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FCS, ITEC begin phase-outs as funding nears end

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By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is facing the challenge of taking apart a program that has been in place since 1915. Last year, it and the Department of Industrial Technology were told they would be closing. The first majors and programs are beginning to be phased out this year. Dr. Marianna Rasco, ... [Read More…]

Step squad, “Shades,” not performing in Chapel: New Chapel policy doesn’t allow groups to perform

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By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Shades step squad will not perform in Chapel this year as a result of new policies. No special interest groups will be allowed days in Chapel to perform or speak. "When you bring in special interest groups you don't have continuation in the theme of Chapel as it flows thorough the semester," said Brian England, ... [Read More…]

SA narrowly grants funds to Essence: Congressional absences nearly cost group thousands

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Sixteen members of Student Congress did not attend Wednesday's SA meeting, and the result was a topsy-turvy session that saw Congress initially reject an Essence for Ebony request for funds. Congress originally voted 24-8 with two abstentions to grant Essence $2,335 out of the Student Request Fund. However, 51 ... [Read More…]

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U.S. News rankings criticized: Faulty math cited; university says they still have merit

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By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Recently the formula used by U.S. News & World Report to rank colleges has come under fire. Articles in the University of Alabama's Crimson White newspaper and the New York Times criticizing the ranking system do not matter much to ACU faculty, though. "The majority of students don't use that as a main way to choose ... [Read More…]

Parties battle for votes, control

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief A month from now, America will vote in what could be the closest and most divisive congressional elections in recent history. But votes will decide much more than just the Congressional party divide. Federal court nominees, the economy, Social Security's future and even the makeup of the Supreme Court all could ... [Read More…]

ACU below national trend for alcohol usage

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The number of students dismissed from the university for drinking has remained steady in recent years, Campus Life officials say, despite a national trend where underage drinking and drug use have skyrocketed. Thus far, no students have been dismissed for alcohol-related offences this semester, although the ... [Read More…]

Students decide against pledging: Various reasons given for depledging clubs

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter As the pledging process comes into full swing, a few students are deciding not to partake in the activities. Eleven men and nine women have depledged from social clubs, according to Amanda Spell, coordinator of Student Organizations and Campus Activities. Women's club Delta Theta and men's club Gamma Sigma ... [Read More…]

New workshops to assist students in choosing majors

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter The Office of Career Counseling is offering two workshops to students called "Finding the Right Major" in October and November. The workshops are designed to help students identify their skills and abilities and assist them in beginning the process of declaring a major. Dr. Jeff Reese, director of Career ... [Read More…]

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