By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Take a West Texas town, add a huge rivalry and throw in football. Now try and put the two schools together to see what happens. Proposition 3 of a bond proposed by the Abilene Independent School District recommends combining the Abilene High School Eagles and the Cooper High School Cougars and building one high ... [Read More…]
Students question cuts of tutoring programs
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Among recently announced budget cuts, students are most concerned about the loss of the Academic Advance Department and the Learning Enhancement Center. Though many said they understand the need for streamlining the university's expenses, some believe other action could have been taken. "I see the need for it ... [Read More…]
All eyes on Lectureship as ICOC returns: ‘Conversation’ planned between mainline Churches, breakway group many label a cult
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor A planned Lectureship forum between prominent members of the International Churches of Christ and mainline Churches is attracting interest from many throughout the Christian community. The ICOC-which split from mainline Churches of Christ about 20 years ago, has been known as the Boston or Crossroads Movement, and ... [Read More…]
Enrollment steady as plans continue
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Spring enrollment increased in both number of students and number of hours over last spring. Enrollment increased by 112 students over Spring 2003 to 4,403. A statement released by the university noted the figure is the second-highest for a spring semester. "I'm pleased with the spring enrollment," said ... [Read More…]
Spring pledge season begins: Handful of students chooses to pledge three social clubs
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Spring pledging began for social clubs Tri Kappa Gamma, Pi Kappa and Trojans with Bid Night Friday and will continue through February. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, said Bid Night had no complications and that she is pleased with the number of students who pledged each ... [Read More…]
Cabinet gains new VP: Siburt to oversee Church Relations, doctor of ministry
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Dr. Charles Siburt will assume several new responsibilities after being named vice president of Church Relations. The position is a high-level position in the university administration and makes Siburt part of the President's Cabinet. "It makes official a lot of things I've been doing unofficially," Siburt ... [Read More…]
Hockey team selling T-shirts: $4,000 league fees only partially offset by school aid
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer The ACU Roller Hockey team is selling T-shirts to raise money to pay for its approximately $4,000 league fees. The shirts come in either white or gray for $10 a piece, and Caleb Dickison, freshman exercise science major from St. Louis and team rookie, said the team "will sell them as long as they have them." The ... [Read More…]
Process needed more students, officials say: Schubert, VanRheenen discuss concerns with SA, ISA members
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The university should have considered giving students a say in its most recent round of budget cuts, Vice President of Finance Phil Schubert told the Students' Association Wednesday. The statement came in the middle of a 45-minute session in which Schubert and Provost Dwayne VanRheenen addressed questions and ... [Read More…]
SA plan presented as chance for students to ‘step up’
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Student Congress debated for nearly three hours Wednesday the wisdom and placement of a plan designed to help the university administration with its $5 million shortfall. The so-called "Faith Plan" calls for weekly prayer times, as well as a day of prayer and fasting for the university and possible fund-raisers ... [Read More…]
Reward offered in incident: Seven trucks called to scene after extinguisher emptied
By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Smoke from an emptied fire extinguisher forced the evacuation of Edwards Hall last week and has led to a reward offer for any information relating to the incident The hall's smoke alarm went off Jan. 18 at about 4:15 a.m., awakening the residents and director Jason Craddock. Craddock said the fire panel indicated ... [Read More…]
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