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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…]

Social clubs elect leaders: Social clubs elect leaders

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By Denton Josey, Student Reporter As social club rushes take place on campus and around Abilene, social clubs have seen for the first time what their new leadership looks like in action. Recent elections have put new officers in many clubs. Frater Sodalis president Brady Hilton, junior electronic media major from Abilene, said he didn't do much ... [Read More…]

SA offers reimbursement to Outdoor Club for snacks

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By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer When a box of Clif Bars intended for the Outdoor Club arrived in the Students' Association office addressed to Melanie Booker, SA vice president, students ate the bars, leaving SA and the Outdoor Club to find a way to pay for the missing snacks. The Outdoor Club ordered the Clif bars through the International Mountain ... [Read More…]

Faculty to vote on General Education Review committee report

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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…]

Executive officers choose secretary

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association's search for an executive secretary crossed oceans and international borders before ending with a selection late last week. Executive officers selected Matt Worthington, sophomore English major from San Antonio who currently is studying abroad in Oxford, as next year's secretary. ... [Read More…]

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World’s largest BBQ returns to Abilene

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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…]

Smith Adams sponsors Backyard Bash

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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…]

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