By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor When ACU alumnus Zane Williams ('99) searched for a cheap way to travel around the country, he thought he found his answer in a Chevy van and a pile of old cooking oil. The Nashville musician and songwriter bought a 1983 Chevy G20 van, paid to get the diesel engine converted to run on vegetable oil and went on ... [Read More…]
Student’s trial date set for June in Michigan
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor A Michigan judge has found the evidence in the case against ACU senior Daniel Reed (D.J.) Jarrett II was sufficient for probable cause, and a trial date has been set for June 23, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's office. Jarrett was charged with assault with intent to cause a miscarriage after an incident ... [Read More…]
Administration calculates ACU’s carbon footprint
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Stephanie is the typical 20-year-old college student at ACU. She mostly walks to class, drives her car on the weekends, eats at least two meals a day at the Bean and lives in a two-person room in Sikes Hall. She saves her water bottles and remembers to toss her exams into the paper-recycling bin. But according to ... [Read More…]
‘Green’ buildings may change energy costs on campus
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Before energy conservationists launch efforts to turn off and unplug equipment or concern over emissions spurs a change in fuel, architects are quietly incorporating "green" features into the walls and systems of the buildings they construct. And sometimes, the precautions save money. Bob Nevill, director of ... [Read More…]
iPhone student group set to launch next week
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor In response to a commitment made at an iPhone forum earlier this month, Kevin Roberts, chief information officer for ACU, with others at the heart of the iPhone initiative, will begin a student group next Thursday. At 7 p.m. in the McGlothlin Campus Center Living Room April 3, students can attend an interest ... [Read More…]
Delony discusses future ResLife changes
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Residence Life director John Delony told the Students' Association Congress on Wednesday that he made a decision to stop plans to offer additional split-gender housing on campus. Delony announced a plan earlier this year to convert Edwards and Sikes Halls to split-gender housing like Barret and Smith-Adams. But ... [Read More…]
Art students petition for garmentless models
By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter Students from the Department of Art and Design have assembled a petition for a nude figure drawing class. In the proposal the class is optional. A faculty member would be present at each meeting, and he or she would supervise at all times. The proposal is still being edited and refined by the students leading ... [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…]
Congress continues bowling bill custom
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Congress passed a bill to provide free bowling for students and received a reminder to stay involved at Wednesday's Students' Association Congress meeting. The $600 bill, presented by senior senator Brandon Smith, will allow students to bowl for free one night per week for the remaining six weeks of the semester ... [Read More…]
OCU adds iPhone/touch, too
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Last month, Oklahoma Christian University unveiled its plan to provide every OCU student with a new MacBook and choice of iPhone or iPod touch. Students are responsible for activating their phones with AT&T, the only service provider that supports the iPhone. The program does not rely on the phone to have ... [Read More…]
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