By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something Eventually we had to confess. The guilt got to us-and we wanted to use their scale, which we'd hidden under their towels. Sure, I had fun listening to them discussing the mystery through the wall at night, but we finally decided to tell them that we turned their picture frames upside ... [Read More…]
Archives for November 2004
Employees to receive one-time pay next month: Supplemental payment to come instead of annual salary raise
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief In lieu of annual raises, full- and half-time faculty and staff will receive a one-time supplemental pay Dec. 1. Full-time employees will receive $750, and half-time employees will receive $375, as long as they were employed by June 1. Phil Schubert, vice president of finance, said he realizes the one-time ... [Read More…]
Alumnus to represent Texas in Congress: Former Harris County district judge elected with 55 percent of vote
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor ACU alumnus and former Harris County District Judge Ted Poe was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 2 to represent Texas' 2nd District. Republican Poe ran and won against incumbent Democrat Nick Lampson from the old District 9 with 55 percent of the vote. Last year's redistricting put Lampson in the ... [Read More…]
Football fever still burning in Odessa
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Front Roe Seat Every year a reporter keys in on a certain story he wants to cover. In my last semester at ACU, that specific story I wanted to cover was the Friday Night Lights phenomenon and how it relates to ACU. The book turned movie is about a 1988 West Texas football team in Odessa: the Permian Panthers. ACU ... [Read More…]
Rookies having effect: Lowry and Snoddy providing spark heading into playoffs
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcat volleyball team will look to freshmen Abbie Lowry and Liz Snoddy to continue their rookie success when ACU opens post-season play Friday in Lawton, Okla., at the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament. The two surprise performers of 2004 will be key elements for the Wildcats, who are ranked No. 26 in ... [Read More…]
Volunteer Opportunities for Nov. 12, 2004
The counseling center needs a graphic design student to volunteer creative talents and services to assist with designing bulletin boards. The boards will function in the residence halls to provide educational information on different topics for students. If interested, contact Steve Rowlands at Ext. 2876 or e-mail rowlandss@acu.edu. Volunteers ... [Read More…]
Department chair to be recognized as community leader: Dr. Mel Hailey given annual award Tuesday
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer It is the last game of the season; the team is undefeated. Jason Knight, junior political science major from Abilene and coach of the 8-10-year-old Boys and Girls Club team, cheers his two players from the goalie box as the game ends, tied 2-2. Knight started coaching when introduced to community service by one ... [Read More…]
Inspire involvement with election madness
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Rarely does the nation become more enthralled with a single series of events as it does with a presidential election. It trumps everything, save one event: the NCAA basketball tournament every spring-a time many fans refer to as March Madness. This year proved to be no different. Just a mere eight months ago, I ... [Read More…]
SA approves Sikes parking project: Congress will ask university to connect lots by Sikes Hall
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Student Congress unanimously passed a bill Wednesday recommending to the university to connect the parking lots between Sikes Hall and the Williams Performing Arts Center. Rep. Lauren Hart, Sikes Hall, who presented the bill, said connecting the lots would create better traffic flow around the hall and make the ... [Read More…]
FilmFest premiere to light Paramount: Evening will include viewing of finalists, awarding of prizes
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Soda bottles lined the desk around the 20-inch Macintosh displays-workstations in the Industrial Technology building that would be packed and gone in 15 hours. Sound clips and dialogue played over and over as editors worked to perfect their films, which had to be completed by the time the workstations were ... [Read More…]