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…]
Feedback on residence hall leaders both positive and negative
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Bonnie Buchanan was by Rebecca Venable's side the entire night. The night Venable's dad died last year, Buchanan found Venable a ride to the airport at 4 a.m. to fly home to Colorado, and she sent letters and e-mails everyday to support and encourage Venable during the week of her father's funeral. Buchanan, ... [Read More…]
University office makes history by entering parade float for the first time ever
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Indiana Jones just entered Abilene - on a float that is. For the first time ever, a university office is entering a float in the Homecoming Parade at 9:30 Saturday morning to compete with 27 student organization floats. Matt Boisvert, director of the Career and Academic Development program, came up with the idea ... [Read More…]
On the issues
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor With the presidential election less than two weeks away, President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., are finalizing their campaigns and reiterating their stances on certain issues, Bush claiming experience and Kerry calling for a change. Here is a list of issues at the forefront of the election and where ... [Read More…]
The show will go on: Gary Varner juggles many jobs as professor in Theatre Department
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Gary Varner sits in an old chair backstage of the Abilene Civic Center, patting his foot and checking his cell phone for the time every few minutes. He takes his baseball cap off every now and then to scratch his head and smooth down his short, graying hair. Pausing for a moment from working on the lighting for Kiss ... [Read More…]
Hall construction on schedule
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Plans are still up in the air about whether the new residence hall across from the Brown Library parking lot will be built this year. "We're still working on the budget, trying to see if we can get the cost in line," said Jack Rich, executive vice president. "We're working hard to see if we can get in within the ... [Read More…]
Students, faculty remember those fighting in war effort
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor With American troops fighting in Iraq for more than 80 weeks, few people on campus are unaffected. Most people know someone overseas, or know someone who knows someone. Monica Smith, junior journalism major from Fort Worth, had the joy last week of spending time with her father, who is on leave for two weeks ... [Read More…]
More than 70 selected to lead mission trips during spring break
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Melanie Morrison remembers the first homeless person she met in Chicago while on a Spring Break Campaign. The experience changed her life in 2002, and she has been returning ever since as both a campaigner and a Spring Break Campaign leader. "I watched God working in the lives of not only the homeless and the ... [Read More…]
Campus political groups encourage involvement
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Many Republicans and Democrats will be campaigning for their respective candidate Nov. 1, the night before the general election. Meanwhile, the College Republicans and College Democrats, led by two sophomores, will come together and debate at a political forum where they will discuss various issues at stake in the ... [Read More…]
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