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Former students helping recruit future students

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer As Amber Wiard joined the many freshmen who flocked to campus two years ago amid the whirlwind of Welcome Week activity, she wondered, "Why am I here?" For many students, such as Kathleen Spivey, sophomore chemistry major from College Station, the answer was easy. She came because her family attended; it wasn't ... [Read More…]

McDonald Hall to become freshman men’s residence: New housing program will group those in business, Bible

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor McDonald Hall, which houses sophomore women, will become a living and learning community for freshman men in the colleges of Biblical Studies and Business Administration. Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said men enrolled in either the Bible or business University 100 courses ... [Read More…]

Seniors set to graduate Saturday: Ceremonies split to accommodate largest-ever graduating class

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By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer The largest graduating class in university history will walk across the stage Saturday in two separate ceremonies. Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement are combined this year, with commencement for the colleges of Business Administration, Biblical Studies, Nursing and Applied Studies at 11 a.m. in Moody Coliseum, ... [Read More…]

Arrests made in Mabee thefts: Roommates stole thousands in DVDs, ACU Police allege

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief A current and former student were arrested last week and charged with two counts of burglary for allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in DVDs and other merchandise from rooms in Mabee Hall. The two students, roommates at the time, stole the items in February, ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said. Two of four ... [Read More…]

Students drive on despite gas costs

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Students are not changing their driving habits even though gas prices are higher than ever in Texas and show no indication of leveling off. Gas stations near campus display prices of at least $1.60 a gallon. Those prices, however, are lower than the national average of $1.80, according to AAA. Chad Carnes, ... [Read More…]

New Student Congress meets for the first time: Executive president Rouse presents a plan for the future

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Almost 30 members of the newly elected Student Congress listened to a portion of executive president Layne Rouse's plan for the future as well as a speech from graduating senior Taylor Hemness in its first meeting of the new administration and final one of the year. Rouse said he has considered and will continue ... [Read More…]

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Poised to begin 99th year, ACU focuses on centennial: Fund-raiser, history, celebration converge in 2005-06 session

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By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Dr. Michelle Morris has her hands full. Morris, assistant vice president of University and Alumni Relations, serves as coordinator for the Centennial Celebration, has helped create the infrastructure for the celebration and works closely with 10 task forces that plan and implement the celebration activities. The ... [Read More…]

Tuition increase set for 2004-05: 7 percent increase unaffected by recent cutbacks, officials say

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By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Tuition will increase 7 percent next year to a per-hour cost of $455. A yearly increase averaging 6 to 7 percent is normal, said Phil Schubert, vice president for finance. The current cost is $425 per hour. "Increasing tuition is necessary for us to maintain the high quality of education at ACU," Schubert ... [Read More…]

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