By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer From Nov. 30 through Dec. 12 Brown Library extended its hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday. The extension was intended to give students the opportunity to spend more time studying for finals. However, many students believe this extension should be the normal schedule. Some find it ... [Read More…]
Grass fire burns 2,500 acres in Jones Country: Cause of blaze remains under investigation
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer Firefighters have completely contained a grass fire that burned more than 2,500 acres of land in Jones County, caused authorities to evacuate parts of the county, and close off several roads Thursday afternoon and evening. Kevin Burkes, a firefighter for the Hawley Volunteer Fire Department, said there were ... [Read More…]
Ice House skating rink returns to Abilene
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer The Ice House skating rink is returning Friday for its third year of winter fun and festivities. Despite weather-related problems in its first year, the skating rink is back once again to provide joy to the community. Located at Nelson Park Festival Gardens, the skating rink is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity ... [Read More…]
Panel debates, discusses ’08 presidential election
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer More than 100 students gathered in Hart Auditorium Wednesday to watch as Republicans and Democrats debated amongst themselves over the political candidates. The Students' Association and the JMC Network sponsored the event, titled "We the People," to help better inform students on where each candidate stands on ... [Read More…]
What would Jesus vote?: Some believe Jesus would vote Republican, others Democrat, some believe he wouldn’t vote at all.
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer When Election Day finally arrives on Nov. 4, David Vanderpool will not be casting his vote for the next U.S. president. Vanderpool, junior Bible major from Memphis, Tenn., said it is not the duty of a Christian to vote, and he believes they should not. "I won't force my opinion on someone else but I sincerely ... [Read More…]
Students don Asian fashion
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer Four hundred and fifty students packed into the Teague Special Events Center Friday night to watch friends and fellow students strut their stuff on the catwalk. "Ajisai: Four Seasons of Fashion" was sponsored to benefit the fight against breast cancer and raise awareness while also showcasing Asian fashion. The ... [Read More…]
ACU joins national effort to survey young voters
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer Two professors conducted surveys among students to ascertain how debates change voter perception at ACU. Cindy Roper, associate professor of communication, and Kristina Campos, professor of communication, passed out surveys before and after presidential debates as part of a study done by Uvote2008. The next ... [Read More…]
Annual ‘burn room’ draws crowd
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer A crowd of students gathered in the grassy mall area in front of Moody Coliseum after Chapel on Monday to watch a residence hall room go down in flames. The "burn room" is an annual ACU event sponsored by Residence Life and Physical Resources to educate students on fire safety and demonstrate to them how ... [Read More…]
ACU recognizes Parents of the Year
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer When Janine Ellison heard she and her husband Charles had won the ACU Parents of the Year award, she had no idea she had even been nominated. Janine and Charles Ellison from Van were presented the award by Dr. John Tyson at Friday's Chapel amidst a chorus of applause. Janine said they found they had won when ... [Read More…]
Freshmen connect, prepare for Follies
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer For the men of McKinzie Hall, Friday and Saturday night will be evenings to remember as they perform McKinzie McMen: Men in Tights at the Freshman Follies. PJ Herb, freshman biology major from Houston, said he is not nervous to sing in such a performance. "I'm excited," Herb said. "It's a funny act, and we'll be ... [Read More…]