By Denton Josey, Features Editor As students take finals next week, the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication will move back into the Don Morris Building after being displaced since May. During the $1.1 million renovations, which included funds for repurposing space to the relocated interior design department, the JMC faculty taught ... [Read More…]
ACU considers renovations to Gibson
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Gibson gymnasium could undergo renovations as soon as 2008. As a part of the 21st Century vision, Gibson would transform into the Student Recreation and Fitness Center (SRFC), pending sufficient funding. A committee of students, faculty, staff and administrators is working with Tipton and Associates on the ... [Read More…]
Putting other people’s needs first keeps life interesting
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Hell is other people. That was the opinion of French philosoper Jean-Paul Sartre, but I disagree. After thinking about it some, I believe living without other people would be much worse. Recently in my Bible class, the professor told us to respond to a situation. He asked us to imagine living in the early 1400s ... [Read More…]
Hard work earns full day off
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Many staff won't show up for work Wednesday thanks to a decision the President's Cabinet and human resources made. In years past, the day before Thanksgiving break has been a half-day for staff at ACU, but this year, they have the entire day off. Suzanne Allmon, director of human resources, said the decision was ... [Read More…]
Graduation brings new, exciting opportunities for college kids
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Nothing lasts forever; that's the way it's gotta be. This is what The Arcade Fire kept telling me the other day. And I've been thinking about endings ever since. Think about the things you wish would end. My list includes the war in Iraq, bad dates, NASCAR and Nickelback's career. Then there are things you wish ... [Read More…]
Intramural Iron Man: The games never end for this ACU alumnus
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Some people call him the Brett Favre of ACU intramural football. Actually, he's the only one who calls himself that. To clarify, Zach Sheets makes the comparison "Because Brett Favre seems like he's still a kid at heart, and I can identify with that." However, the similarities don't stop with the heart. Like the ... [Read More…]
Time with friends trumps school work
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Sometimes you have to go outside and play. I was reminded of how important this is after I read an article about a man who wrote so much in his journal that all the pages fit into 91 boxes. The late Reverend Robert Shields of Dayton, Wash., got so involved in his journaling he ended up writing 3.75 million words ... [Read More…]
Conference addresses racial issues
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Southern Hills will host a conference on racism and reconciliation this weekend. The event, 'Erasing Racism: Reconciliation of the Races in Christ' takes place Friday evening and Saturday. Jack Walker, former missionary in residence at ACU and Bible professor, is one of the organizers of the event, as well as Dr. ... [Read More…]
Folding up the Big Top: Queen fulfills lifelong dream
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Lauryn Lewis was shocked to win Homecoming Queen, but she had ACU history on her side. Lewis, senior English education and integrated marketing communication major from Houston, was crowned the 2007 Homecoming Queen during Saturday's football game at Shotwell Stadium. When she heard her name called as the winner, ... [Read More…]
Old friend provides guidance, leadership through life
By Denton Josey, Features Editor As great as Homecoming promises to be, I'm looking forward to next weekend even more. On Oct. 26, Abilene High plays Odessa Permian in one of the best football match-ups of the season, and I'm going to be there. The game is not what I'm most excited about though. I'm stoked because one of my best friends is ... [Read More…]
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