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New meets old at SA meeting

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief A constitutional amendment and a by-law amendment were proposed Wednesday night in the first meeting conducted by the new set of executive officers. The meeting was a hybrid, with new XOs and class officers, but with old representatives. The two proposed pieces of legislation focused on requirements for ... [Read More…]

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Shaking up SA: a year in review: Officers reflect on term that shifted Congress to advocacy

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief What began with a question turned into a movement in the Students' Association this year. When Rep. Reese Campbell, Administration Building, asked executive president Jeremy Smith about a committee placement for a campus service group, Smith began thinking about a way to turn SA toward advocacy. Soon, Smith ... [Read More…]

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Clubs conclude spring rushes

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Spring rushes began April 14 and end Friday. One exception is Gamma Sigma Phi, which will have one rush next week due to scheduling problems, said Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities. "Rushing has gone really well so far," said Cody Blair, junior youth and family ministry major ... [Read More…]

Chapel policy details abound: England monitors abuse of attendance, ID cards

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By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor After Chapel officials made attendance policies more strict in the fall, many new steps were taken to enforce those policies. Some students are taking the brunt of the policies through probation. Two types of probation are given for disobeying Chapel policies. Students who are caught "sliding and gliding"-sliding into ... [Read More…]

‘Everybody loved him’: Remembering a friend, classmate

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief For Rob Sommerwerck's best friend, the memories are a free-flowing stream. The Mountain Dew and strawberry Pop Tart he'd eat in 9 a.m. Astronomy. The green soda can tab necklace, each tab representing one all-nighter. The hat, worn backwards, with pins stuck to the strap. "I have so many memories," said ... [Read More…]

Chapel time change possible: Task force releases just one potential recommendation

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Chapel's daily time will change under the only proposed recommendation released to the public Tuesday. The Chapel Task Force, which has been routinely releasing ideas for the event's future for student and faculty review, presented just one proposed recommendation for a daily meeting time: 9 a.m. on Mondays, ... [Read More…]

Seasonal stand starts selling slushes

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Cajun Cones: for some people the mere mention of the treat brings to mind warm, sunny days and the impending summer break. Every spring, at the end of March or beginning of April, Cajun Cones comes back to Abilene, and this year is no exception. Cajun Cones was started in 1988 by associate professor of exercise ... [Read More…]

Athletic director resigns his post: In shocking move, Hays leaves for coaching position

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By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Shanon Hays returned to the university at this time last year saying he looked forward to the challenges of being the school's sixth director of athletics. Thursday offered a new challenge for ACU-finding his replacement. Hays, who replaced Stan Lambert last April after working as a salesman for Lubbock-based ... [Read More…]

Student recovers from accident: After near-fatal car wreck, Salmon is in good spirits

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By Jonathan Smith, Staff Writer Casey Salmon is recovering from several hours of surgery over the weekend to restore circulation in his left foot and leg from injuries sustained in a single-car accident Thursday. Salmon, junior management major from Amarillo, was on his way home around 5 p.m. near Lubbock when he swerved to miss something on the ... [Read More…]

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