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
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
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…]
Brown Library pioneer dies at age 87
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Dr. Callie Faye Milliken ('38), former director of the Brown Library, died Saturday in a Longview nursing home at age 87. She had recently suffered a stroke. For more than 30 years, Milliken served the university as director of the library, director of special collections and part-time volunteer. In 1997, she ... [Read More…]
New apartment complex will be ready for Fall
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Students have a new option for housing next year. The Abilene City Council unanimously approved a request by Campus Crest Development, a housing company based in North Carolina, to purchase land and construct a new apartment complex. Construction for new apartments for college students will begin in late October on ... [Read More…]
Golf legend Byron Nelson dies Tuesday at age 94
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Byron Nelson, golf legend and former member of the ACU Board of Trustees, died Tuesday at his Roanoke home at the age of 94. His funeral is scheduled for Friday in Irving. As a golfer, Nelson is remembered for his record 11-straight victories and 18 total wins in 1945. The closest a player has come to breaking ... [Read More…]
Students’ Association budget up from spring
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Students' Association had its first meeting of the semester Wednesday after a late start, and discussion of the fall budget took the spotlight. SA's fall budget is up more than $70,000 from the spring budget, totaling almost $170,000 because of an increase in enrollment. Several changes and improvements have been ... [Read More…]
Freshmen to perform in Follies production
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Freshmen will ask "What's Next?" in solo acts, hall acts and a large chorus at the Freshman Follies performances Friday and Saturday. Performances, which will take place in Cullen Auditorium at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday and 1, 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, are expected to last about two hours with an intermission, ... [Read More…]
Give selfless service, discomfort a try
By Denton Josey, Page Editor It's just that we were all so terribly uncomfortable because we're all so terribly comfortable all the time. I have a roommate who takes care of an elderly lady. He brings her food almost every week. Sometimes my roommate asks me to deliver her the food. The few times I've done this, I've noticed some things. Momma ... [Read More…]
Chili’s teams up with universities in North Abilene
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor The colored peppers plastered on the walls of the new Chili's represent the many ACU students who eat at the restaurant. A vivid pink and green pepper advertises social club Ko Jo Kai, while a darker pepper reads "Galaxy." In fact, peppers colored by students represent almost every ACU social club and many ... [Read More…]
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