By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Christi Proctor had less than $1,000 and only one day to complete her most recent challenge. Her task: to transform an ordinary residence hall room for two freshman women, who would be calling the room "home" for the next eight months, into a luxurious home away from home. Proctor, a designer on The Learning ... [Read More…]
Newly-completed Barret Hall top request for freshman women
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Online housing registration for next year's sophomores ended this year without many problems. Barret Hall, the sophomore women's residence hall, was most women's first choice, but bad weather could delay the work schedule. One hundred sixty-two students can live in the residence hall, and the rooms are ... [Read More…]
Job market to benefit graduates: Seniors can look forward to more opportunities for advancement
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Students graduating this year who dread what comes after the next two weeks of school can begin to look on the bright side. Statistics show that ACU students are finding jobs at the fastest rate in the past four years. "This is the best job market we have seen since Sept. 11," said Matt Boisvert, director of ... [Read More…]
Developers hope Wal-Mart will spark business: Supercenter to be first step in developing north section of town
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Kathey Garner can't help but smile as the people walk inside in droves. Her cherry-red hair glows from the sun setting outside. She fiddles with her bright pink returns stickers, pulls the shopping carts apart as new customers walk in while cheerfully calling out, "Are you ladies doing all right, this ... [Read More…]
Study focuses on staff morale: Campus will close between Christmas, New Year’s this year
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Loud cheers and applause were heard when Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced the campus would be closed with pay during the break between Christmas and New Year's Day for university employees. "Christmas Closure," as the administration will call it, is one of the many changes to take place ... [Read More…]
Club attempts to break record with sixty-hour softball game to raise funds for Habitat houses
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor They're not just crazy. They're insane. And that is how they like it. Forty members of Gamma Sigma Phi plan to break a world record by playing a 60-hour softball game during Insanity for Humanity. They want to raise more than $68,000 for Habitat for Humanity in Abilene. This year is not the first that members ... [Read More…]
Maxwell awaits funding to begin construction of ‘Jacob’s Ladder’
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Jack Maxwell's dream balances in his office on a miniature pedestal beside a model of an architectural garden and among other sculptures he has designed, waiting for completion. Maxwell, chair of the Art and Design Department, has been busy designing and constructing a sculpture and a garden-like surrounding ... [Read More…]
Scott elected by wide margin
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Justin Scott defeated his opponents Friday in the race for president of Students' Association against Keith Robinson and Jonathan Wactor. Melanie Booker and Tyler Cosgrove were re-elected to vice president and treasurer, respectively. Scott, junior political science major from Whitehouse, said he didn't expect ... [Read More…]
Learning can be as fun as you make it
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Face the Facts It is the fastest spreading virus on campus since the flu hit in late February. Spring Fever. The damage: empty classrooms across campus, louder chatter than usual during Chapel and slipping grades across the board. This column is for all students who could care less about finishing the ... [Read More…]
Gasoline prices fuel concern: Price per gallon surpasses $2 in all states but New Jersey
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Theresa Smith stands behind the counter taking money from customers, who mostly only fill their cars halfway, coming through her station. Smith, the day-time gas attendant at Skinny's gas station on the corner of Judge Ely Boulevard and North 10th Street, said she hasn't seen gas go this high before and ... [Read More…]
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