By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor This year, Freshman Follies exposed new freshmen to ACU and initiated newly appointed director of student productions Tom Craig to the world of show biz. "I had no expectations," Craig said. "I went into the weekend with no expectations, but everything turned out great." Between the four shows, Follies gathered an ... [Read More…]
Web site creates dark, parallel universe
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor I have a second life - thanks to the up-and-coming online craze, Linden Lab's Second Life, a virtual universe that allows consumers to create the life of their dreams. After reading an article in World Magazine's Sept. 22 issue about the phenomenon, I created an account to investigate. A basic account is free to ... [Read More…]
Pledging numbers sink from ’06
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Fewer people went through Bid Night this year than last. The number of pledges dropped for men's and women's clubs. Last year, 235 women and 142 men reported final rankings for clubs, but this year only 223 women and 108 men ranked clubs to pledge. Mauri Westbrook, coordinator of student organizations and ... [Read More…]
iPhone research groups aided by touch
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief ACU continues taking steps toward bringing Apple technology to campus sooner than first imagined. After the Sep. 5 release of the iPod touch, the university expanded the number of researchers from the originally planned 7-10 to almost 40. "Two days during the time we were making our call for proposals, the iPod ... [Read More…]
Forum gives Rep. King chance to converse with constituents
By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter Abilene residents, among them some ACU professors, discussed criminal justice and cancer reform at a forum on Tuesday conducted by District 71 State Representative Susan King. District 71 includes the university. "The main point is to be proactive," King said. "We believe in open transparency and direct discussion ... [Read More…]
SA debates representative rules
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress divided over the rule requiring representatives to major in the building they represent, with some supporting adherence to the rules and others seeking to fill empty seats, at Wednesday's meeting. Congress debated the issue for more than an hour in a meeting with no new business ... [Read More…]
Video: Bid Night 2007
Social clubs on campus begin another season of pledging with bid night. Men's and women's clubs start the process of initiating new members by participating in traditional club activities throughout the night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5St9dse1xD0 Video/editing by Bryan Harrell, Courtnee Hembree, Cody Veteto, and Camille Turner ... [Read More…]
Bid Night 2007
Social clubs on campus begin another season of pledging with bid night. Men's and women's clubs start the process of initiating new members by participating in traditional club activities throughout the night. Video/editing by Bryan Harrell, Courtnee Hembree, Cody Veteto, and Camille Turner ... [Read More…]
SA Cabinet cuts spending
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The 85th Students' Association Congress approved the Fall 2007 Budget and all officer and representative appointments in its inaugural meeting Wednesday. Sophomore senator David Vanderpool debated the appointment of officers with no previous Congress experience. According to the bylaws, all undergraduates who pay a ... [Read More…]
Video: Freshman Follies Preparation
ACU freshmen prepare for Abilene Christian University's annual production Freshman Follies. They adapt music and create choreography to develop short comical acts, many parodying the ACU experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1HT0QRXDPU Video/editing by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]
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