By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The number of students who registered for fall classes has decreased since last spring's registration period, but the employees of the Registrar's Office said they still believe the registration process went smoothly. Lisa McCarty, assistant in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, said Maymester and ... [Read More…]
Chapel leaders tackle issue of abortion: Spiritual Life Core said students suggested issue be discussed
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor As discussion and controversy involving an individual's right to live has dominated the news recently, Chapel coordinators have given students a chance to discuss issues of life in three consecutive Thursday services focusing on abortion. Although abortion remains a sensitive topic among Christians, campus ... [Read More…]
Scott elected by wide margin
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Justin Scott defeated his opponents Friday in the race for president of Students' Association against Keith Robinson and Jonathan Wactor. Melanie Booker and Tyler Cosgrove were re-elected to vice president and treasurer, respectively. Scott, junior political science major from Whitehouse, said he didn't expect ... [Read More…]
Schiavo case poses ethical questions: Students, professors grapple to answer right-to-life issues
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Less than a week after the death of Terri Schiavo, the brain-damaged woman caught in the middle of a legal battle between her husband and parents, professors and students are left analyzing the ethical and moral issues involved in the case and determining what they would want done in their own lives. Schiavo was in a ... [Read More…]
ACU for Abilene to center more on missions
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The annual ACU for Abilene service day, planned by the Service Action Leadership Team, will be April 16. Students who participate will take on a more intensified and mission-centered role this year than in the past. "We often talk about wanting to serve God and helping those in need," said Jordan Swim, sophomore ... [Read More…]
Country star brings act to Paramount: Former student was one class from graduating before music career
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Country singer and former ACU student Aaron Watson will return to Abilene on Tuesday for a concert and the release of his latest CD. The concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Paramount Theatre, and tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. All audience members also will receive Watson's CD, Live ... [Read More…]
Congress discusses ways to increase sporting attendance
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief In one of the last official Students' Association meetings of the year, Congress devoted its entire meeting not to votes and resolutions but to brainstorming ideas to increase student attendance at university sporting events. College of Business Administration Building Rep. Paul Harshman, Williams Performing ... [Read More…]
Elections continue despite voting mix-up: Conflict with freshman registration puts plans for E-vote on hold
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Less than 24 hours before the Students' Association election for executive officers was to take place online for the first time, network administrators informed the elections committee that online voting could not happen because of a conflict with freshman registration. Dr. James Langford, director of Web ... [Read More…]
Coordinator solves green card issue: Opsitch allowed to return after three-month ordeal in France
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Yann Opsitch, one of five missions coordinators, has returned from his almost three-month stay in Paris. After spending Christmas break in the country, Opsitch, a native Frenchman, was unable to return to America with his wife, Rita, because he did not have a valid green card. Opsitch was nearing the end of a ... [Read More…]
Thompson to be given Morlan award April 8: Education Department recognizes alumnus
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor The Department of Education will award Frances (McBroom) Thompson, class of '63, with the Morlan award, which recognizes distinguished alumni from the department, on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Teague Special Events Center. Dr. Jerry Whitworth, professor of education, said the committee that chooses the recipient of ... [Read More…]
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