By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Daniele Ntahonkiriye lived in fear every day. In her hometown, residents are afraid to leave their houses and go into the countryside, and she came to the United States three years ago thinking she could leave behind the war-stricken country and finally shed the constant feeling of terror in her life. Daniele's ... [Read More…]
Men adjust to McDonald life: Hall director works to get students into community mindset
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor McDonald Hall has become a place of community and friendship-for men. Last spring, Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, announced the residence hall would be converted from a sophomore women's hall to a male living and learning community for mostly Bible and business ... [Read More…]
Lori’s Story: Base vote on beliefs, not celebrities
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Think of your favorite celebrity. It can be anyone-the star of the newest movie, a professional sports player or the mayor of your town. My favorite celebrity right now is probably one of the Olympic athletes, someone like Kerri Walsh (beach volleyball), Carly Patterson (gymnastics) or Natalie Coughlin ... [Read More…]
‘She lived, loved and laughed’: Students, family remember Halbert in memorial on Monday
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor 'She lived, loved and laughed.' Friends continually used these three words to describe Cheryl Denise Halbert at a celebration of her life Monday in Moody Coliseum. Cheryl was killed Aug. 14 when her car hit a tree in Mason County while she was driving to San Antonio. She was 20. At the beginning of the ... [Read More…]
Departments implement tutoring plan: Some add lower-level classes, night sessions to replace LEC
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Departments across campus have begun instigating programs to replace the tutoring services lost when the Learning Enhancement Center closed last semester. Each department was responsible for identifying the areas in which it would need tutoring, and the department chairs submitted proposals with requests for ... [Read More…]
Residence hall squeeze leaves some displaced: Some women placed in other housing could stay through semester
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Some female students have advanced through housing faster than the normal ACU student because of overcrowding in freshman halls. Currently, 16 freshmen live in Sikes Hall, a sophomore residence hall, and 18 sophomores live in University Park Apartments, usually reserved for juniors and seniors. Dr. Mimi ... [Read More…]
Lori’s Story: How to win on-campus decathlon
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The Olympics have ended, so some ardent fans now may find they have hours of free time with nothing to do. Several activities are starting on campus, and a lot of them mirror Olympic events, so here are some of the top things to do now that the games of the 28th Olympiad have concluded. * Volleyball season ... [Read More…]
Magazine scores Texas universities: Some administrators say review was unfair, not very thorough
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Jack Rich, executive vice president, said Texas Monthly got one thing right in its review of ACU: The university prides itself on its Christian values. The magazine published its 2004 Guide to Texas Colleges and Universities, in which it reviewed 59 of the 130 schools in Texas from a student's point of view. ... [Read More…]
Colleges adjust to deans’ absence: Departments shift responsibilities while deans on sabbatical
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The College of Biblical Studies is splitting the workload, but one man is doing the bulk of the job in the College of Business Administration while their deans are on sabbatical. This semester, the departments are shifting roles and responsibilities to cover their absences. In the Biblical Studies Building, ... [Read More…]
Amusing tactics attract customers to new shops: Shops at Abilene boasts five businesses, more near completion
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Students will have more opportunities to shop since several new businesses were completed this summer. At the new Shops at Abilene at Catclaw and Southwest drives across from Wal-Mart Supercenter, five new stores are open, and several more are being built. Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels craft store, Ross Dress for ... [Read More…]
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