By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer "Tonight we're here to celebrate community," Mayor Norm Archibald told the crowd that gathered Saturday at the Paramount Theatre. "We're here to celebrate the things that make us unique." Archibald was addressing the audience that packed the stands for the first-ever talent show sponsored by Connecting Caring ... [Read More…]
East North 10th construction takes toll on students
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer If students are tired of road construction and miles of never-ending cones, they may be out of luck for some time. Students may be displeased to learn road construction on East North 10th Street is only the first of three phases, and the project will continue throughout the year. Cody Marshall, city of Abilene ... [Read More…]
Pachyderm poop made into paper, sold on campus
By Zak Zeinert, Student Reporter A company selling "fun, natural gifts made from elephant poo poo" is just one of many slogans for the Campus Store's newest line. The Campus Store recently began selling paper made by The Great Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company. The company began making products from elephant dung in 2002 and is now active in 16 ... [Read More…]
High gas prices expected to jump for break
By Zak Zeinert, Student Reporter Rising gas prices make it harder for students to travel anywhere this spring break. With prices exceeding $3 per gallon, students say they are finding it increasingly frustrating to travel, especially with spring break approaching. Jim Irvin, representative for AAA Texas, said prices are likely to soar even ... [Read More…]
Last total lunar eclipse until 2010
By Zak Zeinert, Student Reporter Students have the opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse on Wednesday. This will be the third total lunar eclipse in the past year and the last one until 2010. According to NASA's lunar eclipse Web site, the eclipse will begin at 7:43 p.m. and end at 11:09 p.m. Danielle Dozier, weekend meteorologist for ... [Read More…]
Campus police face traffic issues
By Zak Zeinert, Student Reporter Parking and tight traffic pose an inconvenience to visitors, students and the ACU Police Department during Sing Song weekend. As thousands gather at ACU for Sing Song, limited parking and tense traffic will be a concern for the ACU PD. For most of the weekend, 10-12 officers, as well as 10 additional student ... [Read More…]
New study abroad program offered to Shanghai
By Zak Zeinert, Student Reporter A new study abroad program will provide students with a unique opportunity to travel to China and study business and culture. Based in both Abilene and Shanghai, Nihaoareyou (knee-HOW-areyou) was created by Jonathan Jenkins with a goal of helping both American and Chinese students better understand each other's ... [Read More…]