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Campus Store offers best CD prices in town: Students can now buy CDs from $3.99 to $13.99

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer When it comes to buying CDs, junior Amanda Harris said it comes down to one thing. "Money," said Harris, human development and family studies major from Cedar Hill. "I am a poor college student, so I usually just jam to the radio," Fortunately for Amanda and other students, The Campus Store reduced CD prices Feb. 3. ... [Read More…]

Chapel officials speak before SA: Carter, Barnard explain setup, plan, committees

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief In a standing-room-only auditorium, the formulators of day-to-day Chapel policy met with more than 100 students to explain various Chapel decisions made since August. Brad Carter, director of Chapel programming, and Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, presented facts, figures and data to the Students' ... [Read More…]

Bills on Chapel, info are taken up

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Congress kicked into high gear Wednesday night with a new system for passing bills into law, a highly publicized Chapel presentation, a freedom of information act and an impeachment. After hearing from Chapel administrators, the Students' Association got down to business with president Jeremy Smith announcing ... [Read More…]

ACU Campus Police investigating theft

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Staff Writer Campus police are investigating the theft of a computer and approximately $150 from the Art Department. The money was reported stolen on Jan. 23, and Jack Maxwell, chair of the Art Department, said it was petty cash that had been stored in his office for about a week. His office is located inside the main Art ... [Read More…]

Budget crunch could hurt TEG: State’s deficit forces education cutbacks, might affect ACU

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By Jonathan Smith, Staff Writer Texas' multibillion-dollar budget deficit could cause a decrease in ACU students' Tuition Equalization Grants and Texas Grants for the 2003-04 school year. TEGs and Texas Grants could be cost-cutting targets after Gov. Rick Perry's office ordered all state agencies to decrease their 2003 budgets by 7 percent. ACU ... [Read More…]

Restaurant owner claims anti-Muslim bias for drop in business

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By Steve Holt, Copy Editor Business at an Abilene restaurant has decreased about 40 percent since Sept. 11, and its owners claim the drop may be related to their Muslim beliefs. Brothers Alex and Hasi Mehmedi, who own Joe's Italian Grill at 3905 S. 1st St., say business dropped sharply immediately following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and has ... [Read More…]

Chapel leaders to go before SA: Carter, Barnard will present 5-year plan, answer questions

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The two men most directly responsible for changing day-to-day Chapel policy will appear before the Students' Association at its meeting Wednesday night to answer student questions. The meeting, which is open to all undergraduate students, will feature Brad Carter, director of Chapel programming, and Wayne ... [Read More…]

NBS gives chance to ‘say the words’

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer The National Broadcasting Society is putting together a Valentine's Day television special for everyone, both those with or without someone special. The special, "Love Is On The Air," will feature personal messages, interviews, love stories and dating ideas and tips, said NBS president Jessica Boyd, senior ... [Read More…]

RA interest meetings set

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Meetings for students interested in becoming resident assistants and spiritual life assistants will take place Feb. 11 at noon and Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Hilton Room. Mimi Barnard, director of residence life education and housing, said the purpose of the meeting will be to "communicate information regarding ... [Read More…]

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