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Carnival ‘geared toward students’: Annual event features food, extreme games

October 24, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Homecoming carnival will be held in the mall area outside the Campus Center from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Carnival organizer Chrissy White said this year's carnival will feature more extreme games than in years past. Extreme games will include a rock climbing wall, an obstacle course and inflatable bouncing houses ... [Read More…]

Campus life restricts time pledges can spend on floats

October 24, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor A distinction exists between some men and women's social clubs regarding the construction of Homecoming floats: men begin the week of Homecoming and women begin at the start of pledging. "We've usually done some background checking and brainstorming, but nothing big," said Jeffrey Rasco, who is in charge of ... [Read More…]

Weekend visitors boost economy

October 24, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Each year Homecoming attracts thousands of out-of-town visitors who contribute greatly to the local economy. On average, ACU's 1,500 Homecoming visitors spend $176,800 on dining, hotels and various expenditures, according to the Abilene Visitor and Convention Bureau. Visitors coming to ACU outnumber and outspend ... [Read More…]

Two years till 100, ACU plans for big bash: 11-member committee to recommend goals, ideas for centennial

October 24, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Planning for the university's 100th anniversary is underway, and 10 task forces have submitted ideas for Centennial Celebration goals. Ideas submitted by the task forces will not been released until after the plans are finalized early next year, said Michelle Morris, assistant vice president for university and alumni ... [Read More…]

Houses would be used for hall: Local lots owned by university needed for possible addition

October 24, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor University-owned property on East North 19th and 20th streets will be used for future expansion, according to the administration. Seven houses, five of which are rental property, were bought by ACU to prepare for growth; four of the houses are on East North 19th, and three are on 20th. Two other houses are used for the ... [Read More…]

Biblical Studies clean-up continues: Scaffolding likely to come down by end of October; glass error slowed pace

October 22, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The scaffolding that has stood around the Biblical Studies Building since the beginning of summer, should finally begin to come down soon after Homecoming. Eddie McFadden, manager of building maintenance, said once the large Homecoming crowd leaves, removal of the scaffolding should start by the end of ... [Read More…]

Lyrics of Michael W. Smith song rewritten for Chapel worship

October 22, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor A chorus change to the song "Above All" has been used twice in Chapel this semester, causing some confusion as students adjust to the change. Dr. Jeanene Reese, assistant professor of Bible, missions and ministry, said she rewrote the chorus to point back to Christ. "It's such a majestic song; he is above all, ... [Read More…]