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Campus Dining to open Quiznos by January

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor In response to student surveys, the university plans to begin construction of a Quiznos Subs on campus this semester. Food Service interim director Andre Allen said what is currently Reservations Only in the Campus Center will be transformed into the sub shop by January. Construction will begin by the end of the fall ... [Read More…]

Theological reading room dedicated to Biblical studies

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor The Gaines B. Stanley Sr. Theological Reading Room in the Stevens Wing of the library is a new area dedicated to Biblical studies. In spring 2005, plans for the addition began. Dr. Mark Tucker, dean of Library and Information Services, said an interest in a theological reading room had existed for quite awhile. "This ... [Read More…]

U.S. Senator John Cornyn deliveres Opening Chapel address, receives honorary Doctorate of Laws

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen, ACU provost, called to order the 101st Opening Chapel at the university Monday after the Parade of Flags. Dr. Royce Money, president of ACU, made the opening remarks, then Dr. Gary McCaleb, vice president of the university, welcomed guests from the community, including other university ... [Read More…]

Dean Barnard adds new topics for Chapel

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor In the spring, Dr. Wayne Barnard moved from dean of Campus Life to the newly formed role of dean of spiritual formation. The move means Barnard will take on an even greater role in Chapel, while also working more with students and faculty on campus. "I'm also collaborating in new ways across campus, not just with ... [Read More…]

ACU students serve as International and Domestic Interns

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor During the summer, 57 ACU students engaged in World Wide Witness internships, short-term missions programs in 23 different locations across the world, ranging from 6 to 10 weeks in length. Dr. Gary Green, missions coordinator in the Halbert Institute for Missions at ACU, said WWW provides participants with an extremely ... [Read More…]

Soulforce activists experience welcome and hostility after campus visit in March

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor After the group's visit to ACU in late March, Soulforce continued its Equality Ride of Christian, politically conservative and military institutions across the nation, experiencing both warm welcomes and cold shoulders. "The Equality Ride's goal overall was to bring a perspective that we feel is not freely or ... [Read More…]

Abilene receives upgrade

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor During the summer, the north side of Abilene received a whirlwind of renovations, adding several new businesses to the area around ACU including Chili's, GameStop and Monks Coffeeshop. All three businesses were added to the city during the summer months, and all three businesses are making solid profits, especially as ... [Read More…]

Money relocates during renovations to Presidential Suite in Ad Building

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor May 22, Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, was relocated to an office in the library because of the renovations taking place in the Presidential Suite in the Hardin Aministration Building. Sharon Lindsey, executive coordinator to the president, said the president's office hasn't been renovated since ... [Read More…]

Edwards parking lot receives much needed face-lift for Fall

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Residents of Edwards and Mabee residence halls can now park a little closer to their rooms after renovation of the parking lot between the two dorms. The pothole-filled parking lot received a much-needed asphalt face-lift after students faced an obstacle course trying to avoid holes while finding a spot to ... [Read More…]

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