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Study Abroad dismisses four Oxford students for violations

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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

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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

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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

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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…]

Fair Trade coffee to arrive next semester

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Purchasing a cup of coffee on campus next semester will do more than provide caffeine—it just may help someone out of poverty, thanks to the efforts of the fall semester Social Work Practice II class. The course, which is taught by Dr. Paul Ammons, director of the School of Social Work, requires a final ... [Read More…]

Snowstorm prompts school closing

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The university closed campus Thursday because of winter weather hazards for the first time in nearly two years, Jim Holmans said. Shortly before 7 a.m., Holmans, assistant to the president, sent a university-wide e-mail canceling all 8 a.m. classes. Two hours later, all classes were canceled including ... [Read More…]

Art work sale raises $3,000 for new Center

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor When bidding closed on Rolando Diaz's painting, "Old Havana Jazz," ACU came $3,000 closer to breaking ground on the Robert D. and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. The painting was auctioned on eBay between Nov. 6 and 16. Diaz, class of ‘79, decided to donate the proceeds from his painting to the Welcome Center ... [Read More…]

Staking Hope: AIDS Awareness Week launched with Chapel presentation

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Awake 3:18 began AIDS Awareness Week on Monday to introduce students and faculty to the idea that they can make a difference against the pandemic. The week-long campaign opened with a Chapel presentation Monday by members of Awake 3:18, led by co-chair David Altuna, and will end on World AIDS Day on Friday. ... [Read More…]

Police investigate recent thefts and break-ins

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The ACU Police Department is investigating a series of break-ins and burglaries occurring on campus in the past two weeks. Three car burglaries that occurred on the night of Oct. 29 and into the next day at Sherrod Park Apartments, Barret Hall and Smith and Adams Halls totaled $750 to $1,000 loss. Items taken were ... [Read More…]

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