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Covenant Service offers reflection on ACU’s past, future 100 years

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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

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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

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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 The task of trekking all over campus to complete or turn in that last piece of paperwork is obsolete now because of the latest addition on campus: The Depot, a one-stop office for students who need to complete administrative needs such as purchasing meal plans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

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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

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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.

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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…]

Theatre chooses ‘Seussical’ as musical: Community concerns about the casting of Aida bring about a late switch of the productions.

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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…]

University operating with surplus: Administrators dedicate $4.5 million for a three-year plan toward increasing faculty salaries.

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The university's operating budget saw about a $6 million positive swing last year to end the year with more than a $1 million surplus, said Phil Schubert, vice president of finance. Total net worth, which also takes into account investment earnings and gifts to the university, also climbed $18 million during ... [Read More…]

August downpour still leaves some in drought

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Heavy rains during Aug-ust helped reverse a negative trend for Abilene lakes and reservoirs and made campus grass and plants greener, but they also slowed campus construction projects. Bob Nevill, director of Physical Resources, said the rains delayed the completion of Barret Hall until last week-just a day ... [Read More…]

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