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Third Rock ice cream parlor closes Abilene locale

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor ACU students who want customized homemade ice cream will have to travel across town to Cold Stone Creamery as the fate of competitor Third Rock Creamery remains unknown. The space-themed ice cream parlor and coffee shop on Judge Ely Boulevard closed its doors in November after a decline in business. "Everyone ... [Read More…]

Groups submit budget requests online

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Filling out a budget request form just got easier, thanks to the new Students' Association Web site, which allows student organizations to submit budget requests online. The online version is the third generation of budget software created by SA that allows users to fill out their requests by answering a series of ... [Read More…]

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Looking for the Voice of Sing Song 2007

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Students audition for the chance to be the Voice of Sing Song, for the 2007 production. The Sing Song management team held open tryouts this year in order to allow all interested students the opportunity to audition for the role. Sing Song will take place Feb. 16-17, and the theme is Shift Into High Gear. Video/editing by Ashley Robinson ... [Read More…]

Students aid Honduran ministry through media, marketing

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Seven ACU students and one alumnus learned first hand that you don't have to be a Bible major to do mission work. The combination of students from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and College of Business Administration spent Jan 3 to 8, shooting video, taking pictures and developing a marketing ... [Read More…]

Mike Spell vacates ACU position for job as general manager of the Grove apartment complex

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Being "that guy" is no longer concerning Mike Spell. The former Director of Judicial Affairs served his last official day for ACU on Jan. 1 and is now the general manager of the Grove apartments located north of Abilene Christian Schools. Spell said he was tired of handling disciplinary issues with students. "A ... [Read More…]

Smoking ban takes effect during winter break

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Don't light up in a public place in Abilene-unless, of course, you're prepared for a citation and a fine. The new smoking ordinance, which went into effect Jan. 3, prohibits smoking "in all enclosed public places" and designated outdoor areas, according to the ordinance. Voters supported the ban in the Nov. 7 ... [Read More…]

Sleet, icy weather create traveling problems, delays

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Students continue to arrive in Abilene three days after classes officially began as winter weather moved across the nation. During the past week weather delayed travelers and often made driving unsafe. Many students were stranded in airports or at their homes as a mixture of rain, sleet and snow moved east ... [Read More…]

‘We have no regrets’

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief To many, Tyler Sheets was a piece of heaven on earth. To others he was a super hero, brother, son and friend. At age 19, friends say he was one of the wisest people they knew, and the kindest. Tyler's older brother Landon remembers his brother and best friend as thoughtful, honest and hilarious. "He was ... [Read More…]

Icy Travel Delays

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ACU students hit the roads and skies to get to ACU in time for the Spring semester. Icy weather and road hindered many from getting to Abilene, and left others stuck in airports across the country. School officials ultimately canceled classes allowing students an extra day of travel. Video/editing by Shelby Coates ... [Read More…]

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