By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Changes to the social club rushing and pledging process will be slight, unlike in years past, according to Campus Life officials. Both men's and women's clubs now will have open reception rushes for anyone interested in pledging later in the semester. Previously, women's clubs would have informal teas, but the ... [Read More…]
Campus police change offices, shift approach
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief New personal safety whistles are among the additions to campus safety this year. The whistles, which are supposed to be given to each freshman woman, are part of the ACU Police Department and office of Public Safety's new focus this year, said Jimmy Ellison, chief of police and director of Public Safety. That ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: The Optimist still strong after 90 years
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief You hold an historic issue in your hands. Yes, the one that you are likely dipping into the ketchup on your plate right now-it is a historic issue of the Optimist. Ninety years ago this month, Arthur Slater founded Abilene Christian College's first college newspaper and named it the Optimist. The name hails ... [Read More…]
Endowment loses $14M, but ACU still strong
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief This year's stock market slump cost the university more than $14 million, but administration officials said the loss shouldn't affect students' scholarships or next year's tuition increase. The university's endowment, which on June 1 stood at $145.5 million before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and a wave of ... [Read More…]
Leaders change Chapel direction
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The latest Campus Life reorganization has introduced the most significant changes to Chapel since announcements were removed nearly two years ago. Mark Lewis and Rita Harrell are no longer in charge of Chapel as the office of Campus Life reorganized for the fourth year in a row and fifth time in six years. ... [Read More…]
SA changes focus, prepares for elections
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Student government will move away from last year's activities- and rules-oriented approach this fall, said Jeremy Smith, executive president of the governing body. Instead of focusing on parliamentary procedure and constitutional details, Smith said he would direct elected officers to find out how they can best ... [Read More…]
Advocacy earning emphasis in SA
By Paul A. Anthony, A&E Editor The Students' Association will begin moving toward advocacy under next year's administration, said the recently elected executive officers. Executive president Jeremy Smith said he would like to see SA move away from its current practice of planning parties and retreats to begin asking what the student body wants ... [Read More…]
Student leaders warned in letter
By Paul A. Anthony, A&E Editor Student officers who violate university policy may be forced to resign, according to a letter to student leaders last week. The letter from Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said any officers, whether elected or selected, who were caught drinking, cheating, engaged in sexual immorality or violating Chapel ... [Read More…]
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