By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor After lengthy debate, the Students' Association voted to postpone a final vote on a resolution that would support the creation of a committee to help students resolve personal problems with college life. The Project Retro Arise resolution, sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Alvarez, Administration Building, would ... [Read More…]
At long last, scaffolding removed: Months-long project to clean Biblical Studies Building ends
By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Scaffolding that obstructed views of the Biblical Studies Building since summer came down Monday. The scaffolding, built for crews to clean the mildew and stains that covered the building, became an eyesore, many students had said, and those who realized it was gone expressed pleasure seeing the white roof and sides of ... [Read More…]
City tells students to move
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The five residents of 2466 Garfield Ave. don't park in the street. They don't leave trash on their lawn or play loud music, they say. Their landlord says neighbors have not complained about the five ACU students' stay in the Hillcrest area north of campus. "We're not up late, we don't throw parties, we don't ... [Read More…]
With end of pledging, social clubs add hundreds
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Social club pledges were officially inducted into their respective clubs the week before fall break, signifying the end of the four-and-a-half week pledging season. New GATA member Kristen Turner, sophomore nursing major from Irving, said the pledging process was worthwhile and the best part was "being able to ... [Read More…]
Sing Song theme to focus on movies: Theme should allow for ideas, chance to ‘dream big’
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Sing Song will center around movies this year with the theme "Silver Screen." Kendall Massey, director of student productions, and the Sing Song co-chairs, Demetrius Collins, senior exercise science major from Odessa; Mollie Mankins, senior marketing major from Crandall; and Katey Earles, senior marketing major ... [Read More…]
California wildfires edge close to Pepperdine
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor The wildfires in California continue to rage, destroying more than 1,100 homes and ravaging more than 600,000 acres. Firefighters cannot control or extinguish the flames, and the fire's far-reaching heat has even reached Abilene through the worries and thoughts of students. Katie Brophy transferred to Pepperdine ... [Read More…]
Students support ‘partial-birth’ ban: Bill passes Congress, to be signed by Bush; lawsuits expected
By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor A ban on a procedure labeled by its opponents as "partial-birth" abortion was passed by the Senate last week and received support from most students. The ban will affect abortions conducted in the second or third trimester where the fetus is partially delivered before being aborted. The bill, expected to be signed by ... [Read More…]
Hunter addresses Republicans: Legislator discusses special session, redistricting map
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Having just returned from the most recent Legislative session, State Rep. Bob Hunter, 71st District, R-Abilene, spoke to the College Republicans group in Hart Auditorium Tuesday at 7 p.m. Hunter, senior vice president emeritus of the university, talked and answered questions about the Legislature's third special ... [Read More…]
Strategic teams deliver preliminary reports
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer Preliminary reports from each of the teams formed to "seek ideas to increase revenue, reduce expenses and improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the university" are due Oct. 31. Thirteen teams were organized in August after university president Royce Money announced that the university would begin to ... [Read More…]
Jogging track funds still low: President tells SA less than one-fourth of total cost raised
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Despite various donations, a campus jogging track still lacks the required funds for construction, Dr. Royce Money, university president, told the Students' Association Congress Wednesday. Construction of a paved and lighted jogging trail around campus would cost about $450,000, Money said. Thus far, classes ... [Read More…]
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