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Barnard calls for changes: Dean of Campus Life asks for improvement of student behavior

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, spoke to students in Chapel on Tuesday about several recurring behavioral issues that have concerned him. He said a number of instances over the past several weeks spurred him to appeal to the student body to look at their behavior. Barnard began by requesting students arrive ... [Read More…]

Follies highlights ‘ACU difference’: ‘The AC: Nothing’s Cooler’ chosen for this year’s Follies theme

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor 'The AC: Nothing's Cooler' is this year's theme for Freshman Follies, playing off of FOX's hit show The OC. "I chose The AC as a theme because The OC is a popular TV show, and how it can contrast what The OC says," said Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions. "The OC is a show that is about worldly things, ... [Read More…]

Student travels to New York and remembers the day the towers fell

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Daniele Ntahonkiriye lived in fear every day. In her hometown, residents are afraid to leave their houses and go into the countryside, and she came to the United States three years ago thinking she could leave behind the war-stricken country and finally shed the constant feeling of terror in her life. Daniele's ... [Read More…]

SA approves appointees: Administration’s loan gives Congress’ budget some breathing room

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Student Congress in its first official meeting of the year Wednesday approved 23 appointees to fill vacant seats amid much debate and confusion over parliamentary procedure. When only 35 of 58 seats were filled after elections this month and few eligible candidates asked to be appointed, Layne Rouse, executive ... [Read More…]

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ACU Police work to improve safety: Department chief says lack of driver safety more problematic

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor The ACU Police and Administrative Services made several additions to campus to improve students' safety since last semester and encourage feedback from students about safety concerns, said Jimmy Ellison, ACU police chief. The only safety trend Ellison said he has noticed this school year is an annual one: lack of ... [Read More…]

Men adjust to McDonald life: Hall director works to get students into community mindset

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor McDonald Hall has become a place of community and friendship-for men. Last spring, Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, announced the residence hall would be converted from a sophomore women's hall to a male living and learning community for mostly Bible and business ... [Read More…]

Small-group Chapel plans still on hold

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Too many students Ð 1,447 Ð attended Chapel Thursday in Moody Coliseum to divide into Community-Formation Chapels this week, said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, and on Thursdays Chapel will continue to meet in Moody until small groups are finalized. "I think one more week in Moody, then we ought to be able ... [Read More…]

Faculty, staff give to Centennial: Officials say donations expected to be high after deadline last week

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Contributions from faculty and staff members to the Centennial Campaign were due Friday, with Campaign officials expecting a good response. Brent Magner, director of development, said Friday was the first deadline for the Faculty-Staff Campaign, but faculty and staff members will have an opportunity to contribute in ... [Read More…]

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