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Forum to focus on ICOC relations: Another will center on overcoming racial distinctions in churches

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Two ongoing forums at this year's Bible Lectureship will address hot issues among Churches of Christ. One forum, "Continuing Conversations with the International Churches of Christ," will begin at 3:15 p.m. Monday through Wednesday in Room 114 of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. The main focus of the ... [Read More…]

Sing Song video a tedious task: Production crew works long hours filming acts behind the scenes

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By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Behind Sing Song's choreographed songs and club and class competitions, a video production crew works around the clock to provide professional video for the production. Much of the Sing Song video crew prefers being behind the scenes rather than being in the spotlight. Producer and director Scott Delony, junior ... [Read More…]

New residence hall built after 25 years : A.B. Barret Hall’s completion expected to be on schedule

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By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Steel beams loom in the sky, rising from big dirt holes in the ground; cars haphazardly park around the construction site. Workers in yellow hardhats flood what once was a student parking lot. The construction continues. As expected, construction on the new residence hall, A.B. Barret Hall, located across ... [Read More…]

University cites Leeson with award: Pulitzer-winning photographer chosen as Outstanding Alumnus of Year

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor John Best doesn't give himself credit for helping David Leeson win a Pulitzer Prize in photography. But he does credit Leeson with giving him his first gray hairs. Leeson, class of 1978, worked under Best at the Abilene Reporter-News in the early 1980s and will be honored Sunday by the Alumni Association as the ... [Read More…]

Some abstain from Sing Song: Not all students involved in annual campuswide show

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By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Although hundreds of students will participate in Sing Song this weekend, many who don't are glad to avoid the hype of the production. The nonparticipants spend time focusing on school, working, playing or doing absolutely nothing. "Sing Song is a lot like pledging," said Aaron Bell, junior communication major from ... [Read More…]

Trustees discuss Centennial Campaign, student tuition, budget

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Fifty-four Board of Trustees will meet Friday and Saturday to make decisions about student tuition, the university's budget and long range plans for the university. The re-election of Dr. Royce Money, president of the University, is also on the agenda for the annual meeting, said Dr. Gaston Welborn, vice ... [Read More…]

Tri Kappa Gamma, Trojans not in Sing Song: Lack of members influences clubs’ ability to participate

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By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor They haven't felt the glow of the stage lights or waited in costumes in a small gym for Sing Song to begin in seven years and they won't again this year. Social clubs Trojans and Tri Kappa Gamma cannot participate in Sing Song this year because they don't have the required 35 interested members. TKG, a ... [Read More…]

Singing their Swan Song: After three years, seniors prepare for last shot in spotlight

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By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor They began as silly freshman. They competed fiercely with their clubs. Some became hosts, and others worked behind the scenes. Now they are saying goodbye. Six seniors, who have been involved in Sing Song for four years, are looking back on the experiences they've shared along the way. "It's been an amazing ... [Read More…]

Biblical Studies Building renamed: Name change in honor of late trustee members: Packer, Onstead

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor The Biblical Studies Building will be officially renamed the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building this weekend in honor of the late Lynn Packer and Robert Onstead. Both Onstead and Packer were Board of Trustees members and co-chaired a campaign in the mid '80s to build a new Biblical Studies Building. In seven ... [Read More…]

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