Lori Bredemeyer, Author at The Optimist

Parking lot blocked for construction: Beginning of new residence hall causes some inconvenience

November 5, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Students returned from fall break to find fewer available parking spaces and a section of Campus Court blocked off in preparation for construction of the new residence hall across from Brown Library. Kevin Watson, chief administrative services officer, said in an e-mail that Campus Court is briefly blockaded in ... [Read More…]

Victory leans toward Bush: Stenholm concedes defeat to Neugebauer in District 19

November 3, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor In a race that pitted two incumbents against each other in a newly redrawn congressional district, Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, defeated Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, by almost 20 percentage points on Tuesday. At press time, the results showed Neugebauer maintained the lead 58 percent to 40 percent over ... [Read More…]

Bringing out the vote: With one week left to campaign, Stenholm visits with students

October 27, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor If all goes as he plans next week for Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, he might receive a belated birthday present. The Congressman is running against Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, for the 19th District, to be decided Tuesday on Election Day. Stenholm participated in a question-and-answer session in the ... [Read More…]

Lori’s Story: Winters, Abilene a wonderland to some

October 27, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor "I can't wait to get out of Abilene." I've heard all my friends say some variation of this phrase at least once while I've been at college. It seems that although ACU is a great school at which to obtain a degree, most students, and I'm sure some employees, find it unfortunate that the school is stuck in ... [Read More…]

Friends remember professor, mentor: Funeral for Trevathan planned for Saturday in Moody Coliseum

October 15, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Colleagues describe him as a friend, a mentor and a father figure. Students remember his wild stories in class and how he talked to and treated them like he had known them his whole life. Dr. Charles Trevathan, 68, instructor of sociology and social work and associate general counsel for the university, died ... [Read More…]

Flu vaccine shortages cancel clinic: Supply of shots cut in half after possible contamination

October 14, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The possible contamination of about 48 million doses of the flu vaccine in a British manufacturing plant has cut the supply of flu shots in the United States in half. Vaccine clinics across the country were canceled, including one at ACU on Friday, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a list ... [Read More…]

Poker allowed, not gambling: Residence directors encourage playing for chips, not money

October 6, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Although a national poker craze has grown through the last several years as ESPN, Bravo and several other TV networks have broadcast major tournaments, Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said he has not seen much of a problem on campus and has not had to take any disciplinary action against it. Gambling in ... [Read More…]

Lori’s Story: Hurricane victims need relief, now

September 29, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor First came Charley. Then Frances and Ivan. Now Jeanne. Florida has been inundated by bad weather and bad luck as four hurricanes have afflicted the state in the past six weeks, and the residents, which include at least 20 ACU students, need our help. Charley came first on Aug. 13 as a Category 4 hurricane that ... [Read More…]