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Unity movement: Money, Jeanes open Lectureship with ‘grace and truth’

February 21, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Two college presidents shared the stage Sunday evening at the opening ceremony of the 88th Bible Lectureship, speaking about the theme of truth, grace and unity from the Gospel of John. More than 1,600 people attended, despite icy conditions in many parts of the state. In an effort to reconcile the century-old ... [Read More…]

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Administrators make plans for School of Information Technology and Computing

February 21, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor ACU'S fifth college will open for prospective students in the fall of 2007, coordinators said. The School of Information Technology and Computing, which has been in the works for three years, is in the process of developing new degree plans, courses and majors for students of the future school. Beginning this ... [Read More…]

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Former ACU first lady Ruth Stevens dies at age 80

February 20, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Ruth Stevens, wife of past-president and chancellor emeritus, Dr. John Stevens, died Saturday afternoon in her home at the age of 80. Ruth had been in Hospice care at her home at Christian Village. The former first lady of the university spent most of her adult life dedicated to the school, said Dr. Royce ... [Read More…]

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As new Director of Student Productions, Massey has gradually opened new avenues for students to express creativity

February 17, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Nearly a decade has passed since Kendall Massey first stepped foot into the world of Sing Song. Now in his third year of directing the production he loved while a student, Massey has helped turn the 50-year tradition into an event that showcases students' talents and keeps the alumni returning. The former host ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sing Song

Running down the collegiate dreams

February 17, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Face the Facts Steve Fossett broke the world record Saturday for completing the longest nonstop flight in aviation history, traveling 26,389 miles around the globe in 76 hours. He stopped only because of mechanical problems. The 61-year-old millionaire adventurer left the Kennedy Space Center in Cape ... [Read More…]

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Enrollment sees normal decline

February 10, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor More faces are on campus this spring than last spring, according to the official spring enrollment numbers that were released last week by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Lisa McCarty, assistant director of the OIRA, said 4,427 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled this spring, up ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enrollment

Ag department adds four tracks, anticipates increase in enrollment

February 8, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department added four new tracks to its environmental science major this spring, a move the administration hopes will boost the department's numbers in the future. "We anticipate by this fall, but more likely by the fall of '07, that we will have 100 majors," said ... [Read More…]

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Former student awaits bond hearing, faces two counts of capital murder

January 27, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Brandon Woodruff, former ACU student, awaits a bond hearing Monday in hopes that the judge will lower his bond that was set at $2 million in October, when Hunt County Police charged him with two counts of capital murder in connection with the death of his parents in their home. Assistant District Attorney ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brandon Woodruff

Students can donate blood Wednesday

January 27, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Students can give the gift of life Wednesday when two bloodmobiles roll onto campus from the Meek Blood Center. The Center, in search of 100 donors, will set up in the Campus Center parking lot at 11 a.m., said Amanda Spell, director of student organizations, in an e-mail. "Hosting a blood drive is a personal ... [Read More…]

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Barret Hall’s new coffee shop serves up Java City specialties…and it takes Bean Bucks

January 25, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Coffee lovers have an additional place to commune over fresh coffee and warm pastries this semester with the addition of The Den, Barret Hall's Java City coffee shop, which is adjacent to the residence hall's office. The Den, which had its grand opening Wednesday at 9 a.m., was aptly named for its decoration: ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Campus Dining

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