By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Amanda Spell will not return as coordinator of student organizations next year and might not return to the university at all once her husband finishes graduate school and finds a job. Although no official announcement has been made, Spell said she has told some people of the decision and others are beginning to ... [Read More…]
Actors prepare for new production: ‘Godspell’ a source of intimidation, debate about Christ, his life
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer While most students are studying or spending time with friends, Ryan Crowder is learning how to act like Jesus - literally. Crowder, senior theatre major from Thornton, Colo., will portray Jesus in the upcoming ACU Theatre production of Godspell. The musical will open April 15 and run for three weekends. Godspell ... [Read More…]
Dining Services rated on quality, value of experience: Students could enter a contest to win airline tickets
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer University Dining Services recently conducted a survey to find out students' opinions of campus dining. Cory Bourg, director of ARAMARK Food Service, said in an e-mail that Dining Services is hoping to get feedback from students on "menu offerings, times of operations, selection, variety, quality, service and the ... [Read More…]
Alumnus wins Pulitzer for Iraq photos: Leeson, four-time finalist, awarded top prize for ‘Morning News’ work
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief For David Leeson, the long, hard road to healing just became a little shorter. The university alumnus, class of 1978, spent nearly two months in Iraq photographing the dead, the dying, the bloodied-all casualties of war. Now his work, together with that of Dallas Morning News colleague Cheryl Diaz Meyer, ... [Read More…]
Editors chosen for on-campus media: Students reviewed by panel of faculty, administration
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Editors of next year's student publications, the Prickly Pear and the Optimist, were chosen last month by a committee composed of Dr. Royce Money, president of the university; Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication; and other faculty members. Jonathan Smith, sophomore ... [Read More…]
Rouse elected by wide margin: Alleged tampering, Student Guide violations create topsy-turvy race
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The student body elected Layne Rouse as its president Thursday, bringing to an end a topsy-turvy election that featured alleged ballot tampering and likely Student Guide violations. Students' Association officials said the tampering charges affected only a handful of ballots and didn't affect the outcome of the ... [Read More…]
Survey could lead to altering of school meal plans: Results to be, presented to administration soon
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Students' Association voted March 31 to support changes to the university meal plan system, such as charging meal quotas by semester instead of week and being able to use Bean Bucks at off campus locations. Rep. Tommy Butler, Biblical Studies Building, presented a survey of 228 students that showed ... [Read More…]
Centennial video shown to faculty: Presentation featured alumni, students discussing university
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer The faculty and staff were shown a video presentation for the Centennial Campaign and Celebration on Monday. John Tyson, vice president for development and alumni relations, presented the video as a chance to give the faculty and staff background information on the campaign and invite them to think and pray about ... [Read More…]
Each Wednesday, prison volunteers take part in … Freeing the Captives
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Huge exhaust fans rumble and hum in the crowded gym full of inmates. Ed Alford stands on the three-point line, facing the crowd with his back to the goal. "This was a gym 'til we got in here," Alford says. "Now, it's a house of God." Alford is one of many volunteers from area churches who take part in prison ... [Read More…]
Texas’ new Frontier opens: Museum gives taste of West Texas life in 18th, 19th centuries
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Students soon will have a new place to spend an afternoon, learn about history and have some wild-West fun. Frontier Texas!, a new museum and Visitor Center at Treadaway Boulevard and North First Street, allows guests to relive the events of this area from 1780-1880. The idea for Frontier Texas! began with a ... [Read More…]
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