By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Elections for Students' Association senator positions and congress seats begin Tuesday in the Campus Center. Those interested in reaching out to the student body and solving problems turned in petitions Wednesday afternoon so they could begin campaigning, said Jordan Williams, vice president of SA. Students ... [Read More…]
Malagasy students return home after more than two years in Abilene
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Twenty-four students traveled home-a place they haven't been in two years-this summer. For Laza Razafimanjato, the two-and-a-half-month visit to Madagascar was an incredible, yet apprehensive experience. "It was weird because I didn't know what to expect from my family or what they would look like," said ... [Read More…]
‘Jacob’s Dream’ gift set for dedication
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Jacob's Dream, a 7,000 pound, 32-foot sculpture that depicts the Genesis 28 story of Jacob's dream will be dedicated to the university Saturday at 1 p.m. on the southeast lawn of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building commemorating the $26.5 million gift from the Grace L. Woodward Memorial Endowment Trust and the ... [Read More…]
Jeff Berry Band ‘Unites’ for service at Fountain Gate Fellowship
By Denton Josey, Page Editor The Jeff Berry Band returned to Abilene Tuesday to kick off Unite, a worship service at Fountain Gate Fellowship Church geared towards college students. Jeff Berry led worship for 11 years at Grace Bible Study at University Baptist. Now he and his band tour the country full time and lead worship at the Heights Baptist ... [Read More…]
Student, local resident involved in accident
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The Lunsford Foundation Trail claimed its first victim Thursday night. Police responded to a call at 6:45 p.m. at the entrance to the Mabee and Edwards parking lot at the 1900 block of Campus Court. The accident is the first on the jogging trail since construction started. According to the police report filed by ... [Read More…]
Synchronized swimming club looks for new members
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Synchronized swimming practices began Tuesday at the pool in Moody Coliseum, and club organizers said it's not too late to get involved. Carissa Martus, senior music major from Aloha, Ore., started the synchronized swimming club four years ago and said this year she expects a higher level of swimming because she ... [Read More…]
Sign-ups begin for Freshman Follies
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Students interested in participating in Freshman Follies, which will take place Sept. 29-30, can now sign up with their halls to participate in the residence hall acts in this year's "What's Next?" themed event. Freshman Follies is a showcase of the talents of the freshman class, including musical acts from each ... [Read More…]
ACU, Phillips Productions win national film award
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor ACU received a national film honor for "Throughout the World," a 2005 film about the international implications of the university's mission statement, in the 27th annual Telly Awards competition. The honor was the fourth Telly Award presented to the university in the past nine years, and it represents 2005's best ... [Read More…]
Social club bash
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Despite an earlier rushing period this year than past years, ACU social club presidents haven't noticed a decrease in prospective pledges' participation, but advertising for rushes has been more difficult during the first week of school, which is the last week of open rushes. Jordan Gay, president of Gamma Sigma Phi and ... [Read More…]
SATV to undergo changes
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Students' Association plans to promote the university's student-run television station, SATV, this fall from its longtime dormant state into a forum of discussion, programs and announcements, all by students. Maher Saab, president of SA, said he's excited about the plethora of ideas being tossed around, and he hopes ... [Read More…]
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