Jonathan Smith, Author at The Optimist

Student stable after being hit by car: Senior Allison Pool struck while crossing Campus Court

November 12, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Allison Pool, senior education major from Colleyville, is listed in stable condition at Hendrick Medical Center after being hit by a pickup truck Monday at about 6:30 p.m., said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, Tuesday. Pool, who suffered a fractured pelvis, a collapsed lung and other minor injuries, was ... [Read More…]

Campus Life, APD and ACU Police warn of flasher near university

November 7, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor After a man exposed himself to two women on Oct. 24 and Tuesday, the ACU Police Department is checking with the Abilene Police Department and the other universities in town to see if similar reports have been filed elsewhere. Although no other reports have been filed, Jimmy Ellison, chief of ACUPD, said they are ... [Read More…]

SA debates creation of panel: Committee would target students at risk of leaving by 12th day

November 7, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor After lengthy debate, the Students' Association voted to postpone a final vote on a resolution that would support the creation of a committee to help students resolve personal problems with college life. The Project Retro Arise resolution, sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Alvarez, Administration Building, would ... [Read More…]

Curfew-a blessing in disguise

November 5, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor I miss curfew. I'll get that out of the way right now and reserve the right to claim temporary insanity if ever questioned about this in the future. But it's true, and I'm sticking with it. Curfew and I had one of those love-hate relationships freshman year. On the one hand, curfew never really bothered me ... [Read More…]

Sing Song theme to focus on movies: Theme should allow for ideas, chance to ‘dream big’

October 29, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Sing Song will center around movies this year with the theme "Silver Screen." Kendall Massey, director of student productions, and the Sing Song co-chairs, Demetrius Collins, senior exercise science major from Odessa; Mollie Mankins, senior marketing major from Crandall; and Katey Earles, senior marketing major ... [Read More…]

Hunter addresses Republicans: Legislator discusses special session, redistricting map

October 24, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Having just returned from the most recent Legislative session, State Rep. Bob Hunter, 71st District, R-Abilene, spoke to the College Republicans group in Hart Auditorium Tuesday at 7 p.m. Hunter, senior vice president emeritus of the university, talked and answered questions about the Legislature's third special ... [Read More…]

Carnival ‘geared toward students’: Annual event features food, extreme games

October 24, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Homecoming carnival will be held in the mall area outside the Campus Center from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Carnival organizer Chrissy White said this year's carnival will feature more extreme games than in years past. Extreme games will include a rock climbing wall, an obstacle course and inflatable bouncing houses ... [Read More…]

Biblical Studies clean-up continues: Scaffolding likely to come down by end of October; glass error slowed pace

October 22, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The scaffolding that has stood around the Biblical Studies Building since the beginning of summer, should finally begin to come down soon after Homecoming. Eddie McFadden, manager of building maintenance, said once the large Homecoming crowd leaves, removal of the scaffolding should start by the end of ... [Read More…]

Five-star ‘evaluation’ could be set by spring

October 17, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The five-star social club ranking system is under evaluation, and Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, said an updated or different system might not be in place until the spring. Spell said the re-evaluation is less of a condemnation of the system and more of the process that many ... [Read More…]