By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer When Amy Perez looks at ACU, she sees a lack of political conviction and diversity among students. Last semester Perez, freshman education major from Houston, took action and helped form the campus chapter of the College Democrats, of which she is now president. "We want to provide students with an alternative," ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer No more pencils, no more books. Students are looking forward to summer vacation as a time to work and take a break from school. Eric Johnson, freshman finance major from Boerne, said he will stay in Abilene this summer to work for the ACU Leadership Camps KidQuest and Learning to Lead. Johnson said he attended ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer At 8:50 p.m., the auditorium was empty. At 8:52, three people came in. "I remember getting here at a quarter till nine o'clock, and you would have to go up to the balcony to find seats," said Austin Crow, junior education major from Philadelphia, about the weekly 9 p.m. devotional at University Church of ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer University officials are concerned with upperclassmen Presidential Scholars who are paying for a room in University Park apartments but living off campus. The scholars, who are required to live on campus, received an e-mail detailing the stricter enforcement of the requirement from Dr. Chris Willerton, professor of ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer While most students are studying or spending time with friends, Ryan Crowder is learning how to act like Jesus - literally. Crowder, senior theatre major from Thornton, Colo., will portray Jesus in the upcoming ACU Theatre production of Godspell. The musical will open April 15 and run for three weekends. Godspell ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer University Dining Services recently conducted a survey to find out students' opinions of campus dining. Cory Bourg, director of ARAMARK Food Service, said in an e-mail that Dining Services is hoping to get feedback from students on "menu offerings, times of operations, selection, variety, quality, service and the ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer The faculty and staff were shown a video presentation for the Centennial Campaign and Celebration on Monday. John Tyson, vice president for development and alumni relations, presented the video as a chance to give the faculty and staff background information on the campaign and invite them to think and pray about ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Several social clubs are electing new officers this month and preparing for spring rushes. Alpha Kai Omega, Pi Kappa, Tri Kappa Gamma and Sub T-16 had officer elections in December, and the remaining clubs' elections are spread throughout March. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Honors Program officials said they hope to convert the Honors Program into an Honors College with Centennial Campaign funds. Dr. Jonathan Wade, assistant professor of English and assistant director of the Honors Program, said an Honors College would provide more resources and different types of scholarships for its ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Online registration for sophomore residence halls made the sign-up process easier for freshmen, said Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing. The sign-ups were accelerated because of the online procedure, and they went well, Barnard said. Freshmen signed up for suites in Edwards and Morris ... [Read More…]