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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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Poker allowed, not gambling: Residence directors encourage playing for chips, not money

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Although a national poker craze has grown through the last several years as ESPN, Bravo and several other TV networks have broadcast major tournaments, Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said he has not seen much of a problem on campus and has not had to take any disciplinary action against it. Gambling in ... [Read More…]

Assistant direct of honors studies takes job in North Carolina

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Dr. Jonathan Wade, assistant professor of English and assistant director of honors studies, announced his resignation from the university Monday. He will complete the fall semester and move to Cullowhee, N.C., in December, where he will take the position of center fellow at the North Carolina Center for the ... [Read More…]

Six investigated for theft of crest: Suspects to go before panel of faculty, students Wednesday

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Six members and pledges of the Gamma Sigma Phi men's social club will go before a panel of faculty, staff and students Wednesday afternoon to tell of their involvement in the theft of the Frater Sodalis crest from the intramural fields across from Gardner Hall. The panel will recommend to Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean ... [Read More…]

Students encouraged to apply for WorldWide Witness

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By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Last summer, Justin Tuggle wanted to see what mission work was all about. He spent 10 weeks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, evangelizing to university students alongside other Christians on campus, and he discovered something. "Foreign missions is exciting," said Tuggle, graduate student in Bible from Edmond, Okla. ... [Read More…]

The long journey from home: Madagascar sends 24 students halfway across the world to ACU

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Dr. John Tyson walked into the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar, one Saturday morning in November 2003 not knowing what to expect. While visiting the country on the first U.S.-Madagascar Business Council and trade mission, Tyson, vice president for development, represented World Christian Broadcasting, ... [Read More…]

Memorial service planned: Student could face manslaughter charges for fatal collision

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor A memorial service for former student Emmanuel Anyanwu is being tentatively planned for Thursday night in the Chapel on the Hill. Anyanwu, 22, died early Saturday evening in a car wreck on North First and Mesquite streets. He was partially ejected from his Mitsubishi sports utility vehicle after it was hit from ... [Read More…]

SA supports Opening Chapel flag: Congress also creates committee to research student meal plans

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association showed support for the controversial American flag displayed during Opening Day Ceremonies in Chapel. Anxious to respond to a petition that circulated last week against the size of the flag, Congress passed a resolution showing its approval of the flag and its size. "Students from ... [Read More…]

ACU media outlets collect awards at recent convention: Honors demonstrate that ‘convergence is working’

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By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer The Journalism and Mass Communication Department garnered 24 awards at the Southwestern Journalism Congress Sept. 17 in Monroe, La. The awards were for ACU student media programs, the Optimist, Prickly Pear and KACU. Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department, and three of ACU's ... [Read More…]

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