By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor A job advertisement has been placed in the December issue of the Christian Chronicle, and a search committee has been formed to find a replacement for Dr. Jonathan Wade, assistant professor of English and assistant director of the Honors Program. Wade is leaving at the end of the semester and moving to Cullowhee, ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving travel raises safety concerns: Four students involved in wrecks while driving during holiday break
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Drivers traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday encountered heavier traffic and more serious driving conditions, and a few students were involved in wrecks last weekend. Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said he knows at least four students who had wrecks during the break, although he does not have many ... [Read More…]
Community-formation Chapel could begin next semester
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Although original plans for Thursday Chapel never materialized this semester, coordinators said they hope to offer one special Chapel in Chapel on the Hill or Hart Auditorium in the spring, as well as small-group Chapels. Chapel has met in Moody Coliseum on Thursdays this semester even though coordinators had ... [Read More…]
Students warned to take highway precautions during holiday travel
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer In 11 days, ACU's campus will appear deserted. Most of the 5,800 students, faculty and staff will be finished attending and teaching classes, and students will have departed to enjoy the one-month Christmas break. If statistics are correct, though, nearly 4,020 deaths will result from crash-related accidents ... [Read More…]
Watson discusses meal plans with Congress: SA tables plan for scholarship meant for student leaders on campus
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Kevin Watson, chief administrative services officer, spoke to Student Congress on Wednesday night and answered questions regarding the university's meal plan policy. Watson talked to students for 30 minutes, answering questions that ranged from why students cannot swipe their cards multiple times per meal to if ... [Read More…]
Gardner Hall residents treated to Thanksgiving meal Thursday by staff in show of appreciation
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer For 200 freshman women in Gardner Hall, it all came down to their gobble-and they should start practicing. On Thursday, Gardner Hall residents participated in a gobbling contest as one of the activities during a special Thanksgiving meal given by Gardner staff in appreciation of the women. The meal, catered by ... [Read More…]
Debate team to contend for nationals: Several members could receive bid for tournament
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Lizz Alvarez has a chance. She went to nationals four years ago and placed 14th. Now she is looking to go again, this time to win. This weekend, ACU's nationally ranked forensic team, a competitive public speaking and debate team, is expecting several of its members to receive a bid this weekend at the ... [Read More…]
Rain leaves Sociology out to dry: Four classrooms in Administration Building flood during weekend
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Sociology instructors opened their classroom doors in the Administration Building on Monday to find standing water, forcing classes to be canceled and the Sociology Department to modify schedules and find substitute rooms. Rooms 100, 101, 102 and 103 and a storage room in the north wing of the Administration ... [Read More…]
Classroom to honor memory of Charles Trevathan
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor A classroom in the Administration Building will be named in honor of Dr. Charles Trevathan, former instructor of sociology and social work, who died Oct. 12 of an apparent heart attack. The university is also organizing an endowed scholarship fund in Trevathan's name, which planners say they hope will be ... [Read More…]
Employees to receive one-time pay next month: Supplemental payment to come instead of annual salary raise
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief In lieu of annual raises, full- and half-time faculty and staff will receive a one-time supplemental pay Dec. 1. Full-time employees will receive $750, and half-time employees will receive $375, as long as they were employed by June 1. Phil Schubert, vice president of finance, said he realizes the one-time ... [Read More…]
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