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ACU refines second century vision

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced the 21st Century Vision on Tuesday and began by talking about the undefeated football team and a flywheel, comparing their momentums to that of the university's going into the next decade. "I would suggest to you all that ACU has been building up for a ... [Read More…]

Six earn Sing Song hosting duties

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Luke Baty was still groggy when he was kidnapped early Thursday morning and told he was a Sing Song host. But he was still excited. Baty, junior music major from Orchard Park, N.Y., said he was happy about being chosen once he woke up and realized who surrounded him. Baty was one of about to 45 people who ... [Read More…]

University charters buses to ACU game

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Ranking No. 20 in the nation and still undefeated, the ACU football team plays West Texas A&M University on Thursday at 7 p.m., who is also undefeated and ranked No. 4 in the nation. For Homecoming, the Wildcat football team received the support of 13,369 fans. For its game in Canyon, organizers are piecing together a ... [Read More…]

Lunsford Trail dedicated by family

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Lunsford family dedicated the Lunsford Trail to the university in Chapel Monday, almost a year after the November 2005 ground breaking. "I think it's important that we do this in Chapel, where all of you are gathered, because the gifts that brought this trail to campus were given with you in mind," said Dr. Royce ... [Read More…]

Jessup named queen Saturday

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Lindsey Jessup was focusing on smiling and clapping for the 2006 Homecoming Queen when she heard her name announced on the loud speaker in Shotwell Stadium on Saturday. "I had no clue that I would be named Homecoming Queen," said Jessup, senior human communication major from Bakersfield, Calif. "I had a ... [Read More…]

Players to form ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ club

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Already a popular sport on campus, ultimate Frisbee may also be the basis of a new club. Todd Piersall, junior photojournalism major from Keller, is communicating with university officials about starting the official Ultimate Frisbee Club at ACU. "We're trying to get a club together because ultimate Frisbee seems to ... [Read More…]

Gingerbread house contest to award $500 prize

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor To display a little old-fashioned Christmas cheer, Abilene community members and ACU students can decorate gingerbread houses to enter in the Abilene Downtown Association's "Deck the House" contest. The event is sponsored by KTAB and offers participants the chance to win the $500 grand prize. The contest committee ... [Read More…]

Smoking ban to go on ballot

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor A public smoking ban will appear on the ballot Nov. 7, giving voters a chance to voice their opinion to the Abilene City Council in a non-binding vote. Voters will be asked if they "support the City Council adopting an ordinance prohibiting smoking in all public places and places of employment," according to the ... [Read More…]

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