By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something As the editor of the Opinion Page and member of the Editorial Board, I have found myself in quite a conundrum-my job requires me to voice my opinions. Anyone who knows me knows I am strong-willed and I like to argue. However, I'm finding it harder and harder to find subjects to argue ... [Read More…]
Parade of flags, ceremony inaugurate school’s 99th year
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Rhode Island is no longer the lone missing state in ACU's parade of flags in the traditional opening Chapel. New Hampshire and North Dakota have joined the notorious Rhode Island in its absence from campus. However, the holes that the three states left in the flag procession were filled with flags from new ... [Read More…]
Medical, counseling centers acquire more room to serve campus
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor After three years of planning and preparation, ACU has a new counseling center and an expanded medical center. Both the medical and counseling centers have doubled in size since last spring. The counseling center has moved into the lower level of McKinzie Hall, and the medical center has taken over the counseling ... [Read More…]
Students’ lights shine despite rain: Record number of new students work around storms
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Rain, upperclassmen and fun welcomed a record number of new students to campus last week. Although frequent thunderstorms dampened campus throughout Welcome Week, they didn't dampen spirits. "We've had rain and all kinds of stuff that hasn't really gone our way," said Amber Cardot, a Welcome Week student ... [Read More…]
Former students helping recruit future students
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer As Amber Wiard joined the many freshmen who flocked to campus two years ago amid the whirlwind of Welcome Week activity, she wondered, "Why am I here?" For many students, such as Kathleen Spivey, sophomore chemistry major from College Station, the answer was easy. She came because her family attended; it wasn't ... [Read More…]
Students drive on despite gas costs
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Students are not changing their driving habits even though gas prices are higher than ever in Texas and show no indication of leveling off. Gas stations near campus display prices of at least $1.60 a gallon. Those prices, however, are lower than the national average of $1.80, according to AAA. Chad Carnes, ... [Read More…]
Multicultural Council plans midnight service
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer A devotional focused on fellowship and unity will take place in Beauchamp Amphitheater Sunday at 11 p.m. The Multicultural Council is planning the event as a way to bring students together in the final days of the semester, said Elizabeth Alvarez, junior political science major from McAllen. "Despite student ... [Read More…]
More than 200 register for online summer classes
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer About 220 students have registered for summer online courses, which are being offered for the first time. The two classes, Major British Writers I and Messages of the Old Testament, will be taught in three summer sessions and still have several spots open for Summer I, said George Saltsman, director of Educational ... [Read More…]
Former press secretary tells about his experiences in White House
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Peter Roussel, a former White House press secretary, visited campus Monday to speak at a luncheon cosponsored by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Pope Fellows and the Center for Building Community. Roussel, now an author and commentator, spoke to students and members of the community about ... [Read More…]
Officers to begin session: New SA secretary Woodroof says she is undaunted by task
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer The Students' Association executive officers appointed Sarah Woodroof as executive secretary Monday. Woodroof, sophomore history major from Brentwood, Tenn., will be an asset to SA and the student body, said Melanie Booker, executive vice president. "The secretary is the face of SA," Booker said, "and Sarah was ... [Read More…]