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JMC honors alumni

October 16, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The annual Gutenberg dinner, sponsored by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, will take place Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ACU alumni who graduated from the JMC department and have been working in their field for at least 10 years will be honored by being presented with the Gutenberg award, as well as ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Gutenberg Award, JMC

Persevering

October 11, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor Five years ago, on the way home from a three-and-a-half week mission trip to South Africa, she started feeling flu-like symptoms and spent five hours sleeping in a Swiss airport lounge. By the time her plane was over Chicago, the pilot decided to make an emergency landing. Shiloh Webb had been throwing up for eight ... [Read More…]

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KACU to air ‘A Prairie Home Compainion’ radio program

October 11, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor KACU-FM, the public radio station run by ACU, will begin to air a new show, A Prairie Home Companion, with a sneak preview on Oct. 12 at 5:00 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion is the number one program in public radio in the United States, carried on over 500 radio stations, and it is the most requested show KACU has ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: KACU

FCS, ITEC begin phase-outs as funding nears end

October 9, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is facing the challenge of taking apart a program that has been in place since 1915. Last year, it and the Department of Industrial Technology were told they would be closing. The first majors and programs are beginning to be phased out this year. Dr. Marianna Rasco, ... [Read More…]

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Popular praise song delivers false message

September 27, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor As I Wish "Can He still feel the nails...?" No. "Can He hear the crowd cry crucify...?" No. "Am I causing Him pain ...? No, no, no. I love to sing. Sometimes, I get in the "zone" and get wrapped up in the melody of the song. "Can He still feel the nails" has a beautiful melody, but the words send shivers ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Break-out Chapels received positively

September 18, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The first departmental Chapels were conducted Tuesday in various locations around campus. These chapels are a part of the new "break-out" Chapels each Tuesday. "Departmental chapels are offered to help students develop more intimate relationships with students and faculty within their area of study," said Brad ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chapel

Paint the town-again

September 13, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The theme for homecoming this year is "Paint the town purple - Texas style," differing only slightly from last year's theme of "paint the town purple." "I think it's great that ACU takes pride in their home state," said Kent Brantly, senior biblical text major from Indianapolis, Indiana. Some students from other ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homecoming

Monarchs pass through Abilene

September 11, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor Students may recall the thousands of monarch butterflies that swoop through Abilene in late September or early October. They cover the mimosa trees in front of the Administration Building, and they like the pecan trees as well. The monarch butterflies are on their way from Southern Canada and the Northern United ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Monarch Migration

Military, politicians to attend citywide First Baptist service

September 11, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The Abilene community has been invited to attend a Sept. 11 commemorative event entitled "Remembrance and Hope" from 6-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Abilene. "We are just remembering what happened," said Pam Percival, city of Abilene community information co-ordinator. "Remembering the heroes involved and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 11-Sep

A New Carbonation

September 6, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor Students who enjoy the red and white of Coca Cola Classic will soon learn to sing another song on campus: "You've got the right one baby," as Pepsi takes control. ACU signed a 10-year contract with Pepsi in June that eliminates all Coke products from campus, but, don't panic. The deal still allows Dr. Pepper. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Campus Dining

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