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Construction set to begin on jogging track

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor By the end of November, the university will have a new addition to improve its appearance and the fitness of students, faculty and staff on campus, should they choose to use it. Construction has already begun on the new Walk/Jog trail that will wind two miles around campus, weaving in and out of the trees and ... [Read More…]

Jazz Combo plans night of bee-bop and funk

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By Denton Josey, Student Reporter The ACU Jazz Combo planned to perform for the first time this semester Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Bean Sprout and will perform on several Tuesdays throughout the semester. Originally, the concert was scheduled for Sept. 27, but Greg Bush, director of Jazz Studies, said the group did not have enough material at ... [Read More…]

ISAÕs Chai Cafe delivers tastes of different cultures

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By Denton Josey, Student Reporter The International Students Association invites students to the Campus Center on Oct. 13 from 9 _" 11 p.m. for Chai Cafe. Chai Cafe is an event where international and American students can take a break from studying, meet new people and learn about each other's culture. The university's international students ... [Read More…]

Hunter won’t seek re-election: After being diagnosed with cancer, Bob Hunter will end his more than 20-year career as a state representative when his term finishes in January 2007

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Bob Hunter announced last week he would not seek re-election for his seat as Texas State Representative for the 71st District when his term ends in January 2007. Hunter said he had every intention of filing for re-election at the end of this year; however, after doctors discovered he had prostate cancer during a ... [Read More…]

Homecoming Queen nominees prepare for crowning moment

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor After watching her friend be blindfolded and kidnapped during last week's Ko Jo Kai meeting, Kelci Young had only a matter of minutes before her friend's captors came looking for her. Young, senior integrated marketing and communication major from Franklin, Tenn., was in the middle of explaining instructions to her ... [Read More…]

‘Seussical’ stays on schedule

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Actors in the Homecoming musical have been cramming for weeks, but their study material is unusual for college students: Dr. Seuss books. And their final test isn't really a typical exam; it's a musical: Seussical the Musical. Students in the Theatre Department have been rehearsing for the musical since the first ... [Read More…]

Students select queen nominees

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief After being kidnapped, blindfolded and taken to a central location Wednesday night, 10 women removed their blindfolds to discover they would be this year's Homecoming queen nominees. Betsey Craig, coordinator of Queen's Activities during Homecoming, said surprising the nominees is a long standing ... [Read More…]

Shades expands range of color in its membership

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Shades found the true meaning it its name as seven new members were added to the step squad Sept. 16, allowing the 24-member club to include members from Latino, Philippino, African-American, Japanese and Caucasian descent. "Shades is really starting to be what it was intended to be," said Marie Thomas, Shades ... [Read More…]

Abilene officials relocate hurricane evacuees

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor About 120 Hurricane Rita evacuees arrived at the G.V. Daniels Recreation Center on Saturday, but many have moved back home or to more permanent housing. The remaining 45 evacuees were relocated Thursday to The Salvation Army on Butternut Street. The evacuees arrived early Saturday morning by bus and were greeted by ... [Read More…]

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