By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor "A ring by spring" is often the joke heard on campus each year. Some women take it to heart. But not this year. Healthy Relationships Week, presented by Residence Life Education and Housing and the University Counseling Center, introduced students to "The Lord before the Ring," a play on words both with ACU's ... [Read More…]
Students react to service group’s plea: Big Brothers Big Sisters recruits more than 200 after Chapel program
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor When Angie Hernandez was a child, someone made a difference in her life. Now it is her turn to give back to the community she grew up in. A recent graduate of ACU, Hernandez, now the matching enrollment specialist for Abilene's Big Brother Big Sisters, is part of a team of individuals reaching out to ... [Read More…]
Deans back to work following sabbaticals: Research, writing occupy their time away from university
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Two colleges on campus have a welcome addition back into their staff: the deans. Dr. Jack Reese, dean of the college of Biblical Studies, and Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the college of Business Administration, have returned from sabbaticals they took last semester. After spending the fall writing his latest book, Reese ... [Read More…]
$20,000 donated to Theatre Department: Gift given to honor Rob Sommerwerck, who died in 2003
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The mother and step-father of Rob Sommerwerck donated $20,000 to the Theatre Department, and Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, presented the check in Thursday's theatre small-group Chapel to Adam Hester, chair of the department. Sommerwerck was killed April 15, 2003, when his car was broadsided by a truck ... [Read More…]
Searching for Authenticity: A desire for peace and truth in life led Dr. Fred Aquino away from his religious upbringing but finally back to God and the Church.
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Dr. Fred Aquino teaches at a Church of Christ university, but unlike many of the professors at ACU who have followed that tradition their entire lives, Aquino began his with different religious views. Aquino, assistant professor of systematic theology, grew up in Niagara Falls, N.Y., with his Italian Roman ... [Read More…]
SA approves project funds for Sikes Hall: Congress to look for more funding to connect Sikes, WPAC parking lots
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association's first official business meeting of the semester Wednesday began by revisiting a project approved last semester. Sikes Hall Rep. Lauren Hart explained that although the university's administration was in favor of Congress' proposed project to connect the Sikes and Williams Performing ... [Read More…]
Enrollment projections follow trend for spring
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor The Admissions Office estimates an increase in enrollment from the 2004 spring semester, and official numbers were not released until Wednesday. Robert Heil, director of admissions and enrollment management, said between 4,375 and 4,440 students enrolled this semester. University officials are increasing ... [Read More…]
Centennial book in progress: Campaign to begin 2005 school year with photographic book
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor The Centennial Campaign's yearlong celebration will begin in February with production of a photographic book honoring ACU and its 100-year history. Ron Hadfield, director of creative services and editor of ACU Today magazine, plans to begin compiling the 192-page, hardback book that will be for sale for $40 to ... [Read More…]
New restaurants provide foreign flavor: T.C. Luigi’s, Oscar’s restaurants looking to entice students
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Abilene residents have two new options for dining: T.C. Luigi's Pizza and Oscar's Restaurant, both of which opened in November. T.C. Luigi's serves New York-style pizza as well as Greek and Mediterranean food, the owner of the franchise being from Greece. Greg Bondick, along with his wife, Lynnette, bought into the ... [Read More…]
Students hope for domino effect: Group visits Christian Village residents each Monday evening
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Every Monday at 6:30 p.m., a group of students makes the trek to Christian Village Retirement Community for dominoes and a good time. Members of what has come to be known as the Domino Club have built strong relationships with the residents of Christian Village. Nathan Gray, senior biology major from Memphis, Tenn., ... [Read More…]
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