By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief With several key battleground states still up for grabs, President George W. Bush led in projected Electoral College votes 249 to Sen. John Kerry's, D-Mass., 242. Wisconsin, Ohio, Iowa, Nevada and New Mexico remained undetermined at 2 a.m. Wednesday. The election could come down to which way Ohio votes and which ... [Read More…]
University Church of Christ initiates $4 million building expansion
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Children with toy spades and shovels broke ground Oct. 24 at University Church of Christ to celebrate the beginning of a $4 million renovation and new activity center project expected to be completed by December 2005. The ceremony was simple and focused on the children because the project is intended for them, ... [Read More…]
Students, faculty discuss issues: Chapel forum, debate begin discussion about election, voting
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor About two-thirds of the students at the Chapel forum Monday night in Cullen Auditorium raised their hands indicating they had already voted or were planning to vote in the presidential election. Later they heard different viewpoints on politics and why Christians should be involved, as well as philosophical stances on ... [Read More…]
Bringing out the vote: With one week left to campaign, Stenholm visits with students
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor If all goes as he plans next week for Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, he might receive a belated birthday present. The Congressman is running against Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, for the 19th District, to be decided Tuesday on Election Day. Stenholm participated in a question-and-answer session in the ... [Read More…]
Wall selected as Homecoming queen
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Nichelle Wall's little brother Navonte felt honored to walk his mentor to the stage in Chapel Friday. And he felt even more honored to call his sister 'queen.' Wall, senior psychology major from Abilene, was crowned as the 2004 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the football game Saturday. "I wasn't expecting ... [Read More…]
Bringing out the vote: Congressional candidate says he struggles to draw young voters
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Debate ended on the floor of the U.S. Congress, and Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, left the chamber frustrated with the discussion over provisions of a tax bill. After making his way back to his Washington, D.C., office, he sat down to return a call from a reporter. The reporter, unaware of the debate that ... [Read More…]
Barnard announces crest theft decision: $1,400 in fines levied against club members, pledges involved
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, released his findings and disciplinary actions over the weekend against the seven members and pledges of the Gamma Sigma Phi men's social club involved in stealing the Frater Sodalis crest from the Larry "Satch" Sanders Intramural Field. Among the consequences, a total of ... [Read More…]
Centennial vision tops State of University speech
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Dr. K.B. Massingill, director of the Adams Center, asked about 280 people at Monday's State of the University Address in the Teague Special Events Center about the second century vision, "What will ACU be like for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren?," as ACU approaches its Centennial Celebration next year ... [Read More…]
Electoral College a foreign concept to some
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor When voters cast their ballots Nov. 2, they're not voting for the president of the United States. They're choosing electors, who will meet to choose the president more than one month later on Dec. 13. The Electoral College is as old as democracy in America, but few citizens actually understand how it works. "I ... [Read More…]
Many students unacquainted with the issues: Busy schedules cited as a common reason for not voting, keeping informed
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor In the last presidential election, most current college students were just learning how to drive and studying for the SATs, but in less than two weeks, they will have their first opportunity to help choose the leader of the United States of America. Getting involved in politics can be intimidating, especially ... [Read More…]
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