By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The university closed campus Thursday because of winter weather hazards for the first time in nearly two years, Jim Holmans said. Shortly before 7 a.m., Holmans, assistant to the president, sent a university-wide e-mail canceling all 8 a.m. classes. Two hours later, all classes were canceled including ... [Read More…]
Staking Hope: AIDS Awareness Week launched with Chapel presentation
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Awake 3:18 began AIDS Awareness Week on Monday to introduce students and faculty to the idea that they can make a difference against the pandemic. The week-long campaign opened with a Chapel presentation Monday by members of Awake 3:18, led by co-chair David Altuna, and will end on World AIDS Day on Friday. ... [Read More…]
One hundred freshmen to test curriculum in fall 2007
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief One hundred freshmen will test the new general education curriculum fall 2007 if the faculty approves the plan in a February vote. This pilot group will test the new integrated classes that combine three fields of study into one three-hour class with professors from various departments teaching all fields. ... [Read More…]
Impacting Littles in a Big Way
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The seven-week-old puppy named Lucky yips from behind a scooter on the porch as Maria del Pinal knocks on the door of a white house. A young girl opens the door and squeals are heard as her sister runs to her room to get dressed. "Oh, my goodness, I forgot you were coming today; Angelica is so excited you're ... [Read More…]
District race boasts of campus campaign leaders
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The phone rings and interrupts a conversation the group of women is having about which list of supporters to call next. Robyn Wertheim answers because she's closest. "Hello, Susan King's headquarters." A minute later another phone rings. Wertheim apologizes and puts the first caller on hold as she reaches ... [Read More…]
The pirate and princess compete for candy
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts Darkness fell on the town outside and dead autumn leaves in hues of orange, red and pale yellow fluttered to the ground as a west wind slowly picked up and porch lights flickered on. Anxiously clothes were pulled out of closets and make-up was carefully applied while mom watches in the bathroom ... [Read More…]
Six earn Sing Song hosting duties
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Luke Baty was still groggy when he was kidnapped early Thursday morning and told he was a Sing Song host. But he was still excited. Baty, junior music major from Orchard Park, N.Y., said he was happy about being chosen once he woke up and realized who surrounded him. Baty was one of about to 45 people who ... [Read More…]
Jessup named queen Saturday
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Lindsey Jessup was focusing on smiling and clapping for the 2006 Homecoming Queen when she heard her name announced on the loud speaker in Shotwell Stadium on Saturday. "I had no clue that I would be named Homecoming Queen," said Jessup, senior human communication major from Bakersfield, Calif. "I had a ... [Read More…]
Allow West Texas to become new home
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts After nearly four years at ACU, Abilene is home. It's the place where I've found a church, made lasting friendships and found a connection to the rural Texas town more than 1,300 miles from my home in Ohio. People say home is where your heart is, and until this weekend, I didn't ... [Read More…]
Genesis Networks partners with ACU, expands Abilene locale
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Genesis Network Solutions, a telecommunications engineering company that opened in Abilene at the end of August, will double the number of its employees by the end of this month. Four ACU alumni work at Genesis, and more could be hired. Abilene is the company's first North American location that provides ... [Read More…]
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