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…]
Carnival ‘geared toward students’: Annual event features food, extreme games
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
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…]
Alumni come to attend traditional club breakfasts
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Social club pledges, current members and alumni come together each year at the Homecoming breakfasts early Saturday. Breakfasts begin for most clubs between 6:30 and 7 a.m. and last for about two hours. The pledges perform in some fashion for the members and alumni, and the clubs sing their club songs. "It's ... [Read More…]
Weekend visitors boost economy
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
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
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…]
Officials investigate ‘servitude’ complaints: Community complains of pledges performing acts for club members
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The office of student organizations told social club presidents it is investigating reports of "servitude" violations, some against specific clubs. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, said members of the university and Abilene communities reported pledges performing acts for club ... [Read More…]
Biblical Studies clean-up continues: Scaffolding likely to come down by end of October; glass error slowed pace
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…]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 721
- 722
- 723
- 724
- 725
- …
- 756
- Next Page »