By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief As the Students' Association waits to fill out the 83rd Student Congress with freshman senators, residence hall and academic building representatives, communication is the focus for the executive officers. "We're trying to flood the channels of communication," said Layne Rouse, executive president. Elections ... [Read More…]
Junior killed while driving home to San Antonio
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Although memories will pour out from the friends of Cheryl Halbert, they all cycle back to one thing: Cheryl's love. Her love for people. Her love for family. Her love for friends. Her love for kids. "She loved everyone," said Andrea Schweikhard, junior communication major from Tulsa, Okla., and one of Halbert's ... [Read More…]
Net worth increases $21 million: Operating deficit half of what once was anticipated last year
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The university realized a $21 million increase in net worth for the 2003-04 school year-the largest increase in net worth since 2000-said Phil Schubert, vice president of finance. Strong, yearlong investment gains in a market that had suffered for all investors the previous two years allowed the endowment to ... [Read More…]
Optimist delivers something new
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief A quick look through any old issue of the Optimist will quickly tell you you're no longer dealing with the same paper as last year. You can see it in our nameplate. You can see it in the fonts. You can see it in the staff box and on down the list of nerdy journalism terms. Why do I think it should matter? Why ... [Read More…]
McDonald Hall to become freshman men’s residence: New housing program will group those in business, Bible
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor McDonald Hall, which houses sophomore women, will become a living and learning community for freshman men in the colleges of Biblical Studies and Business Administration. Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said men enrolled in either the Bible or business University 100 courses ... [Read More…]
New Student Congress meets for the first time: Executive president Rouse presents a plan for the future
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Almost 30 members of the newly elected Student Congress listened to a portion of executive president Layne Rouse's plan for the future as well as a speech from graduating senior Taylor Hemness in its first meeting of the new administration and final one of the year. Rouse said he has considered and will continue ... [Read More…]
Abilene is building, hoping business will come: North side among areas targeted for growth in city plans
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Going to Wal-Mart Supercenter to buy groceries shouldn't take much planning, but that is exactly what some students do to cut down how often they travel across Abilene. "It's completely different living on this side of town," said Clay Rich, senior accounting major from Abilene, who grew up on the city's south ... [Read More…]
Student group coordinator not returning: Spell’s successor could be determined in coming weeks
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Amanda Spell will not return as coordinator of student organizations next year and might not return to the university at all once her husband finishes graduate school and finds a job. Although no official announcement has been made, Spell said she has told some people of the decision and others are beginning to ... [Read More…]
Survey could lead to altering of school meal plans: Results to be, presented to administration soon
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Students' Association voted March 31 to support changes to the university meal plan system, such as charging meal quotas by semester instead of week and being able to use Bean Bucks at off campus locations. Rep. Tommy Butler, Biblical Studies Building, presented a survey of 228 students that showed ... [Read More…]
Film festival plans continue: Organizers look to make ‘creative outlet’ as big as Sing Song
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The university will introduce a film festival competition in the fall, and some hope it will one day match the popularity of and enthusiasm created by Sing Song. Doug Darby, multimedia coordinator for the Adams Center for Teaching Excellence, created the idea for the festival and first announced it at Sing Song. ... [Read More…]
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