This week, the JMC Network forgoes our regular newscast for this extended coverage of the fatal bus accident Nov. 4. We speak with survivors about the wreck, students and faculty about how they are coping with the news and university officials about how they responded to this incident. Also, a tribute to the life of 19-year-old Anabel ... [Read More…]
Students continue flow of support for victims
A week has passed since the tragic bus accident, but the efforts of support have not let up. Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe is conducting a fundraiser Saturday from noon through 11 p.m. to show support and raise funds for the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. “The first Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe was the location on Judge Ely. ACU has had a ... [Read More…]
Chapel honors victims of bus accident
Monday’s Chapel continued the Abilene community’s response to the tragedy that struck 16 ACU representatives on Friday. The gathering offered members of ACU as well as family of the victims a chance to mourn – especially for the life of Anabel Reid. Moody Coliseum was nearly filled with students, faculty, staff and visitors who came to show ... [Read More…]
Watson released from hospital
Anna Watson, sophomore animal science major from Kerrville, was released from Shannon Memorial Hospital in San Angelo Wednesday. After Watson's release, six people remain in the hospital because of injuries suffered in Friday's bus accident, at least one in critical condition. Pat Miller, wife of faculty member Emmett Miller, assistant professor ... [Read More…]
Life
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Life November 9, 2011 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
Students and faculty react to fatal accident
The fatal bus accident Friday deeply impacted the ACU community. Students and faculty speak out about how they learned of the crash, how the campus handles grief and how the incident helped them to bond as a family. Reporting and editing by Farron Salley. ... [Read More…]
Remembering Anabel: A lesson in strength
Last Friday was suppose to be a normal Friday. Last weekend was suppose to be a normal weekend. The world wasn't suppose to come crashing down around us. But it did. The foundations of our community were rocked when the bus carrying 16 members of the ACU family crashed. We waited anxiously for news about our friends. Students, faculty, staff and ... [Read More…]
Seven remain hospitalized after wreck
Six students and a faculty member's wife still are being treated in hospitals throughout the state for injuries resulting from the shuttle bus accident south of Ballinger that took the life of Anabel Reid, 19-year-old sophomore environmental science major from Petersburg. Pat Miller, wife of faculty member Emmett Miller, assistant professor of ... [Read More…]
Miller released, seven remain hospitalized
Emmett Miller, assistant professor of agriculture and environmental science, was released from Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo Monday but remained by the side of his wife, Pat Miller, who is in critical condition at the hospital. Miller and six students still are being treated in hospitals throughout the state for injuries resulting from the ... [Read More…]
Schubert: ‘Bring hope to this world’
We miss Anabel terribly. We're sad and heartbroken. We grieve, but we know she's gone to be with God. To the family, we cannot bear, as you do, the full impact of this tragedy. But we feel your loss. We're praying for you so very much in the days ahead. Anabel was joyous, and she brightened every room she was in with her smile. She was devoted ... [Read More…]