By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor When Dr. Bo Green, professor of mathematics, was a student in the early 1960s, he had trouble staying awake in Sam McReynolds Jr.'s calculus class. It wasn't because he was bored or didn't get enough sleep at night; rather, he has narcolepsy, which is a sleep disorder marked by sudden and uncontrollable urges to ... [Read More…]
Justice group aims to ‘give hope’ during awareness week events
By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter This week the International Justice Mission seeks to promote awareness of social injustice and raise funds during its first awareness week of the semester, themed "Give Hope." IJM will have a booth set up in the Campus Center until Friday for students to learn more about the group. It will also sell light blue ... [Read More…]
More students declare majors
By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer The number of undeclared students for this semester has encouraged faculty and staff who have been assisting students in selecting a major. In 2001, 293 students had not declared a major; this semester only 145 students are undeclared. This year's statistics prove that last year's 147 undeclared students was not an ... [Read More…]
Congress approves new constitution: If the student body approves of the new governing document later this semester, students living off campus will be represented by two new voting members on Congress.
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief In one of the longest and most lively Students' Association meetings of the year, Congress approved a new version of its constitution, which the entire student body now will have an opportunity to ratify in a special election later this semester. The three-hour meeting Feb. 22 produced a constitution that ... [Read More…]
Friends, family gather to celebrate the life of Ruth Stevens
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Friends, family, faculty and staff of ACU gathered Thursday at University Church of Christ to celebrate the life of Ruth Stevens, wife of Dr. John Stevens, the university's eighth president. Ruth, who was 80 years old, died Feb. 18 at her home while in hospice care after nearly a year of declining health. Dr. ... [Read More…]
Group to drum night away
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Nationally acclaimed percussion ensemble So Percussion will grace the stage at the Williams Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Friday, at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 as part of the Music Department's Guest Artist Series. Dr. Allen Teel, professor of percussion and world music in the Music Department, said So Percussion has ... [Read More…]
Crisp honored as 2005 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year
By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer Friends and family full of appreciation for Dr. Donald Crisp assembled at the Abilene Civic Center on Sunday to honor him as the 2005 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Crisp graduated from ACU in 1964 with a B.S. in accounting and business administration and is now chair of the university Board of Trustees. After ... [Read More…]
Trustees vote to name new Alumni and Welcome Center for Hunter
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The Board of Trustees on Saturday voted to name the new Alumni and Welcome Center after Robert D. Hunter and his wife Shirley. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced the decision at the President's Circle Dinner on Saturday night, and Hunter was in attendance. "After serving in the ACU family for ... [Read More…]
Massey releases contest results: To avoid future scoring errors, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, said he would bring in an independent person or firm to tabulate scores for Sing Song acts.
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief In the wake of Saturday's Sing Song scoring error and controversy, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, has released all groups' scores to help clarify some of the confusion from Saturday's awards ceremony. The final results showed definite, clear winners for in all three categories: Gamma Sigma Phi ... [Read More…]
Unity movement: Money, Jeanes open Lectureship with ‘grace and truth’
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Two college presidents shared the stage Sunday evening at the opening ceremony of the 88th Bible Lectureship, speaking about the theme of truth, grace and unity from the Gospel of John. More than 1,600 people attended, despite icy conditions in many parts of the state. In an effort to reconcile the century-old ... [Read More…]
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