By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The General Education Review steering committee will submit a semi-final report about core courses to the faculty for its review and consideration at a meeting of the University General Education Council on Friday, said Dr. Jeff Arrington, chair of the committee and assistant provost for student learning, in an ... [Read More…]

By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The Abilene Chamber of Commerce's Military Service Committee will sponsor the 41st Annual World's Largest Barbecue on Saturday at the Civic Center to honor the military personnel of Abilene and their families. This tradition provides members of the National Guard, military reserves and Department of Defense civilians ... [Read More…]

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Adams and Smith residence halls will boast of a 150-foot water slide this Saturday at its second annual Backyard Bash. The cookout and day of activities begins at 2 p.m. and will end at dusk. Patrick Leech, Smith resident assistant, said the event, which began two years ago, was created so students could have ... [Read More…]

By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Seven professors have been granted sabbaticals for the 2006-07 school year. Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen said the sabbaticals, or faculty renewal leaves, are usually given to five to eight professors a year to allow them time to study or write and come back to the school "refreshed." VanRheenen, provost of the university, ... [Read More…]