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JMC Network Sportscast October 8, 2008

October 8, 2008 by Michael Freeman

The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Sportscast. Today's top stories include last weekend's football game against East Central, the Cross Country Division I Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree, the men's and women's tennis team, and the women soccer teams game against Midwestern ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Sportscast

Pipes offers insight into election

October 8, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Students filled Hart Auditorium to its capacity Monday night to listen to former speech writer for President George W. Bush Kasey Pipes speak in a Chapel forum on politics. The ACU alumnus' lecture, titled "A Christian's Responsibility to Government," primarily covered evangelicals, the issues that matter to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Special Projects Tagged With: Election 2008

Wildcats crush East Central 66-7: Football team remains perfect, racks up most points of the season

October 3, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor By the time the East Central Tigers had picked up their first first down, ACU running back Bernard Scott had already scored two of his four touchdowns. By the time the Tigers had posted their first points on the scoreboard, the Wildcats had already converted two East Central fumbles into scores. And by the time ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Globe watching iACU: Initiative brings attention

October 3, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor ACU raised eyebrows last February when the university announced it would distribute iPhones and iPod touches to its incoming class of freshmen. In fact, it raised eyebrows from every continent in the world with the exception of Antarctica. More than 350 magazines, trade publications, newspapers, blogs, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile Learning

Education professor remembered for faith

October 1, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor For 36 years, Dr. Edward E. Coates, professor emeritus of education, helped ACU students and fellow church members by teaching, listening and imparting Biblical advice. "Ed touched many students' lives in a positive way through the years," said Dr. Colleen Durrington, former dean of College of Arts and ... [Read More…]

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History of Student Media: After 97 years, student media continues eager pursuit of journalistic excellence

September 26, 2008 by Michael Freeman Leave a Comment

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor See a timeline of ACU student media In August 1912, student Arthur Slater of Clyde distributed the first copy of the Optimist to Childers Classical Institute students. He worked on the first issue as a reporter, copy editor and typesetter. Ninety-six years later, the kind of dedication shown by Slater still ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, JMC Network, KACU, Optimist

D.C. writer to speak at News Lab opening

September 26, 2008 by Michael Freeman Leave a Comment

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor While testing audio speaker levels for his Chapel forum Thursday, Washington Post staff writer Hamil Harris playfully grabbed a microphone and broke into singing Amazing Grace with Wade Huggins, junior worship ministry major from Abilene and Cullen Auditorium sound technician. Harris' friendly personality ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, JMC Network, Newsroom, Optimist

Dance, food, festivites make up fourth Entra a la Plaza celebration

September 26, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Every year, Hispanos Unidos showcases the cultures and traditions of Latin American countries through music, dance and food at Entra a la Plaza. The cultural celebration will be Friday around the GATA Fountain from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. "I think it's going to be great," said ... [Read More…]

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Environment, Islam on slate for speakers

September 21, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor One new session for this year's Summit will include three featured guest speakers of national and international acclaim.Brian McLaren, J. Matthew Sleeth and Sam Solomon will discuss issues ranging from environmentalism to radical Islam. "Maybe the more exciting change is the featured guest slot," said Brady ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Summit

Summit speakers to address racial issues

September 21, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor In light of the Students' Association noose incident Sept. 3, race issues are heavily imprinted on students' minds. But, the topics of race and racial reconciliation also were on students' minds last year when Brady Bryce, director of ministry events, was planning the 2008 Summit. "It was really on student ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Summit

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