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‘Can you hear me now?’ Third graders can

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor As I Wish How old were you when you got your first cellular phone? My dad bought mine when we moved in for Welcome Week. I'd never needed or thought about having one before that. Wherever I went, there were phones: houses, the mall and school. For the past three summers, I've been a counselor at camps and ... [Read More…]

Female student assaulted: No further incidents reported, police say

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor A female ACU student was assaulted near her house on East North 23rd Street while walking her dog at 10:45 a.m. on July 18. The white male, described as in his early-to-mid twenties, parked his dark vehicle in front of the student, got out and engaged her in friendly conversation about her dog. When he asked if ... [Read More…]

ACU Police crack down: Security and parking tickets affected by change in policy

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Among several changes in the ACU Police Department, the enforcement of parking tickets will change slightly this year. The old software used for tickets was not compatible with the conversion to Banner, so new software was purchased. Tickets are still issued the same way, with a slip of paper left on the ... [Read More…]

ACU lands in top tier of U.S. News ranking, finishing 21st of 126 colleges in region

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor U.S. News and World Report ranked ACU 21st in the "Best Universities- Master's" category out of the 126 schools in the West region. This ranking places ACU in the top tier of quality, roughly the top quarter of the schools, for the fifth consecutive year and nine of the last ten years. "One of our key goals is ... [Read More…]

Students trade Abilene heat for missions, mosquito nets

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor This summer, many students are trading in the heat, dust and wind of Abilene for a temporary home overseas as missionaries. Lindsey Webb, junior music major from College Station, is going to Thailand with a program called "Let's Start Talking." Webb, three students and one ACU graduate will be teaching Thai ... [Read More…]

ACU’s ties extend into 2121 blaze: Current and former student, staff member all suffer loss

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor One of the worst fires in Abilene history left 70 families homeless as it whipped through the 2121 Apartments at 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Lisa Leinbaugh, Aramark's catering supervisor, lived in the apartments, and she and her two children are now staying with her mother-in-law. Leinbaugh left all her belongings ... [Read More…]

Clubs conclude spring rushes

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Spring rushes began April 14 and end Friday. One exception is Gamma Sigma Phi, which will have one rush next week due to scheduling problems, said Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities. "Rushing has gone really well so far," said Cody Blair, junior youth and family ministry major ... [Read More…]

Shades prepare for spring show: Talent show auditions in Cullen Wednesday night

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Shades, an on-campus step squad, is conducting talent show auditions on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in Cullen Auditorium for its spring talent show. The auditions are open to the entire community, including students from Hardin-Simmons and McMurry universities. "This is a way for people to showcase their talents," ... [Read More…]

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