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Centennial Campaign seeks $36 million

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief With two and a half months to go, the Centennial Campaign sits at $114 million, $36 million shy of its $150 million goal, said Phil Boone, director of the Centennial Campaign. The campaign, which was announced in Feb. 2004, is on track to have the money raised-just not by Dec. 31, as was originally planned, ... [Read More…]

Frats move haunt to island for fright filled fundraiser

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Abilene's first haunted island is under construction and men's social club Frater Sodalis is making it happen. In collaboration with the On Command Canine Resort, owned by Annette Turner, the Frats are constructing a haunted tour that will include a boat ride, walking tour and hayride. Spirits Haunted Island, a ... [Read More…]

Trading drinks for food not the best use of meal plans

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Turning a profit is not the goal for the dining facilities on campus said Anthony Williams, director of retail and Campus Store manager. Williams said allowing students to use a meal plan in exchange for an iced beverage or supremo-sized hot beverage should not be an option because it is not a fair exchange. Last ... [Read More…]

Forensics team expects solid season with new members

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor The ACU forensics team practices about 15 hours per week preparing for its upcoming tournament, the Nebraska Double-Up at Creighton University and the team's second tournament of the year. The team will compete at Creighton University Oct. 20 and 21. Steven Gaines, assistant director of forensics and professor of ... [Read More…]

SALT begins neighborhood outreach program for students

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor The Service Action Leadership Team, a student organization, is beginning its new program, Neighborhood Partners, to send students into the community. Students will become better neighbors this year as they begin walking nearby neighborhoods and establishing relationships with ACU neighbors. Through the program, ... [Read More…]

Voter registration deadline approaching

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor By Tuesday, only registered voters will be able to determine the outcome of the upcoming elections. Barbara Pinkston, clerk for the Taylor County Elections Office, said the deadline to register for voting in the Nov. 7 elections in Taylor County is Tuesday. Registration forms are available at the Taylor County ... [Read More…]

Former student Zach Robinson killed in traffic accident

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Former ACU student and Cooper High School graduate Zachary Pierce Robinson was killed in a car-wreck early Sunday morning at Capitol Avenue and North Clack Street. Robinson, 20, was transported to Hendrick Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 2:55 a.m. A friend and fellow Cooper graduate, Bryce Kennedy, ... [Read More…]

Workers expect to finish pond by late fall

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Attention to other construction projects on campus has postponed the completion of the 2.3 acre pond that is going in next to University Park Apartments. The pond is expected to be finished by late fall, Kevin Watson, associate vice president for administrative services, wrote in an e-mail. Construction crews ... [Read More…]

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