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Barone speaks on presidential race and economics

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Michael Barone admitted he was expecting to give his thoughts on the 2008 presidential election with clear leaders on both sides of the isle, but the uncertainty of the election didn't stop Barone from sharing his perspective on the race to the White House. Barone, a published author, frequent commentator on Fox ... [Read More…]

Poverty Link celebrates Kenyan culture

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By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter Poverty Link is starting the semester with a Kenya celebration that will take place on Feb. 21, accompanied with food and speakers. This semester there will be four cultural-themed sessions, including Kenyan, Eastern European, Asian and the fourth session concluding with an end-of-the-semester ... [Read More…]

Annual Valentine’s Day test returns

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By Laura Acuff, Staff Writer The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) helps students find a date through its annual Valentine's Day Compatibility Test, allowing participants to make the test as serious or as lighthearted as they choose. The ACM Valentine's Day Compatibility Test will be available to take online this week at ... [Read More…]

ResLife to select new R.A., A.D. staff

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By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Wanted: student leaders who will give up late night privileges for daily curfew checks, afterhour talks and quick thinking in potentially chaotic situations. ResLife Caffeinated, an event that will take place 5-6 p.m. this Wednesday in the Campus Center Living Room, is an annual informative session for interested ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad directors relocate for spring semester

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor ACU Study Abroad directors returned to Abilene for the Spring 2008 semester. Ron and Janine Morgan have much more than a vacation on their agenda. This semester, Janine is teaching two sections of Christianity in Culture while working on her doctoral dissertation; Ron is teaching History of Brazil and Western ... [Read More…]

Construction still on time, budget

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Don't' believe the rumors- construction on the strip of EN 10th street between Griffith and Loop 322 is on schedule and should be finished by late April. Although rumors have been going around that the money ran out for the street or that construction will take longer than the city originally projected, Cody ... [Read More…]

Congress spends first of student request fund

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress restructured seats and spent the first of its new $6,500 student request fund at Wednesday's meeting. Rep. Jordan Hancock resigned from his position as Hardin Administration Building representative to allow Joe Bynum to maintain a voting status as an Administration Building ... [Read More…]

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