By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Philanthropist Bernard Rapoport spoke to students Tuesday from all three Abilene colleges on business ethics and public life. Rapoport, who speaks to students on topics usually relating to business ethics, conducted one session at noon with students that was invitational only; student government leader ... [Read More…]
Frontier museum could add tourists: A part of Texas Forts Trail, exhibit could help city’s economy
By Brian Roe, Staff Writer Abilene is trying to get on the map. The city is attempting to attract tourists by creating a trail of historical sites in the area. The new Abilene Frontier Texas Trail will be located at 625 N. 1st St. The exhibit will be an original travel information center utilizing technology to inform visitors, said Jeff ... [Read More…]
Abilene mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus: Officials urge Taylor County residents to help prevent spread
By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Test results confirmed the first presence of West Nile virus this year in Abilene-area mosquitoes Wednesday. The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District submitted the mosquitoes for testing to the Texas Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories Sept. 2. A horse tested positive for West Nile earlier this year, ... [Read More…]
Students rush to join the clubs
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer This week marked the first contact social club members had with prospective pledges, as formal and informal rushes began Monday. Undergraduate students interested in joining a social club this fall mingled with club members at a variety of men's and women's rushes, most of which offered food and a fun theme. "It went ... [Read More…]
Fall enrollment drops, but barely
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Despite lingering reluctance to travel, a poor economy and budget cuts, the university's enrollment held steady this year, dropping only two students from last year at this time. After 12 days of school, the university's official fall enrollment is 4,675. Although the headcount is just two fewer than last ... [Read More…]
SA work begins with 14 approved
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief By a near-unanimous vote, Student Congress approved 10 nominations to its ranks Wednesday, filling out a governing body one-fourth of which is unelected by the students. Congress also approved its executive secretary, the final two members of the Executive Cabinet and a parliamentarian. "It's a great ... [Read More…]
Bermudan students worry about home: Students lose communication with family, friends
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Students from Bermuda were left worried over the weekend as the eye of hurricane Fabian-the worst storm to hit the island in 50 years-passed directly over friends and family on the island. "I felt like the distance between Abilene and Bermuda had tripled because I couldn't reach anybody to see that they were ... [Read More…]
Election greeted with ignorance, apathy despite potential impact
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Students have the opportunity to vote at University Church of Christ Saturday on the 22 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. The propositions include authorizing the legislature to determine limitations on non-economic damages in civil lawsuits against doctors and health providers and allowing cities ... [Read More…]
Tiffany Hamilton remembered in Chapel ceremony
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer With memories, songs and prayer, family and friends of Tiffany Monique Hamilton celebrated her life Tuesday in Moody Coliseum. During the celebration, students and family used a variety of ways to honor the life of Hamilton, 22, who died Sept. 3 after a bout with pneumonia. "She had a special place in her heart for ... [Read More…]
ACU sponsors traveling Bible artifact exhibit: Exhibit at Dallas Biblical Arts Center until Nov. 16
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Along the shores of the Dead Sea, Dr. Hanan Eshel has been searching through caves, hoping to find the words of God. But he took a break from his search to see some other discoveries as they travel to museums across America. As part of that trip, he spoke on campus Monday as the exhibit-"Dead Sea Scrolls to the ... [Read More…]
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