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University aims to increase alumni involvement programs

October 14, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Officers in the Alumni Relations Office and Centennial Campaign staff anticipate an eventful Centennial year as more alumni are returning to campus and more are getting involved from their hometowns. "You only celebrate a centennial once in a lifetime," said Amber Peck, director of Alumni Relations. "We hope to make ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Chapel coordinator stresses respect

October 12, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Chapel planners seek a more focused attitude in the student body with the introduction of contemplative, reflective and eclectic worship styles in the Gospel of John theme "Truth Set Free" and encourage students to show respect by not talking and by staying until each Chapel assembly is complete, said Shane Hughes, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chapel

All music from God, degraded by humans

September 30, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Don't Believe the Hype My second year to attend Austin City Limits music festival, I knew what to expect atmospherically--varieties of interesting people, the meshing of sounds from stage to stage, long walks, hot sun, pungent marijuana odors, scantily clad middle-aged women and, last but not least, exceptional ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Opinion

Small clubs experience difficulty attracting members

September 21, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Campus Life took a much different approach to social club bids this year than it has in the past, attempting to bring more attention to smaller social clubs that have been suffering from lack of numbers in the past and present. "During rushing, a particular effort was made to try to encourage girls to consider all ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Social Clubs

Campus Court receives makeover

September 14, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The City of Abilene is grinding up Campus Court's old surface and replacing it from East North 16th Street to Ambler Avenue; these renovations will include new curbs, gutters, street lights, asphalt and more, costing just less than half a million dollars, and estimated to be completed by the end of September. Jimmy ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Construction

Sept. 16 last day for FilmFest sign-up

September 7, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Students who want to shoot a film can sign up for FilmFest in the Campus Center until noon Sept. 16, and those who sign up will not simply shoot a movie; they will be expected to attend workshops and tutorials prior their filming sessions to get ideas approved and learn how to participate in the event. FilmFest, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FilmFest

Abilene needs its own disaster relief

September 2, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The news can't possibly successfully cover the damage done by Katrina—there is simply too much going on for mere news watchers to understand in a few thirty-minute broadcasts. . Thousands of people are estimated dead, but officials in the area believe it will be much higher when it is all said and done, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Hurricane Katrina

Death Cab signs with Atlantic, makes financial ‘Plans’

September 2, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Death Cab for Cutie "Plans" Atlantic Records 77/100 (Good, worth buying) Death Cab for Cutie has covered so much musical ground in its five album career but has never ventured far enough away from the indie pop rock that its fans love to love for them to establish skeptics among these listeners. The band's fifth ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Reviews

Forum Promotes Service

September 2, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor A Chapel forum called "Lifetime of Service" took place Tuesday evening in Cullen Auditorium and attracted more than 150 students, showcasing an assortment of qualified professionals and faculty that spoke about the importance of service in the community. Brad Carter, from the New Life Church and one of the evening's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Work begins on new jogging track around campus

August 31, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Administrative Services has decided to construct an exercise track around the premises of the school, and the project should be finished by Thanksgiving. The jogging track will be built along Judge Ely Boulevard, East North 16th Street, Campus Court and Ambler Avenue. "It will be nice to not have to run on a narrow ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lunsford Trail

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