By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Constuction on University Church of Christ should be finished by November, one month earlier than originally estimated, said Dr. Eddie Sharp, pulpit minister and professor of Bible, missons and ministry. "We had some good days uninterrupted by weather, and we had good workers," Sharp said. Although rain in the city ... [Read More…]
What began as a way to pass time has grown into more than 50 students riding bicycles together
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Outside of a University Park apartment building stand six standard bikes, two tandem bikes, five unicycles, four long boards and a moped. For Daniel Wheeler and Aaron Bell these modes of transportation are their latest toys. "We pick them up at garage sales and pawn shops; sometimes we trade things for them," ... [Read More…]
Students transfer to ACU from Tulane following Katrina destruction
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Two students began classes Monday, only three weeks late. The students-a freshman exercise science major and a senior pre-med major-transferred from Tulane University in New Orleans after the university closed for the semester. After severe flooding shut down Tulane's campus and the city of New Orleans, universities ... [Read More…]
Campus Court receives makeover
By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The City of Abilene is grinding up Campus Court's old surface and replacing it from East North 16th Street to Ambler Avenue; these renovations will include new curbs, gutters, street lights, asphalt and more, costing just less than half a million dollars, and estimated to be completed by the end of September. Jimmy ... [Read More…]
Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys, Clad in Scarlett play Abilene, various cities across nation
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor While some only dream of being in a band and performing across the country, a few students actually are living out their goals and are gaining a large following. Concert series such as JamFest, Jam for Justice and performances through the ACU Band Network showcase student bands such as Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys ... [Read More…]
Bubble helps dry out Moody flooring: After collecting about 100 gallons of water from the hardwood floor, Moody Coliseum reopens for Chapel programming and sports teams’ practices.
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The Moody Bubble has burst, and Chapel is back on its regular schedule. Before bursting, the bubble constructed of tarp helped collect 325 gallons of water, about 100 gallons of which came from the maple hardwood floor and sub-floor in Moody Coliseum, said Bob Nevill, director of Physical Resources. Nevill said in ... [Read More…]
Twelfth-day figures show total enrollment down but freshman class third largest in school history
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The university welcomed the third largest entering class in school history this year with 1,182 new undergraduate students. A year removed from receiving the largest class in university history and graduating a large senior class, total enrollment dropped 83 students to 4,703 when administrators announced ... [Read More…]
New residents say final touch-ups to Barret worth the hassle
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor More than two weeks have passed since the residents of Barret Hall moved into their newly constructed residence hall Aug. 20, as scheduled, despite beliefs that it would not be completed because of heavy rains in the weeks before. Now the women are settled in rooms, which are set up into pods, have made ... [Read More…]
Minister moves to part-time: Dr. Jerry Taylor has resigned from his position as lead minister at N. 10th and Treadway Church of Christ, while accepting a part-time preaching position.
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Highland Church of Christ will soon add another minister to its staff. Beginning Oct. 1, Dr. Jerry Taylor, assistant professor of Bible, missions and minstry, will serve as Highland's associate minister, preaching when the head preacher, Mike Cope, is out of town. Taylor will leave his post as head minister at N 10th ... [Read More…]
Provost approves research sabbaticals for faculty
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer The university faculty will be without six of its professors throughout the 2005-06 school year, as they pursue various endeavors on a university-funded sabbatical. Sabbatical, or Faculty Renewal Leave, is a program offered by the university that gives faculty the opportunity to take one or two semesters off to ... [Read More…]
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