Steve Holt, Author at The Optimist

ACU men, women dominate Classic: Men finish 5 in top 6, five women runners place in top 15

September 17, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Staff Writer As expected, the men's and women's cross country teams dominated their competition Friday in the opening meet of the 2003 season, the ACU Classic at Sherrod Park. The women placed all five runners in the top 15 finishers, winning with 27 points, compared to 59 scored by second-place South Plains College. Wildcat men ... [Read More…]

Runners open season with ACU Classic

September 12, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Staff Writer Jon Murray is due for a national title in cross country. Not runner-up like the last two seasons. First. Period. The veteran has coached many championship track and field teams, but the ultimate prize has eluded Murray in the fall sport, which officially begins Friday at 6 p.m. with the ACU Classic at Sherrod Park. ... [Read More…]

Ukranians headline Wildcat newcomers

September 12, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The ACU women's cross country team has already experienced a scare this fall, before any women even put on a purple singlet. Freshman runner Olha Kryvyak of Lviv, Ukraine, collapsed on Aug. 28 after a run, and after being rushed to the emergency room was diagnosed with a severe case of heat stroke. Kryvyak was just ... [Read More…]

Column Like I See ‘Em: State fairs-a true American tradition

September 12, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor The distinct aromas of funnel cakes, turkey legs and popcorn waft into your nostrils. You hear the bleating of sheep, laughter of children and the ringing of cheerful calliope music. A barrage of the exclamation "Step right up!" greets you at every turn. You are at the state fair in 1849...or 2003. The truth is, ... [Read More…]

Whether at home, at ACU or in the community, Roy and Bonnie Shake always show their dedication to others

September 10, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Staff Writer When Ranger minister Stan Harvey asked the common wedding question, "Who gives this woman to be married?" biology professor Roy Shake answered for Harvey, the bride's adoptive father. "Her father, mother, Bonnie and I," Shake said. And with those words, the bride's foster father from 20 years earlier gave her away to ... [Read More…]

Tiffany Hamilton remembered in Chapel ceremony

September 10, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Staff Writer With memories, songs and prayer, family and friends of Tiffany Monique Hamilton celebrated her life Tuesday in Moody Coliseum. During the celebration, students and family used a variety of ways to honor the life of Hamilton, 22, who died Sept. 3 after a bout with pneumonia. "She had a special place in her heart for ... [Read More…]

COBA’s long run to gain accreditation nears end

September 5, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Staff Writer In one month, a five-year accreditation process in the College of Business Administration will end when a site team from the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) visits ACU. From Oct. 5-8, three individuals from the international accrediting association will observe all aspects of COBA, ... [Read More…]

Cross country teams use intense training to prep for season

September 5, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Staff Writer For freshman cross country runner Seth Patterson, coming to ACU meant he would need to up the ante in his training this past summer. So the Portland, Ore., native increased his weekly mileage from 50 during his time at Sunset High School to 70 miles per week by the end of the summer. He had no idea that he would need ... [Read More…]