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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…]

Students, faculty volunteer at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Most students may know Liz Rotenberry as a great exercise science professor, but she has a secret. A secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies, that is. Next week, Rotenberry will enter her chocolate chip cookies into the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, which will begin Friday and run through Sept. 18. "It's fun and ... [Read More…]

Residence halls sponsor activities to help students bond

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor The Olympics may be finished in Athens, but in Abilene the games are just gearing up. A residence hall Olympic tournament is just one activity planned to give underclassmen an opportunity to build community within their residence halls. "Building community in the halls is the best place to start," said Todd ... [Read More…]

Enrollment hits record high total: After decreasing for three years, numbers jump by 111 students

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief University officials announced record enrollment figures for the fall of 4,786 students-a 111 student increase from last year and the first increase since 2000. Jack Rich, executive vice president, during a faculty luncheon Wednesday announced the enrollment totals gathered from the 12th-day enrollment ... [Read More…]

‘She lived, loved and laughed’: Students, family remember Halbert in memorial on Monday

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor 'She lived, loved and laughed.' Friends continually used these three words to describe Cheryl Denise Halbert at a celebration of her life Monday in Moody Coliseum. Cheryl was killed Aug. 14 when her car hit a tree in Mason County while she was driving to San Antonio. She was 20. At the beginning of the ... [Read More…]

CAB plans Beach Bash: All-day event to include intramural games, snowcones, ‘Toy Story’

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Leave the beach towel and snorkel at home; it's time again for a beach party, West Texas style. Beach Bash is Saturday, and students can expect sports, Cajun Cones and a free movie. "We're just hoping it will be a really fun and relaxed day," said Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities. ... [Read More…]

Kitchen built in hall lobby: Meals will be available in Smith, Adams halls three times daily

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor A kitchen was installed into the communal lobby area of Smith and Adams residence halls during the summer, where ARAMARK will provide meals three times a day for residents. Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said the decision to install the kitchen came from requests from students and ... [Read More…]

Wal-Mart coming to north Abilene: Supercenter will be built at intersection of I-20 and Hwy. 351

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor A second Wal-Mart Supercenter is scheduled to open in September 2005 at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 351. The Abilene City Council approved a request from Wal-Mart on July 22 to rezone the acreage at the intersection for a development district. After the Supercenter opens, the Wal-Mart on Judge Ely ... [Read More…]

SA uncovers $30,000 expense: Congress forced to pay for electronic bowling scoring built last year

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Amid confusion and questions of financial mishandlings, the Students' Association this week found itself owing $30,000 for the electronic scoring in the bowling alley that should have been covered by last year's SA budget. Executive treasurer Tyler Cosgrove explained to the new Student Congress in its first ... [Read More…]

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