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Lyrics of Michael W. Smith song rewritten for Chapel worship

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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…]

Homecoming float decision draws fire from clubs

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By Steve Holt, Staff Writer A Homecoming-related decision last week has spurred mixed reactions from social club presidents. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, announced at last Monday's meeting of club officers that pledges cannot stay out all night the day before Homecoming to work on parade floats, a practice ... [Read More…]

Intramurals receive SA vote of support: Nine chosen to be on standing committee to study year’s budget

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief In an effort to stem rising intramural costs, the Students' Association Wednesday took steps its Congress members hope will lead to a larger budget from the university for the intramurals office. The resolution, passed 33-1 with one abstention, simply urges the university's administration to grant the ... [Read More…]

Five-star ‘evaluation’ could be set by spring

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The five-star social club ranking system is under evaluation, and Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, said an updated or different system might not be in place until the spring. Spell said the re-evaluation is less of a condemnation of the system and more of the process that many ... [Read More…]

KACU pledge drive raises over $27,000: Students, city officials assist station with drive

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor KACU surpassed their goal and raised more than $27,630 in the semi-annual pledge drive that ended Wednesday. The drives, which run for seven days each semester, provide one-third of the $200,000 operating costs of the station each year. ACU and the corporation for public broadcasting provide the other two-thirds of the ... [Read More…]

City debate to focus on student housing again: Three-person limit could be raised to four if council agrees

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Abilene City Council will meet Oct. 23 to discuss the possibility of raising the number of unrelated people living in one house from three to four Jeff Armstrong, development services manager for the Community Development Department, which polices zoning ordinances, said the current occupancy limit is ... [Read More…]

Seniors to decide use of class gift

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By Brian Roe, Staff Writer The senior class will decide Wednesday what its class gift will be. Senior class senators and some of the Students' Association executive officers narrowed the list down to two choices: money to go toward a future lighted jogging track for students or a new student scholarship. Seniors will have the opportunity to vote ... [Read More…]

Construction of new residence hall delayed: Officials predict building in ‘next two to three years,’ one year later than planned

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Plans for building a new residence hall will be halted for at least another year while the university assesses the need for extra space. The potential new hall would be built across Campus Court from Edwards and Mabee halls, where student parking lots sit. "We are still interested in building a new residence hall," ... [Read More…]

Students find the post-graduation job search a fruitless, frustrating venture

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By Steve Holt, Staff Writer Time and time again, Marti Stanley applied for a new job. The rejections came equally as fast. One year and fifty applications later, Marti had no job to show for it. Lucky to finally get a low-paying teaching position at a local nursery school, Marti gave up on finding the "well-paying job with health benefits" she ... [Read More…]

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