By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer For most, it would be about the trophy, the bragging rights or the sense of pride. Not in Abilene. For ACU's nationally ranked forensic team, this is what it all comes down to: team camaraderie, fellowship and friendship. The forensic team might not have advanced to nationals in Lincoln-Douglas debate at the ... [Read More…]
Students warned to take highway precautions during holiday travel
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer In 11 days, ACU's campus will appear deserted. Most of the 5,800 students, faculty and staff will be finished attending and teaching classes, and students will have departed to enjoy the one-month Christmas break. If statistics are correct, though, nearly 4,020 deaths will result from crash-related accidents ... [Read More…]
Gardner Hall residents treated to Thanksgiving meal Thursday by staff in show of appreciation
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer For 200 freshman women in Gardner Hall, it all came down to their gobble-and they should start practicing. On Thursday, Gardner Hall residents participated in a gobbling contest as one of the activities during a special Thanksgiving meal given by Gardner staff in appreciation of the women. The meal, catered by ... [Read More…]
Debate team to contend for nationals: Several members could receive bid for tournament
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Lizz Alvarez has a chance. She went to nationals four years ago and placed 14th. Now she is looking to go again, this time to win. This weekend, ACU's nationally ranked forensic team, a competitive public speaking and debate team, is expecting several of its members to receive a bid this weekend at the ... [Read More…]
Department chair to be recognized as community leader: Dr. Mel Hailey given annual award Tuesday
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer It is the last game of the season; the team is undefeated. Jason Knight, junior political science major from Abilene and coach of the 8-10-year-old Boys and Girls Club team, cheers his two players from the goalie box as the game ends, tied 2-2. Knight started coaching when introduced to community service by one ... [Read More…]
Students raise money for family of Tiffany Hamilton
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Thirty-one students and members of the community gathered at Elmer Gray Stadium on Saturday morning to remember and to participate in the Tiffany Hamilton 5K Run in honor of former ACU student Tiffany Hamilton, who died Sept. 3, 2003, after a long battle with pneumonia. This is the second year for the race and ... [Read More…]
Servant leaders to be honored in Chapel Wednesday
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Chelsie Fletcher walks down the street just to talk to strangers. She strikes up a conversation with a man in front of his house about his kids, faith and daily struggles as part of the Streetwalkers program at Highland Church of Christ. Streetwalkers is an outreach program ministering to families in the ... [Read More…]
University Church of Christ initiates $4 million building expansion
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Children with toy spades and shovels broke ground Oct. 24 at University Church of Christ to celebrate the beginning of a $4 million renovation and new activity center project expected to be completed by December 2005. The ceremony was simple and focused on the children because the project is intended for them, ... [Read More…]
Centennial vision tops State of University speech
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Dr. K.B. Massingill, director of the Adams Center, asked about 280 people at Monday's State of the University Address in the Teague Special Events Center about the second century vision, "What will ACU be like for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren?," as ACU approaches its Centennial Celebration next year ... [Read More…]
Feedback on residence hall leaders both positive and negative
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Bonnie Buchanan was by Rebecca Venable's side the entire night. The night Venable's dad died last year, Buchanan found Venable a ride to the airport at 4 a.m. to fly home to Colorado, and she sent letters and e-mails everyday to support and encourage Venable during the week of her father's funeral. Buchanan, ... [Read More…]