By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor While students and faculty were away from campus for spring break last week, my.ACU administrators used the opportunity to upgrade Webmail, calendars and address books. "We try to do these things at a time when it will be least inconvenient," said James Langford, director of Web Integration and Programming. "The ... [Read More…]

By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Eating chili and listening to jazz music were two of the late Dr. Charles Trevathan's favorite things, and the two will come together Saturday at a chili cook-off to honor the instructor of sociology and social work who died Oct. 12. The men's social club Pi Kappa will sponsor the event in the mall area near ... [Read More…]

By Mallory Sherwood,, Features Editor Donna Ragland doesn't have a typical college student's job. Instead of working on campus, at McDonald's or at United Supermarket, she waits by the phone until someone calls to tell her to go to Dallas. Ragland, junior art illustration major from Fort Worth, works as the voice for a cartoon character with ... [Read More…]

By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Faculty discussions about the General Education Review will continue throughout the semester with no clear sign of a rewritten proposal being ready, said Dr. Jeff Arrington, associate dean of Campus Life and co-chair of the General Education Review Committee. The original suggested goal for the rewritten curriculum ... [Read More…]

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Two former members of the House of Representatives will visit campus March 14 and 15 as part of the Congress to Campus Program. Harry Volkmer, D-Missouri, and Robert W. Daniel Jr., R-Virginia, will speak to several classes and student groups and to two Abilene Kiwanis Clubs during their stay. The Congress to ... [Read More…]

By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Students who park near Sikes Residence Hall or the Williams Performing Arts Center will notice something missing on their return from spring break. The small strip of land and concrete between the Sikes parking lot and WPAC parking lot will be removed during spring break, and the two parking lots will be ... [Read More…]

By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Judy Chant's Friday did not begin with an 8 o'clock, but she had work to do before her 9 o'clock. At least she would be done after Chapel. Chant began her third stint in college last semester. This time around, she will not put herself through 8 a.m. classes after sleepless nights or long days on little ... [Read More…]

By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Officials recently announced that six faculty members have been granted tenure. Those six and two others also received promotions. When faculty members have tenure, they have permanent appointments to the university. Thus, instead of signing a contract each year, they have more job security, said Dr. Tim Sensing, ... [Read More…]