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…]
Episode initiates class discussion
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief As the ACU Police Department investigates the noose discovered in the office of Students' Association President Daniel Paul Watkins, faculty members speak out against the event. "I don't think this incident captures what we are all about," said Dr. Steven Moore, associate professor of English. "Whether ... [Read More…]
ACU welcomes new Bean
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The newly renovated "World Famous Bean" may have been open to students since the beginning of the semester, but the university made it official Monday. As students helped themselves to lunch, university officials, ARAMARK representatives and several others who played a role in the renovation of the dining ... [Read More…]
Cameras may soon monitor popular street intersections
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Students may think twice before running their next red light as the Abilene City Council considers a plan to install red light cameras in the future. City staff is examining ways to reduce red light violations around town. Drivers cause more than 500 accidents by running red lights in Abilene each year, ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast September 9, 2008
The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Newscast. Today's top stories include the noose incident involving the Students' Association President, Abilene rain showers, the "World Famous Bean" ribbon cutting ceremony and the West Texas Fair and Rodeo. Hosted by Kimberly Prather and ... [Read More…]
Money addresses students, media about noose incident
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor UPDATE (Sunday, 5:45 p.m.): Watch an Optimist video on Money's response to the incident at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJKrU9kR3ZY A noose was discovered in the office of Student Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins Wednesday, prompting the university to investigate. Dr. Royce Money, president of the ... [Read More…]
Expo Center prepares for fair, rodeo
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor If you recently have yearned for funnel cake, Ferris wheels or calf wrestling, then you are in luck. The 109th edition of the West Texas Fair & Rodeo begins Friday at the Taylor County Expo Center. This year's fair, themed "Horns, Hides, Laughs and Rides", will last through Sept. 13. The fair will open each ... [Read More…]
University probes SA noose incident
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor A noose was discovered in the office of Student Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins Wednesday, prompting the university to investigate. Watkins would not comment on the noose, but he met with Dr. Royce Money, president of the university; Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president and dean for student life; and other ... [Read More…]
Classes on third floor of Administration Building canceled Friday
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The Abilene Fire Department responded to a 911 call from the Hardin Administration building that was made between 11:15-11:30 a.m. Friday morning. An employee working in the Student Services offices dialed 911 after spotting unidentified smoke coming from the air conditioning vent. All classes on the third floor ... [Read More…]
Students to vote in SA Congress members
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Doors and sidewalks throughout campus will soon be littered with campaign signs and slogans, and that means only one thing: Students' Association elections are here. Students will decide who will represent them in the Student congress as SA elections begin next week. Elections for class senators, academic ... [Read More…]
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