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McNair Scholars Program prepares students for grad school

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Maria Rojas spent her summer deciding if China would ever become a democratic nation. She read scholarly articles, poked holes through researchers' theories and decided that China could be democratized in the future. Rojas, senior management and public service major from Dallas, was one of 20 students who ... [Read More…]

Hunter to be honored for service to ACU, State of Texas

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief After 20 years of dedicated service to the Abilene community and surrounding counties through his volunteer work and work in the Texas Legislature, friends and supporters are paying tribute to Bob Hunter and his wife Shirley. Every two years since Bob Hunter began his political career in 1986, supporters and ... [Read More…]

Board of Trustees names new chairman: C.E. ‘Doc’ Cornutt will serve five-year term

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The ACU Board of Trustees announced Saturday that C.E. 'Doc' Cornutt was chosen as the new chair of the ACU Board of Trustees. Cornutt will begin his five-year term after the next meeting in February. Until then, he will serve as chair-elect, said Dr. Royce Money, president of the university. Don Crisp is ... [Read More…]

Graduation nears for seniors

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By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter With graduation deadlines behind them, graduation candidates have only to pick up their gown and mortarboards next week, attend their respective commencement rehearsals and walk across the stage May 13. On May 12, two commencement rehearsals will take place, as opposed to previous years when all candidates ... [Read More…]

Starbucks, Java City coexist in healthy competition

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By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer With the opening of the new Starbucks in the Learning Commons, many thought The Den would face hardships as students stopped buying Java City coffee in favor of Starbucks. Anthony Williams, director of retail and purchasing, said although the Starbucks "certainly has some effect on Java City," sales have not decreased ... [Read More…]

Centennial Campaign still lacks $43 million

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Centennial Campaign sits at $107 million as this academic year comes to a close - $43 million short of where the university would like to be by the end of December - said Phil Boone, director of the Centennial Campaign. Despite the difference, Boone said he is confident the $150 million goal can be reached ... [Read More…]

Barnard set for new role as Dean of Spiritual Formation

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Dr. Wayne Barnard will no longer serve as dean of Campus Life beginning June 1, said Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, on Thursday. Barnard, who has served as dean of Campus Life since 1996, will be the university's first dean of spiritual formation, a position the university has been wanting to ... [Read More…]

Comic artist to come to Abilene

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By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Renowned comic book artist, theorist and lecturer Scott McCloud will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday in Cullen Auditorium in a free lecture about comics and the future of the industry. McCloud has illustrated and authored many graphic novels, including DC Comics' Superman Adventures and the comic book Zot! His storytelling ... [Read More…]

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