By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor A Chapel planning team has been organized to look into adding cultural diversity, a missing element of the program, said Brad Carter, coordinator of Chapel. "One of the big responses we had last year in our evaluations and focus groups was from some of our African-American students who said, 'We don't know any ... [Read More…]
City warns against lighting public fires: Furniture-burning at Lake Fort Phantom could prove costly
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor University administrators sent an e-mail recently warning students against lighting fires at Lake Fort Phantom. The mass message, written by Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, stressed the possibility of fines and citations given to those who break fire codes by lighting bonfires on city property. "They have ... [Read More…]
After some changes, SA budget approved: Congress passes all but $30,000 for bowling
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The Students' Association approved the vast majority of its record-breaking budget Wednesday, releasing thousands of dollars for student groups across campus and authorizing the creation of an Internet voting system. All but $30,000 of the $111,500 proposal was approved; Student Congress postponed for one week ... [Read More…]
Campus Life prepares for Carter absence: Last day still uncertain; Chapel coordinator to remain part-time
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor The Chapel Office has started planning for the absence and distributing the responsibilities of Brad Carter, coordinator of Chapel, who has decided to resign and begin work at New Life Church of Christ, said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. He said Carter will still work part time for the university, although ... [Read More…]
Interviews for resident assistants end Friday: Residence Life looking for about 49 students to serve
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer As most students are finishing up their first rounds of tests this semester, the Housing Department is already preparing for next fall. Residence directors interviewed resident assistant applicants this week. About 49 positions need to be filled, said Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and ... [Read More…]
Campus improvement contest begins Friday: Congress encourages students, groups to submit ideas
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Students' Association will launch a campus improvements contest Friday with what it is calling the Big Stunt. The Big Stunt, which will involve SA members dressing as Mr. Moneybags, the character from the board game Monopoly, is meant to create excitement about the contest. The contest will take ideas from ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad providing interactive learning experience: Students’ trips, travel correspond with course work
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Students studying abroad this semester are getting an interactive take on learning. Kevin Kehl, associate director of the Center for International and Intercultural Education, said the students are taking planned excursions as part of the curriculum, with the destinations usually tying in with their course ... [Read More…]
Student competes on new reality show: Senior chosen as one of 10 people to live in Mad Mad House
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Even if Brent Ellis wanted to describe what he endured last November, his publicist won't let him. Ellis, senior marketing major from Southlake, competed for $100,000 on the reality TV show Mad Mad House on the Sci Fi channel, set to premier at 7 p.m. March 4. Ellis was one of 10 guests chosen to live in a mansion ... [Read More…]
Venue tax raise to provide $400,000 annually: Venue tax raise to provide $400,000 annually
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Abilene voters approved a venue tax-which will raise hotel and motel occupancy taxes from 13 to 15 percent-with 64 percent approval. Funds from the venue tax will go to the Frontier Texas! museum, Taylor County Expo Center and Shotwell Stadium. The new tax will provide $400,000 annually, according to historical tax ... [Read More…]
Campus Caucus: Campus organizations seek to remedy political apathy
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The university chapters of College Republicans and College Democrats may differ on policy-above all on who should be president the next four years-but they agree that one thing is more important than politics. Voting. In that spirit, the groups' leaders say, they will be planning voter-registration drives in ... [Read More…]
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