believe the rumors- construction on the strip of EN 10th street between Griffith and Loop 322 is on schedule and should be finished by late April. Although rumors have been going around that the money ran out for the street or that construction will take longer than the city originally projected, Cody ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Scattered students start anew

February 6, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After spending the fall semester sprawled across campus, students and faculty in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication have returned home. The construction of new offices, classrooms and a student media news lab in the Don H. Morris Center finished during the Christmas holiday, and the JMC community ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: JMC Network

Frats, Kojies defend intramural waterball titles

January 25, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Get out the bathing suit - intramural waterball is coming. The intramural sport known for dunking, diving and polo caps starts Monday; all games will be played in the Gibson Health and P.E. Center swimming pool and the season is scheduled to last three weeks. "I've never actually played it, but every game is ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Intramurals

Sherrod residents satisfied with service

January 25, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The weather scared away the crickets, and the laundry room has a new coat of paint, but Sherrod Hall's days are still numbered. In response to residents' complaints, repairs have been made to Sherrod - a residence hall for graduate students and married students- over the past months. The residence hall is closed ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Men’s team jumps to No. 14 in national poll

January 23, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The nationally ranked ACU men's basketball team started its Lone Star Conference South Division schedule on the right foot with a 77-73 win over Angelo State on Saturday. ACU's tenth-straight win knocked their national ranking in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Poll up seven spots from No. 21 to No. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Intramural sports spring into action for 2008

January 18, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The intramural department wasted little time getting the spring schedule started and plans to offer six intramural sports for the spring semester. The sports offered are a 3- on-3 basketball tournament, waterball, 5-on-5 basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer and outdoor soccer. Unlike the fall, intramural fees ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Intramurals

Student accused of assault over break

January 18, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor ACU senior Daniel Reed (D.J.) Jarrett II is facing life in prison after police say he attacked his pregnant girlfriend and caused a miscarriage over the Christmas holiday. Jarrett, a senior exercise science major from Wayne, Mich., was charged with one count of assault of a pregnant woman and intentionally causing ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Alumnus won’t relent in struggle for justice

January 18, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor If every syllabus I got this week isn't lying, and the mission of the university is "to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world," Rep. Ted Poe should be ACU's poster child. While the media wastes our time with breaking news on Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton's fake crying, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Ted Poe

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