By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Nothing in the world of sports says "America" better than baseball. Throughout America's history, baseball has shared its struggles and triumphs. The president chose not to cancel the sport to keep up morale during World War I. Baseball lent its best men to the service in World War II and foreran the struggle ... [Read More…]
Accident prompts look at traffic safety issues
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief In the wake of Monday night's near-fatal accident on Campus Court, ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison warned students to slow down on campus roads while raising the possibility of stricter enforcement of area speed limits. Ellison said he may study how best to enforce Campus Court's 30 mile-per-hour speed limit ... [Read More…]
SA confirms delegate to leadership council
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief After about 90 minutes of reports, announcements and prayer requests, the Students' Association confirmed a new liaison and adjourned. Rep. Jonathan Holloway, Mabee Hall, was confirmed as SA's representative to the Intercollegiate Leadership Council. The confirmation passed on a 36-0 vote with four ... [Read More…]
City tells students to move
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The five residents of 2466 Garfield Ave. don't park in the street. They don't leave trash on their lawn or play loud music, they say. Their landlord says neighbors have not complained about the five ACU students' stay in the Hillcrest area north of campus. "We're not up late, we don't throw parties, we don't ... [Read More…]
Jogging track funds still low: President tells SA less than one-fourth of total cost raised
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Despite various donations, a campus jogging track still lacks the required funds for construction, Dr. Royce Money, university president, told the Students' Association Congress Wednesday. Construction of a paved and lighted jogging trail around campus would cost about $450,000, Money said. Thus far, classes ... [Read More…]
Officials investigate ‘servitude’ complaints: Community complains of pledges performing acts for club members
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The office of student organizations told social club presidents it is investigating reports of "servitude" violations, some against specific clubs. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, said members of the university and Abilene communities reported pledges performing acts for club ... [Read More…]
Intramurals receive SA vote of support: Nine chosen to be on standing committee to study year’s budget
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief In an effort to stem rising intramural costs, the Students' Association Wednesday took steps its Congress members hope will lead to a larger budget from the university for the intramurals office. The resolution, passed 33-1 with one abstention, simply urges the university's administration to grant the ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Homecoming steals fall break for students
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Students' health seems to have taken a back seat this year to, among other things, Homecoming. An unfortunate coincidence has now robbed students of Unstress Day and the most necessary time for fall break, leaving many clinging to their last grains of sanity as Homecoming plows into the university's students, ... [Read More…]
Canceled meeting riles SA Congress members: Accusations traded over legality of calling alternate meeting
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Congress and its executive officers traded constitutional barbs Wednesday as a canceled meeting led members to conduct one without officers present. Students' Association president Jonathan Wilkerson canceled the Wednesday meeting after a planned session at the home of Dr. Royce Money, university president, ... [Read More…]
Democracy or circus?: As recall ends, California natives express range of sentiments
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Nowhere but California, some would say, can an election feature Arnold Schwarzenegger as the front-runner in a race that features Larry Flynt, Gary Coleman and Michael Jackson-no, not that Michael Jackson. Late-night talk show jabs and political flame-throwing aside, the effort to recall California Gov. Gray ... [Read More…]
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