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SIFE plans event to raise money for Tiffany Hamilton family

October 10, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Sign-ups for the Tiffany Hamilton Memorial Run will continue through next week. The 5 kilometer run, sponsored by Students in Free Enterprise, will begin Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. at Elmer Gray Stadium. Prices are $12 per person and $10 per group and include a T-shirt. "We really want to get people from every corner ... [Read More…]

Late Homecoming means late break: Three-day weekend originally scheduled for earlier in month

October 10, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Scheduled close to Thanksgiving break and later in the semester than the past few years, fall break is still a welcome Friday off for many students in the middle of a hectic fall semester. The break is one week later this year because it is scheduled for the weekend after Homecoming, which is scheduled when the ... [Read More…]

With new campaign, a new look: Priorities include Burford renovation, track, new building

October 8, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Staff Writer A significant portion of the Centennial Campaign, a $150 million university fund-raising project, likely will focus on campus improvements and beautification. Dr. John Tyson, vice president for development and alumni relations, said that while a monetary goal for the campus, or capital, improvements has not been set, ... [Read More…]

Democracy or circus?: As recall ends, California natives express range of sentiments

October 8, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Nowhere but California, some would say, can an election feature Arnold Schwarzenegger as the front-runner in a race that features Larry Flynt, Gary Coleman and Michael Jackson-no, not that Michael Jackson. Late-night talk show jabs and political flame-throwing aside, the effort to recall California Gov. Gray ... [Read More…]

SA hopes to put a face to the data: Committee gathers student input before reporting to Congress

October 8, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor A proposal approved at the Oct. 1 Students' Association meeting will recommend student pictures be made available on the directory of myACU. Student opinion on the proposal will be collected before a final decision is made about presenting the proposal for final approval to the appropriate university officials, ... [Read More…]

Siggies, Galaxy remain largest clubs: Frat pledges dwindle; GSP, Alpha Kai Omega increase their classes

October 8, 2003 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Staff Writer Roughly 20 percent of university undergraduates are active members of social clubs. Although the numbers change from day to day, at press time, 863 male and female students, including 307 pledges, are part of the ACU social club experience, said Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and ... [Read More…]

New Media Consortium recognizes university: ACU joins group focused on advancing technology in schools

October 8, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor ACU was recently recognized as a New Media Center by the New Media Consortium, an influential organization dedicated to the advancement of technology in higher education. The NMC, in its 10th year of existence, is composed of museums, technology producers and 50 colleges and universities, such as the University of ... [Read More…]

Members detail SA budget concerns: Lack of consistency’ cited as Congress approves committee to review policies

October 3, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Citing examples of what they termed a "lack of consistency," three members of Student Congress detailed problems they saw in the Students' Association's operating budget Wednesday. The problems, discussed in an hour-long interview with the Optimist, range from inconsistent policies to unclear presentations of ... [Read More…]

The invisible director: Massey lets students control the show

October 3, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor If Kendall Massey had it his way, you would never know he was here. That's the mark Massey wants to leave on his new position as director of student productions, most notably on Freshman Follies and Sing Song. "I want productions to have everything to do with the students and the people involved and the focus ... [Read More…]

Chapel teams encourage diverse worship styles: Spanish songs bring multicultural mood to Coliseum

October 1, 2003 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Staff Writer Chapel teams are working to add more diversity in Chapel this year to try to incorporate more groups and cultures into the program. Evidence of this was found last week when Ryan Porsche led songs in Spanish in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. "Our goal is for everyone to work together this year to embrace a wide ... [Read More…]