By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association on Wednesday unanimously approved a semester budget of $116,500, which includes more than $40,000 for 33 student groups and organizations. As has become custom, student groups requested much more than Congress had available; this semester, groups asked for $100,000 when they submitted ... [Read More…]
Former student awaits bond hearing, faces two counts of capital murder
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Brandon Woodruff, former ACU student, awaits a bond hearing Monday in hopes that the judge will lower his bond that was set at $2 million in October, when Hunt County Police charged him with two counts of capital murder in connection with the death of his parents in their home. Assistant District Attorney ... [Read More…]
Students can donate blood Wednesday
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Students can give the gift of life Wednesday when two bloodmobiles roll onto campus from the Meek Blood Center. The Center, in search of 100 donors, will set up in the Campus Center parking lot at 11 a.m., said Amanda Spell, director of student organizations, in an e-mail. "Hosting a blood drive is a personal ... [Read More…]
Optimist videos meet iTunes
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Students can now watch Optimist video news segments for free on the digital media player, iTunes. The Optimist began offering the news segments in the beginning of the fall semester on its Web site, www.acuoptimist.com. Now, with iTunes, people can watch Optimist videos more easily because they only have to visit the ... [Read More…]
New Library Commons area to open next month
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The university should complete the Library Commons and have it ready for student use on Feb. 17, said Bob Nevill, director of physical resources. For now, however, students wanting to study might have a difficult time in Brown Library, where tables and chairs have vanished, and shelves of books fill the once vacant ... [Read More…]
Barret Hall’s new coffee shop serves up Java City specialties…and it takes Bean Bucks
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Coffee lovers have an additional place to commune over fresh coffee and warm pastries this semester with the addition of The Den, Barret Hall's Java City coffee shop, which is adjacent to the residence hall's office. The Den, which had its grand opening Wednesday at 9 a.m., was aptly named for its decoration: ... [Read More…]
DTs aim for spring reactivation
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Members of women's social club Delta Theta are continuing their self-study this semester as they refocus their club's mission and goals and await reactivation later in the spring, in time for rushes. Lindsey Jessup, DT president and senior human communication major from Bakersfield, Calif., said in an e-mail that the ... [Read More…]
OCAD helps with job hunt
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Students who want an advantage when beginning their job search should look no farther than CareerLink, an online job-search tool sponsored by the Office of Career and Academic Development. Students who have signed up with CareerLink can access information regarding on-campus employer interviews and search for ... [Read More…]
Hailey first Democrat to enter contest for open House seat
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Dr. Mel Hailey, chair of the Political Science Department, will run with the chance to keep a 29-year ACU political tradition alive. Hailey, a Democrat, will campaign to fill the vacancy of Texas District 71 representative, which will be left by Republican Rep. Bob Hunter. "I'm running to fill some awfully big ... [Read More…]
Delta Theta awaiting university decision for reactivation
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor University officials have yet to decide the immediate future of women's social club Delta Theta. The club was deactivated in October after the club's advisers resigned, prompting the administration to require members to conduct a self-study of the club to evaluate its mission and purpose before reactivating ... [Read More…]
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