By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, often leading to unfortunate means of losing weight. The Counseling Center and Marriage and Family Institute, along with the Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia in Wickenburg, Ariz., will offer an intensive workshop Feb. 26-27 that will explore the facts of ... [Read More…]
Trustees approve university budget: Effort to close $5M projected shortfall to take effect June 1
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The Board of Trustees passed the university's budget for the 2004-05 fiscal year, finalizing the list of 60 budget moves that the administration hopes will close a projected $5 million deficit. The approval gives the final go-ahead for plans that include eliminating the Department of Academic Advance and the ... [Read More…]
Reaching the top in Nashville ‘by the grace of God’
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Three decades ago-before the awards, the accolades and the platinum albums that would come with discovering a young singer named Amy-the man who would eventually stand tall as one of Nashville's biggest producers was kneeling. His college career in Abilene was on hold. His dreams of being a doctor all but ... [Read More…]
Busy weekend also a tool for ACU recruiters: Visiting high school students get taste of energized campus
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor High school and university students alike soaked in a campus energized by Sing Song this weekend. The university conducted Preview Weekend for prospective students Friday and Saturday. About 150 prospective students preregistered for the weekend and several more attended, said Dana Jaworski, enrollment services ... [Read More…]
Residence Life distributes surveys to residence halls
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Residence Life is letting residents' voices be heard as surveys were distributed last week to all students living in residence halls. Questions on the anonymous survey covered a range of issues, including resident assistants' performance, safety, noise level, food quality and drug and alcohol use. "We want to see ... [Read More…]
SA voting to be online: Group receives grant that makes Internet voting possible
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor The Association of Computerized Machinery received a grant of $3,600 in the Students' Association's new budget and will handle elections online. SA has used Scantron voting in the past, but now the ACM will offer technical assistance after setting up the online voting process. Funds provided by SA in the new budget ... [Read More…]
Fund-raising goal sets record of $150 million: ‘Called to Faith and Excellence’ campaign sets Centennial goals
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The university announced Saturday a far-reaching campaign to raise $150 million by the end of 2006. With a theme of "Called to Faith and Excellence," the Centennial Campaign is the largest in university history and includes plans to construct at least two buildings, renovate a third and expand the school's ... [Read More…]
‘ACU’s most recognized alumnus’: Best-selling author Lucado named 47th Outstanding Alumnus
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Jenna Lucado's dad didn't tell her that he would receive the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award from ACU; she heard from someone else. "He's so humble," said Jenna, sophomore integrated marketing communication major from San Antonio. "He doesn't tell me anything like that. On Sunday, Max Lucado, pulpit minister ... [Read More…]
SBC sets sights on Abilene’s homeless, shut-ins
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Some students will do something radical for spring break this year. They will stay in Abilene. Lindsay Wilkerson and Tim Cromwell are leading the first Spring Break Campaign in Abilene. Campaigners will experience what it is like to be homeless, volunteer time for Habitat for Humanity, visit shut-ins and minister ... [Read More…]
Lectureship additions to address issues of faith in the movies: Coffee house visitors to discuss gospel and culture
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The gospel and culture coffee house, a new addition to this year's Bible Lectureship, will feature discussions about literature and the popular movies The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings. The coffee house will be in the Bean Sprout following each night's main lecture and will be conducted by different ... [Read More…]
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