By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer In 1910, black farmers owned 15.6 million acres of all farmland in the United States; today, black farmers own less than 3.1 million acres of all farmland in the U.S., and this number is rapidly decreasing. Statistics like these barely break the surface of the study performed by Dr. Waymon Hinson, professor in the ... [Read More…]
Non-members join GATA on stage for Sing Song performance
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer GATA social club invited non-members to "baaaa" in their Sing Song act as bad black sheep and lost little lambs this year. The club extended the invitation to close friends, roommates and women who wanted to be involved in Sing Song to give their act a stronger sound, said Abra Barker, senior integrated marketing ... [Read More…]
Former Sing Song hosts reunite for 50th show
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The six hosts and hostesses will share the Sing Song spotlight this year as they join in song with hosts and hostesses of the past. For the 50th show of Sing Song, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, invited all past hosts and hostesses to return to campus to see how Sing Song has changed in the past 50 ... [Read More…]
Crisp named outstanding alumnus: The university will honor Don Crisp, chair of the Board of Trustees, with the award at the Alumni Day Luncheon at the Abilene Civic Center on Sunday.
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Many emotions and thoughts rushed through Don Crisp's mind last fall when Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, told him he had been selected as ACU's 2005 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. "I was surprised and of course honored by it," Crisp said. "One of my reactions was whether or not it was an ... [Read More…]
As new Director of Student Productions, Massey has gradually opened new avenues for students to express creativity
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Nearly a decade has passed since Kendall Massey first stepped foot into the world of Sing Song. Now in his third year of directing the production he loved while a student, Massey has helped turn the 50-year tradition into an event that showcases students' talents and keeps the alumni returning. The former host ... [Read More…]
Hosts’ journey to Sing Song stage nearing end
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor The high heels Jenna Lucado has to fill look awfully similar to her mother's. Lucado, senior integrated marketing communication major from San Antonio, will perform this weekend in a role her mother, Denalyn (Preston) Lucado, did 27 years ago: Sing Song hostess. "I have wanted to be a hostess since I was a little ... [Read More…]
Employee morale boosted on campus
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Initial results for the 2005-06 Quality of Life survey taken by faculty and staff reflect an overall improvement in the quality of life for employees at the university and their commitment to its mission, said Dr. Dana Hood, associate professor of education and co-chair of the Quality of Life Committee, in an ... [Read More…]
Soul Fest celebrates Black history
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer The Soul Food Fellowship on Monday opened this year's Black History Month celebrations on campus. "The fellowship was a way of introducing the month that was enjoyable for everyone," said LaShae Grottis, director of Student Services and Student Multicultural Enrichment. The affair, which took place in the Hilton ... [Read More…]
Student helped fight Cross Plain’s wildfires in December
By Denton Josey, Student Reporter Daley Anderson's family lost a shed, a boat, their fence, and they used all the egg nog they could find to save their home in December. Like many of the people in Cross Plains, the Anderson family gets their water from a well. When wildfires approached this winter, many people lost electricity and therefore the ... [Read More…]
Students learn about fighting AIDS
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Three students visited Taylor University in Indiana last weekend to learn more about AIDS and HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. David Altuna, sophomore biochemistry major from Austin; Denton Josey, junior journalism major from Eustice, Fla.; and Dab Tally, sophomore biology major from Malindi, Kenya, spent their weekend in ... [Read More…]
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