By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor An ACU alumnus announced he will run for Texas State Representative for District 71 Thursday. Kevin Christian, class of 2000, will campaign to fill the seat of Rep. Bob Hunter, chancellor emeritus, for the Republican primary election in March. Christian graduated with a degree in political science from ACU before ... [Read More…]
C.S. Lewis lives on in silver screen
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something In the fourth grade, I remember telling my teacher, Ms. Mitchell, I wanted to read something "different," and so Ms. Mitchell introduced me to C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia and gave me a lifelong appreciation for fantasy. With the The Chronicles of Narnia: Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe ... [Read More…]
Burford renovation begins: New classrooms and conference rooms planned
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor For three years, the old Burford Music Building has sat quietly dormant on campus, unused by students. However, in the past couple of weeks, the building has come to life again as demolition crews work to remove asbestos and ready it for renovation. The newly renovated building will soon be home to the Department of ... [Read More…]
Dr. Vernon Williams seeking interns to help with historical research
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Dr. Vernon Williams needs four or five interns to help him compile research for documentaries and a book about World War II, although the application deadline has already passed. Williams has already made four films documenting different aspects of World War II, and one, called, Deopham Green: The Saga of the 452nd ... [Read More…]
‘Seussical’ stays on schedule
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Actors in the Homecoming musical have been cramming for weeks, but their study material is unusual for college students: Dr. Seuss books. And their final test isn't really a typical exam; it's a musical: Seussical the Musical. Students in the Theatre Department have been rehearsing for the musical since the first ... [Read More…]
Students from Gulf Coast hear from families displaced by Hurricane Rita
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Hurricane Rita this weekend caused less damage to the Houston area than forecasters predicted and answered the prayers of several students. Chris Butler, junior nursing major from Houston, thought his mother's house would be gone the next time he went home, but he said the storm didn't damage it at all. "I figured ... [Read More…]
Hurricane Rita–public enemy No. 1
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something Dear Rita, please go away. We don't want you here; I'm very sorry, but you're not at all welcome. Your sister Katrina already visited last month, and we're still recovering; your family sure knows how to outstay its welcome. I know, you're thinking about visiting Galveston and Houston this ... [Read More…]
Grace Museum program places local artists in elementary school classroom
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor About 20 fifth graders stand silently in their classroom, gathered around an artist as he demonstrates how to sketch one girl's eyes. The students have already spent the morning learning to sketch cartoon characters, including Garfield and Snoopy, but they are not bored or restless with the activities. This is as ... [Read More…]
Wal-mart not so friendly after all
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something Buying a box of cereal at Abilene's new super Wal-mart while shopping for school supplies or a pair of jeans seems cheap and convenient, but many people don't know that price and convenience come at a high cost to American consumers. Wal-mart boasts of low prices, which benefit college ... [Read More…]
University Church of Christ renovation ahead of schedule
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Constuction on University Church of Christ should be finished by November, one month earlier than originally estimated, said Dr. Eddie Sharp, pulpit minister and professor of Bible, missons and ministry. "We had some good days uninterrupted by weather, and we had good workers," Sharp said. Although rain in the city ... [Read More…]
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