By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor A distinction exists between some men and women's social clubs regarding the construction of Homecoming floats: men begin the week of Homecoming and women begin at the start of pledging. "We've usually done some background checking and brainstorming, but nothing big," said Jeffrey Rasco, who is in charge of ... [Read More…]
Alumni come to attend traditional club breakfasts
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Social club pledges, current members and alumni come together each year at the Homecoming breakfasts early Saturday. Breakfasts begin for most clubs between 6:30 and 7 a.m. and last for about two hours. The pledges perform in some fashion for the members and alumni, and the clubs sing their club songs. "It's ... [Read More…]
Weekend visitors boost economy
By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Each year Homecoming attracts thousands of out-of-town visitors who contribute greatly to the local economy. On average, ACU's 1,500 Homecoming visitors spend $176,800 on dining, hotels and various expenditures, according to the Abilene Visitor and Convention Bureau. Visitors coming to ACU outnumber and outspend ... [Read More…]
Homecoming float decision draws fire from clubs
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer A Homecoming-related decision last week has spurred mixed reactions from social club presidents. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, announced at last Monday's meeting of club officers that pledges cannot stay out all night the day before Homecoming to work on parade floats, a practice ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Homecoming steals fall break for students
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Students' health seems to have taken a back seat this year to, among other things, Homecoming. An unfortunate coincidence has now robbed students of Unstress Day and the most necessary time for fall break, leaving many clinging to their last grains of sanity as Homecoming plows into the university's students, ... [Read More…]
Purple Homecoming remnants nowhere to be found around campus
As soon as I read Jennifer McMichael's column in Wednesday's Optimist that the "town was still painted purple," I got in my car and drove around campus looking for remnants of Homecoming. Jennifer herself could have taken down the one bandana I found in much less time than it took to write her biting prose. That's oversight, not lack of clean ... [Read More…]
Rasco selected as one of parade’s marshals: FCS chair was Homecoming Queen 50 years ago
By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter When Marianna Yarbrough was crowned Homecoming queen, she didn't anticipate becoming royalty again 50 years later. She was selected Homecoming Queen in 1952, and this year, Dr. Marianna Rasco was selected to be one of two grand marshals in this year's Homecoming Parade. She said she did not expect to be voted ... [Read More…]
Homecoming breakfast focuses on tradition: Breakfast to take place Saturday morning
By Joshua Parrott, Page Editor Wedged somewhere between the 16th Annual Chemistry Circus and Saturday's Homecoming football game against Angelo State, a long-standing ACU tradition will take place at locations throughout the Abilene area: social club Homecoming breakfasts. Homecoming breakfasts have been a part of the ACU community since the ... [Read More…]
Chemistry circus lights up for alumni
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Exploding Gummi Bears, colored smoke and fire and ice reactions will be exhibited at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Walling Lecture Hall as part of the 16th annual Chemistry Circus. Chemists will display the more exciting side of chemistry for all students and visitors to campus who are interested in explosions and ... [Read More…]
Paint the town-again
By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The theme for homecoming this year is "Paint the town purple - Texas style," differing only slightly from last year's theme of "paint the town purple." "I think it's great that ACU takes pride in their home state," said Kent Brantly, senior biblical text major from Indianapolis, Indiana. Some students from other ... [Read More…]
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