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Friends remember professor, mentor: Funeral for Trevathan planned for Saturday in Moody Coliseum

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Colleagues describe him as a friend, a mentor and a father figure. Students remember his wild stories in class and how he talked to and treated them like he had known them his whole life. Dr. Charles Trevathan, 68, instructor of sociology and social work and associate general counsel for the university, died ... [Read More…]

Candidates debate as election nears: Congressional contenders encourage young-voter turnout

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Social Security, agriculture, Dyess Air Force Base and disaster relief were a few of the topics debated between Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D.-Abilene, Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R.-Lubbock, and Dr. Richard Peterson, Libertarian, Thursday at the 19th Congressional District Issues Forum and Debate at McMurry University. "I ... [Read More…]

Flu vaccine shortages cancel clinic: Supply of shots cut in half after possible contamination

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The possible contamination of about 48 million doses of the flu vaccine in a British manufacturing plant has cut the supply of flu shots in the United States in half. Vaccine clinics across the country were canceled, including one at ACU on Friday, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a list ... [Read More…]

College Republicans, Democrats meet for debates

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry, D.-Mass., debated each other twice last week over various issues and policies, leading up to the election on Nov. 2. Two ACU clubs met to watch the debates together. The College Democrats met with the College Republicans on Sept. 30 in the University Park Apartments ... [Read More…]

‘ACU has lost a true friend’: Charles Trevathan, 68, dies from apparent heart attack

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Dr. Charles Trevathan, instructor of sociology and social work and associate general counsel for the university, died Tuesday evening after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was 68. Trevathan collapsed while in the office of the Department of Sociology and Social Work and was taken by ambulance to Hendrick ... [Read More…]

Seeing the lights: Gary Gaines’ road to ACU winds through West Texas

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Gary Gaines lives in a world few will ever experience. His resume includes district championships, playoff appearances and even a 1989 high school state championship. Even more surreal, the coach was featured in a best-selling book, Friday Night Lights and that portion of his life from 1988 will also be shown in the ... [Read More…]

Committee selects ten queen nominees

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Ten senior women were kidnapped Wednesday night, taken to the Alumni Relations Office and notified they had been nominated for Homecoming Queen. Last week, students nominated 279 women to the Court, and students will vote for one of the top 10 nominees for Queen Oct. 13-15. The Queen's Activities committee of ... [Read More…]

Congress votes not to change XO rules: Students can run for executive office with 2.5 grade point average

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association voted down an amendment to the bylaws that would have increased the required grade point average from 2.5 to 3.0 to run for an executive officer position. The amendment, which would have needed a two-thirds vote from Congress, fell 20-23 with two abstaining. Senators Casey Bingham, ... [Read More…]

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