By Colter Hettich, Features Editor First Priority of America (FPA), added native Abilenian Phil Boone to its roster. FPA, a Christian ministry organization, seeks to "raise leaders, reach the next generation and restore the nation in the name of Jesus," said Boone, ACU director of the Centennial Campaign. And though FPA is based in Nashville, ... [Read More…]

By Laura Acuff, Staff Writer New contemporary Christian recording artist Timothy Palmer, originally from Abilene, won the Next to Sign contest hosted in Cullen Auditorium Thursday night. The award includes $25,000 and the support of Abilene's Harvest Studios to launch his career. "My prayer and my hope is that I would be passionately infused ... [Read More…]

By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer When describing a road trip to North Carolina, librarian Gary Oliver did not comment on the gas prices, traffic or weather; he talked about the trees. The trees were dying, and he "couldn't believe that the car [he] was driving was killing [them]." Since that first experience with the effects of acid rain, Oliver ... [Read More…]

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Environmentally conscious members of the university will aim to foster discussion and awareness on campus during Climate Week 2008, joining more than 1,000 campuses across the country in the Focus the Nation initiative. Climate Week, Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, will challenge students, staff and faculty to examine their ... [Read More…]