By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Tony Sanchez recently claimed in the Austin-American Statesman and the San Antonio Express-News that his ethnicity is hurting his candidacy in some parts of the state. In the Oct. 9 issue of the Statesman, Sanchez said, "It's just that north part, when you get past Dallas County ... [Read More…]
Chemistry circus lights up for alumni
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Exploding Gummi Bears, colored smoke and fire and ice reactions will be exhibited at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Walling Lecture Hall as part of the 16th annual Chemistry Circus. Chemists will display the more exciting side of chemistry for all students and visitors to campus who are interested in explosions and ... [Read More…]
Messaging less instant for students: File sharing also restricted as officials shape bandwidth
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Recent bandwidth "shaping" by computer network administrators is having adverse effects on file sharing programs and some instant messenger services. The administrators have had to shape Internet bandwidth because of excessive use of music and video file sharing programs and games, they said. Shaping the bandwidth ... [Read More…]
Step squad, “Shades,” not performing in Chapel: New Chapel policy doesn’t allow groups to perform
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Shades step squad will not perform in Chapel this year as a result of new policies. No special interest groups will be allowed days in Chapel to perform or speak. "When you bring in special interest groups you don't have continuation in the theme of Chapel as it flows thorough the semester," said Brian England, ... [Read More…]
Sallie Mae sued for “anti-competitive behavior,” $50 mil: National loan company sued
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Sallie Mae, a huge nationwide loan company that handles 20 percent of all student loans, has recently been sued by College Loan Corporation for "anti-competitive behaviors." In a lawsuit filed in a federal district court in Alexandria, Va., CLC accused Sallie Mae of violating the single-holder rule of the Higher ... [Read More…]
U.S. News rankings criticized: Faulty math cited; university says they still have merit
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Recently the formula used by U.S. News & World Report to rank colleges has come under fire. Articles in the University of Alabama's Crimson White newspaper and the New York Times criticizing the ranking system do not matter much to ACU faculty, though. "The majority of students don't use that as a main way to choose ... [Read More…]
Harassment cases reported by ACU women: Police questioned, issued warning to masked man
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer A masked man harassed two groups of ACU women Sept. 9 until he was stopped by campus and local police. No charges were filed because he broke no laws, but he was issued a trespass warning, which prohibits him from setting foot on campus, said Jimmy Ellison, chief of university police and director of Public ... [Read More…]
Civic Center dinner to benefit world mission: Proceeds go to non-profit missions group
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Bridges to the World, a non-profit Christian organization affiliated with the university, will present a night of food, fine art and music Oct. 15. Entitled "Chords and Canvas: A Feast of Artistry," the performance will feature acclaimed pianist Dr. Gustavo Tolosa, assistant professor of music, and artist Rolando ... [Read More…]
“Assassins” tournament brings campus together: Mabee residents created game to bond with peers
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Mabee residents are making the shower cap part of their fall wardrobe. Freshman men who participate in the "Assassins" water gun tournament must hunt down an assigned victim before they are shot by another competitor. Participants who wear shower caps on their heads cannot be "eliminated." Mabee resident assistants ... [Read More…]
CAT stops Hard Wood shows: Money saved will allow group to buy extra movie instead
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer The Campus Activities Team will not sponsor Party on the Patio this semester to make room in the budget for an extra movie. CAT normally brings three free movies to campus per semester, but it will bring a fourth this fall at the expense of the Party on the Patio, which featured student musicians every other ... [Read More…]
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