By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Undergoing final touches and maintenance checks, the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center should contain all of its new furniture by the end of this week in preparation for a dedication ceremony Feb. 21. Despite projections that the center would be finished and housing new occupants by Jan. 5, slowed progress over ... [Read More…]
‘Golden Rule’ requires modern application
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Recently, I wrote a column about my best friend's family's troubles. I tried to make it anonymous, and I tried to pull the good and the universal truth for fellow Christians from their situation. In the days leading up to writing that piece, I had wracked my brain for a different idea, any idea - something I could ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving run offers opportunity to eat guilt free
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Turkey, dressing and holiday weight gain-all commonly associated with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Some individuals, however, will combat this year's holiday pounds with Thanksgiving-themed runs called Turkey Trots, taking place across the nation in support of various charities and organizations. Locally, the ... [Read More…]
Committee begins hunt for provost replacement
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor The provost search committee met for the first time Wednesday, with the university President Dr. Royce Money in attendance, to begin the search to replace current Provost Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen. Earlier this semester, VanRheenen announced his intent to retire at the end of the fiscal year and move to the West Coast ... [Read More…]
Bands play to save ACU bowling alley
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor In response to rumors that the Campus Center's bowling alley will be converted into offices, bands The Rockin' Extensions and Swing the Lead will perform a concert to promote the bowling alley at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Living Room. A petition for students to sign may be circulated at the concert, said Tim ... [Read More…]
Student groups sponsor political debate
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor The JMC Network and the Students' Association teamed together to sponsor "We the People," a political forum, Wednesday in Hart Auditorium at 5 p.m. Forum speakers include faculty, staff and student representatives. Optimist Editor in Chief Daniel Johnson-Kim will moderate, asking questions on topics from the economy ... [Read More…]
‘Supernanny’ to audition in Abilene
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor ABC's hit show Supernanny is bringing a casting call to Abilene from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Abilene Family Expo 2008 at the Abilene Civic Center. The show features experienced, professional nanny Jo Frost as she helps families struggling to function with misbehaving children; casting director Johnnie Raines ... [Read More…]
2008 Musical to open Friday
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor The Elvis-themed 2008 Homecoming Musical, All Shook Up, opens Friday at 8 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. Tickets range from $5 to $18 for the opening night performance and successive performances, Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The musical features 24 Elvis Presley songs, creating the soundtrack for the ... [Read More…]
Christians should prepare for trial while still sheltered
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor My home church recently saw five funerals in eight days. People came forward with confessing trails and sins no one could have suspected. It's been a rough semester. I haven't been around for most of it. Like many of you, I've been stressing about tests, looking forward to ACU domination at football games and ... [Read More…]
Asian fashion show to aid cancer fight
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor The Office of Multicultural Enrichment and the Ajisai Team combined to produce "Ajisai: Four Seasons Fashion Show," scheduled to take place in the Teague Special Events Center Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. "Ajisai," Japanese for Asian fashion, adeptly titles the production, which ... [Read More…]
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