By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Citing examples of what they termed a "lack of consistency," three members of Student Congress detailed problems they saw in the Students' Association's operating budget Wednesday. The problems, discussed in an hour-long interview with the Optimist, range from inconsistent policies to unclear presentations of ... [Read More…]
Confusion, anger cloud SA debate
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief As frustration boiled into accusatory anger Wednesday night, Student Congress debated for 45 minutes a budget compromise that appears to not affect the student body. The realization followed a steady stream of interruptions as new members struggled to grasp parliamentary procedure and executive officers ... [Read More…]
SA budget often comes with strife: Larger allocations mean longer, more passionate debates
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The anger that awoke in the Sept. 12 Students' Association meeting is nothing new when it comes to dealing with the students' money. Over the past several years, accusations during budget debates have been the rule, rather than the exception. From president Jeremy Smith's decision last year to remove approval ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Horrors and tortures of Texas redistricting
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Dear Mom and Dad, I didn't spend this summer at camp, so I couldn't send any letters about wanting to come home. Instead, I spent the summer doing something much more harrowing than meeting lots of wannabe bullies going into the fifth grade. I covered Texas redistricting. You may laugh. You may think chasing ... [Read More…]
SA budget called into question: Scholarship money, CAB allocations come under fire
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Upset by what they perceived to be constitutional violations, several members of Congress raised pointed questions at the presentation of the Students' Association's fall semester budget. The $85,000 budget awarded scholarships to administrative officers without congressional approval and granted $10,000 to the ... [Read More…]
Safety questions raised after near-fatal accident on loop: Construction hazards played role in last week’s head-on crash
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief When he became quiet, she didn't notice. But when he screamed, she didn't have much choice. The car was almost on top of them. In seconds, students Jeremy Cook and Leigh Ann Elrod rammed into the vehicle going the wrong way on the one-way road. Their truck veered to the side of the road. Flipped. Rolled. ... [Read More…]
Three strikes against redistricting?: Hunter among handful of Republicans to vote against GOP map twice
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief With a third special session calling the Texas Legislature back to Austin, the university's Bob Hunter also has returned, to vote against a redistricting plan he considers bad for Abilene, the Big Country and its residents. Hunter, senior vice president emeritus of the university, represents Taylor and Nolan ... [Read More…]
Fall enrollment drops, but barely
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Despite lingering reluctance to travel, a poor economy and budget cuts, the university's enrollment held steady this year, dropping only two students from last year at this time. After 12 days of school, the university's official fall enrollment is 4,675. Although the headcount is just two fewer than last ... [Read More…]
SA work begins with 14 approved
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief By a near-unanimous vote, Student Congress approved 10 nominations to its ranks Wednesday, filling out a governing body one-fourth of which is unelected by the students. Congress also approved its executive secretary, the final two members of the Executive Cabinet and a parliamentarian. "It's a great ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Parties switch sides
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Political terms are necessarily contradictory. Today's liberals and Democrats used to be conservatives, advocating states' rights and protecting slavery. Today's conservatives and Republicans began as big government activists that stifled free trade and used military force against their own people. Eventually, ... [Read More…]
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