By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief As the Students' Association waits to fill out the 83rd Student Congress with freshman senators, residence hall and academic building representatives, communication is the focus for the executive officers. "We're trying to flood the channels of communication," said Layne Rouse, executive president. Elections ... [Read More…]
Five-star rating system revised: Social club officers to have more influence in their club’s rating
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor The five-star rating system for social clubs has been updated so that club officers can assess their clubs' involvement and activities. The rating system is now "not quite as arbitrary and more collaborative," said Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. Last year, only Campus Life officials made the rating ... [Read More…]
Centennial Campaign raises one-third of goal: With 28 months to go, $57 million of $150 million raised
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor With 12 months until the beginning of ACU's Centennial Celebration and 28 months until the end of the Campaign, everything is on schedule and receiving great response, said Phil Boone, director of the Campaign. The Campaign has raised more than $57 million out of the $150 million total to be raised by December 2006. ... [Read More…]
Amusing tactics attract customers to new shops: Shops at Abilene boasts five businesses, more near completion
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Students will have more opportunities to shop since several new businesses were completed this summer. At the new Shops at Abilene at Catclaw and Southwest drives across from Wal-Mart Supercenter, five new stores are open, and several more are being built. Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels craft store, Ross Dress for ... [Read More…]
New Chapel coordinator begins work: Chapel may not meet in Moody Coliseum on Thursdays this year
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The Chapel program is undergoing some tweaking this year, and a new coordinator recently has begun working. Shane Hughes, the new coordinator of Chapel programs who is taking Brad Carter's place, started work two weeks ago. He said so far everything has gone smoothly. "I think that working with Chapel is like ... [Read More…]
Medical, counseling centers acquire more room to serve campus
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor After three years of planning and preparation, ACU has a new counseling center and an expanded medical center. Both the medical and counseling centers have doubled in size since last spring. The counseling center has moved into the lower level of McKinzie Hall, and the medical center has taken over the counseling ... [Read More…]
Students’ lights shine despite rain: Record number of new students work around storms
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Rain, upperclassmen and fun welcomed a record number of new students to campus last week. Although frequent thunderstorms dampened campus throughout Welcome Week, they didn't dampen spirits. "We've had rain and all kinds of stuff that hasn't really gone our way," said Amber Cardot, a Welcome Week student ... [Read More…]
Junior killed while driving home to San Antonio
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Although memories will pour out from the friends of Cheryl Halbert, they all cycle back to one thing: Cheryl's love. Her love for people. Her love for family. Her love for friends. Her love for kids. "She loved everyone," said Andrea Schweikhard, junior communication major from Tulsa, Okla., and one of Halbert's ... [Read More…]
Net worth increases $21 million: Operating deficit half of what once was anticipated last year
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The university realized a $21 million increase in net worth for the 2003-04 school year-the largest increase in net worth since 2000-said Phil Schubert, vice president of finance. Strong, yearlong investment gains in a market that had suffered for all investors the previous two years allowed the endowment to ... [Read More…]
Enrollment forecasts show increasing numbers: Exact figures will not be known until third week of school
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Enrollment is predicted to increase slightly this fall compared to last school year with the largest freshman class in ACU history, administration and admission officials said. Official 12th-day enrollment figures will not be released for a few weeks. "We expect to meet or exceed our forecast, which was for around ... [Read More…]
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