By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Before they even began classes, freshmen had the opportunity to learn about the different clubs and groups at the university in a student involvement fair set up by the Students' Association. From noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, freshmen browsed through 45 tables and displays set up by upperclassmen in the Hilton Room ... [Read More…]
Team 55 technicians protect campus computers from viruses
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Team 55 technicians are staying busy this semester by keeping computers on campus updated and free from viruses. Before students can get onto the ACU network, they much register their computers with Team 55 by filling out a form that appears as soon as they try to get online. By filling out the form, the students' ... [Read More…]
Covenant Service offers reflection on ACU’s past, future 100 years
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Students, faculty, administrators and alumni gathered Sunday night to recommit to the mission of the university for the next century as it begins to celebrate its first 100 years. Sunday's Covenant Service allowed attendees to look back at the school's first 100 years of blessings and struggles, give thanks for ... [Read More…]
President Money officially called to order the university’s centennial year
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Moody Coliseum bustled with frenzy Monday at the 100th opening session of the university as students, alumni, members of the Board of Trustees, friends of the university and Abilene citizens waited to see if the keynote speaker would be the President Bush, as rumored by some. Instead, Dr. Royce Money, the 10th ... [Read More…]
The Depot becomes hub of activity and convenience
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Students' minds can now rest easy. The task of trekking all over campus to complete or turn in that last piece of paperwork is obsolete now because of the latest addition on campus: The Depot, a one-stop office for students who need to complete administrative needs such as purchasing meal plans or checking ... [Read More…]
Wal-Mart Supercenter prepared for grand opening
By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The new Wal-Mart Supercenter was scheduled to open Wednesday at State Highway 351 and Interstate 20 and is the beginning of a new chain of developments that will flood the area in the coming months and years. Students have mixed emotions about the new developments, such as Wal-Mart and Cracker Barrel, going on so ... [Read More…]
Barret Hall opens to sophomore women just in time despite construction delays
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Sophomore women began moving into Barret Hall Friday after much suspense about whether their new home would be ready for occupation. Although the inside of the building had been finished for more than two weeks, heavy rainfall caused concern because it stalled workers from pouring concrete, a task that had to be ... [Read More…]
Large freshman class begins its first semester: Welcome Week plays an important role because first-year students often decide to stay or leave a campus based on the first few weeks of school.
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor About 1,000 freshmen arrived on campus last week to begin their college career by participating in Welcome Week, said Robert Heil, director of Admissions and Enrollment Management. Although many first--year students often change their mind about remaining at the university during the first few weeks of the semester ... [Read More…]
Mosquitoes, crickets plague campus: Recent heavy rains cause rapid growth rate
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor While the West Nile virus has been confirmed in Abilene, students shouldn't have to worry about becoming infected. On Aug. 11, the city of Abilene announced that a female mosquito from the Potosi area tested positive for the virus. However, Glen Bailey, the environmental health director for the city, said that there ... [Read More…]
Theatre chooses ‘Seussical’ as musical: Community concerns about the casting of Aida bring about a late switch of the productions.
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief After days of uncertainty, the Theatre Department on Wednesday announced Seussical would replace Aida as this year's Homecoming Musical. The late change occurred after Adam Hester, chair of the Theatre Department, pulled Aida on Aug. 8 because of concerns in the community that a white actress was cast to play a ... [Read More…]
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