By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The latest Campus Life reorganization has introduced the most significant changes to Chapel since announcements were removed nearly two years ago. Mark Lewis and Rita Harrell are no longer in charge of Chapel as the office of Campus Life reorganized for the fourth year in a row and fifth time in six years. ... [Read More…]
SA changes focus, prepares for elections
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Student government will move away from last year's activities- and rules-oriented approach this fall, said Jeremy Smith, executive president of the governing body. Instead of focusing on parliamentary procedure and constitutional details, Smith said he would direct elected officers to find out how they can best ... [Read More…]
ACU purple added to M&M family all over the world
By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor ACU school colors will now melt in your mouth-not in your hand. Purple is officially the new M&M color, winning with 42 percent over aqua's 37 percent and pink with a mere 19 percent. Michelle Morris, director of Marketing and Public Relations, began the campaign in April to "fire up the campus" and increase ... [Read More…]
Cox leaves ACU: Former director of Residence Life moves on to Colo.
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer After being on staff at ACU for fifteen years, Reg Cox has left to pursue other types of ministry away from Abilene. Cox was the director of Residence Life in the Campus Life office last year, one of several positions he has held at the university. Cox says he was interested in doing something that was more focused ... [Read More…]
Mistake gives Moody floor new paint: Wildcat design and other logos grace newly painted floor
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer The wooden floor in Moody was resurfaced and completely repainted this summer for the first time in seven years. The new court designs include an updated center court wildcat, the new Lone Star Conference logo at the ends of the court and variations on the design of the old court. The Moody floor is resurfaced twice ... [Read More…]
Advocacy earning emphasis in SA
By Paul A. Anthony, A&E Editor The Students' Association will begin moving toward advocacy under next year's administration, said the recently elected executive officers. Executive president Jeremy Smith said he would like to see SA move away from its current practice of planning parties and retreats to begin asking what the student body wants ... [Read More…]
Student leaders warned in letter
By Paul A. Anthony, A&E Editor Student officers who violate university policy may be forced to resign, according to a letter to student leaders last week. The letter from Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said any officers, whether elected or selected, who were caught drinking, cheating, engaged in sexual immorality or violating Chapel ... [Read More…]
Relationships play integral part in students’ lives
By Joel Weckerly, Student Reporter Upon walking through the Campus Center on any given weekday about 10:50 a.m., one might come across a small difficulty-actually walking. The pre-Chapel crowds in the Campus Center give students little room to roam or check their mail. But no one really seems to mind. The huge crowd found in and around the ... [Read More…]
Optimist launches Internet edition
by Jutta Reutter The Optimist is on the World Wide Web. The electronic version of the campus newspaper went online Sunday giving students another way to get the news and providing journalism and mass communication students an opportunity to improve their skills. Amy Daugherity Optimist on-line editor said she is pleased the Optimist staff has ... [Read More…]
Faculty Jazz Concert – EDITED (fixed)
Several ACU faculty and adjunct faculty members will join members of the McMurry University and Hardin-Simmons University faculty to showcase their musical talents in a free jazz concert, marking the first official concert for the group and one of the only all-faculty concerts of the year. The performance will be conducted at the Williams ... [Read More…]