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Controversy focuses on class formal: Freshman officers tried to pay ticket cost with SA budget

May 2, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief An attempt by freshman class officers to get into their class's formal for free is the focus of heavy criticism by students who organized the event. Officials in the Freshman Action Council complained to Students' Association executive president Jonathan Wilkerson April 24, charging that freshman class ... [Read More…]

MyACU overhaul includes new Webmail system

May 2, 2003 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Staff Writer When faculty and students return to school next fall, they can expect to see differences in Webmail, Blackboard and myACU after a complete upgrade this summer. The biggest changes will be for myACU, which will get a new look and new features. Information Technology is planning to have a campus-wide calendaring ... [Read More…]

SARS affects student travel plans: Students from infected areas hesitant to go home

May 2, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Staff Writer Some international students are rethinking their trips back to their home countries and waiting to see what the situation is with the severe acute respiratory syndrome virus, especially in Asia. Jasmine Wong, sophomore nutrition major from Hong Kong, and three of her friends are just four students who are watching ... [Read More…]

Stevens places second at nationals: Debater related to former university president

May 2, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Benjamin Stevens placed second in the nation at the National Forensics Association National Tournament in Muncie, Ind. "I was elated," said Sally Gary, director of forensics. "It was thrilling to watch such a talented debater represent both my team and my alma mater." Stevens and fellow debater Elizabeth ... [Read More…]

Finals week marks the end: Stress levels soar as students study for last exams of year

May 2, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor Finals week represents to many students that last climb before reaching the final peak of the semester and the descent of summer. To others it means a week of no schedules, fewer classroom hours and no Chapel. "It's probably one of my easier weeks," said Amy Palmer, senior nutrition major from Brandon, Miss. Students ... [Read More…]

Option could reverse trend: Task force release includes possible return of group Chapels

April 30, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Chapel would move away from the recent trend of worship-only services under a proposed recommendation released Tuesday. The proposal, one of three created by the formula and function subcommittee of the Chapel Task Force, would eliminate gender Chapels and allow student groups to perform and lead in Moody ... [Read More…]

Back home, but not fully: Alumnus returns from Iraq, shares war experiences

April 30, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The war is over in Iraq, but not for David Leeson. The ACU alumnus and Dallas Morning News photographer spent exactly six weeks embedded with American troops as they fought to overthrow Saddam Hussein, and the images are not quickly going away. "There are the iconic images you hope you've made for the public," ... [Read More…]

No Cinco de Mayo festivities planned: Holiday has been misunderstood says Hispanos Unidos

April 30, 2003 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer In many places Cinco de Mayo is a fun-filled, festive day, but most students won't be celebrating the holiday this year. Hispanos Unidos is not planning any special activities this year because the group does not want to further students' confusion about the holiday. Many Americans confuse Cinco de Mayo with ... [Read More…]

ACU’s ties extend into 2121 blaze: Current and former student, staff member all suffer loss

April 30, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor One of the worst fires in Abilene history left 70 families homeless as it whipped through the 2121 Apartments at 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Lisa Leinbaugh, Aramark's catering supervisor, lived in the apartments, and she and her two children are now staying with her mother-in-law. Leinbaugh left all her belongings ... [Read More…]

Strike a pose: Fashion show put on by 24 students Saturday morning

April 30, 2003 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Student Reporter Students planned all semester for something that went by in about 10 minutes on Saturday. "Fit, Fun and Forever Fashion" was the theme for the fashion show Saturday morning, put on by 24 fashion merchandising majors as part of an awards ceremony and reception honoring the Department of Family and Consumer ... [Read More…]