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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.

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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’

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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…]

Administrators make plans for School of Information Technology and Computing

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor ACU'S fifth college will open for prospective students in the fall of 2007, coordinators said. The School of Information Technology and Computing, which has been in the works for three years, is in the process of developing new degree plans, courses and majors for students of the future school. Beginning this ... [Read More…]

Music of Bob Dylan, U2 among topics for Coffee House discussions

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By Denton Josey, Student Reporter The first time he saw the movie Crash, Steven Moore was moved by the issues it brought up. "It raised questions about race in a new, different, fresh way," said Moore, assistant professor in the Department of English. "It really speaks to so many people." Discussions about Crash are only part of the forums ... [Read More…]

Diaz to create theme-based painting during scripture reading

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By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Cuban-American artist Rolando Diaz will paint during a live performance Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night at 8:45 p.m. in the Williams Performing Arts Center. His performances are a part of Bible Lectureship that organizers hope will appeal to the college crowd through art, music and spirituality. As music plays ... [Read More…]

Money to open lectures with Milligan College president

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, will share the Lectureship stage Sunday night as he delivers his opening address with Dr. Don Jeanes, president of Milligan College in Johnson City, Tenn. The lecture, entitled "The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us," will focus on unity, said Dr. Mark Love, director ... [Read More…]

Organizers plan September event: Although he has five less months to plan the next Lectureship, Dr. Mark Love said he believes organization for next semester’s event is going well.

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief When the Bible Lectureship ends each February, Dr. Mark Love, director of Ministry Events, usually can go a couple months before having to begin planning the next year's event. This year, however, with Lectureship moving to the third weekend in September, planning already has begun for next year's event, which ... [Read More…]

Forum aims to restore unity among churches: After a century since their split was recognized, leaders from the Church of Christ and Christian Church meet at Lectureship for the Restoration Unity Forum.

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief "There is a distinct people taking the word of God as their only and sufficient rule of faith, calling their churches 'churches of Christ' or 'churches of God,' distinct and separate in name, work and rule of faith from all other bodies of people." Shortly after David Lipscomb penned these words about 100 years ... [Read More…]

Former ACU first lady Ruth Stevens dies at age 80

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Ruth Stevens, wife of past-president and chancellor emeritus, Dr. John Stevens, died Saturday afternoon in her home at the age of 80. Ruth had been in Hospice care at her home at Christian Village. The former first lady of the university spent most of her adult life dedicated to the school, said Dr. Royce ... [Read More…]

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