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
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
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
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’
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
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…]
Study Abroad dismisses four Oxford students for violations
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor At least four ACU students in the Study Abroad program in Oxford, England, were sent home after violating the behavior contract all participants sign before beginning the program. The students were dismissed from the program earlier in the semester after a disciplinary committee Ð made up of the professors of the ... [Read More…]
Spring semester brings Chapel changes, adjustments
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Students will notice changes on campus upon returning from Christmas break. Aside from the Barnards being gone the entire semester in Oxford, Shane Hughes will leave to accept a campus ministry position in Fort Smith, Ark. Hughes will leave after being at ACU for 10 years as a student, staff and faculty member. ... [Read More…]
Winter weather prompts officials to delay spring semester
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The spring semester begins a day later this year, after a winter ice storm swept the nation prompting school officials to delay classes until students can safely return to Abilene. Provost Dwayne VanRheenen announced Sunday evening that classes would begin Wednesday instead of Tuesday after much ... [Read More…]
Woodruff murder case still awaits trial date
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief No trial date has been set for former ACU student Brandon Woodruff, who was charged with one count of capital murder in October 2005 for the deaths of his parents at their home in Royse City. Assistant District Attorney Noble Walker said because of numerous murder cases filed at the same time, the Woodruff ... [Read More…]
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