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SA pushes for even attendance policies

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress called for uniformity and reform in the attendance policy on campus at Wednesday's meeting, passing an act asking professors to reconsider stringent policies. Senior senator Brandon Smith authored the act, which aims to eliminate "varying degrees of restrictiveness and academic ... [Read More…]

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SA unanimously appoints temporary chaplain

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress appointed its first chaplain at Wednesday's meeting, filling a position new to the organization and completing a process that, for some, began last year. At SA president Matt Worthington's recommendation, Congress unanimously approved Nathan McKenzie for the position. McKenzie ... [Read More…]

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Dr. Money updates ACU about 21st Century plan

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By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, shared business updates and outlined the administration's plan for making ACU "the premier university for the education of Christcentered, global leaders" by 2020. Money called ACU's faculty and staff together Monday afternoon in Hart Auditorium for a State of the ... [Read More…]

Sound of Salvation: Bell Ringer Freddie Britt received help from the Salvation Army, and now he’s returning the favor.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Freddie Britt spends his winter days and nights holding a small brass bell, a few steps away from a holiday icon. Standing at his familiar post in front of Wal-Mart, Freddie sports a standard issue Salvation Army jacket, cowboy boots and a smile while his bell's familiar tone reminds patrons Christmas is coming ... [Read More…]

Swing Cats slated to swing dance at weekend workshop

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Swing Cats, ACU's swing dance club, continues to grow through weekly practices, community performances, weekend trips and member dedication. The club's mission is to promote and sustain interest in pre-1950 U.S. social swing dance culture, including music, dress and period-accurate dance styles, according to ... [Read More…]

Abilene United Way nears donation goal

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By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer United Way of Abilene is finishing its 2007 United Way Campaign with ACU's active involvement. United Way is the largest charitable campaign in Abilene. It raises about $2 million each year, and the community uses 99 percent of those donations. "Almost every penny raised stays right here," said Bob Hunter, ... [Read More…]

Black Friday illustrates insane growth of American materialism

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor After a lazy Thanksgiving Day spent stuffing myself, halfway watching the Cowboys dominate and marveling at the fluffiest snowflakes ever to fall, I braved the cold to catch a movie. The Thanksgiving-night movie has always smacked of anti-social, awkward families to me, but sharing a movie with loved ones pales in ... [Read More…]

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