Vol. 94, No. 39 2 sections, 18 pages
TUESDAY
February 21, 2006
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At the top
Intelligence defined
Holy smokes
Wildcats were named No. 1 in national poll, page 1B
Students debate Intelligent Design vs. evolution in schools, page 7A
Three seniors fight fires for Potosi, page 4B
Massey releases contest results n To avoid future scoring errors, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, said he would bring in an independent person or firm to tabulate scores for Sing Song acts. By JONATHAN SMITH Editor in Chief
In the wake of Saturday’s Sing Song scoring error and
controversy, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, has released all groups’ scores to help clarify some of the confusion from Saturday’s awards ceremony. The final results showed definite, clear winners for in all three categories: Gamma Sigma Phi for men’s social clubs, Sigma Theta Chi for women’s
social clubs and freshmen for mixed voices. Confusion arose Saturday when a scoring miscalculation resulted in Alpha Kai Omega being named as the overall winner in the women’s division instead of the Siggies, who were announced as third place; and Galaxy being named vocal winners instead of Gamma Sigma Phi.
Overall Sing Song results
Massey said the scoring error occurred because the Excel spreadsheet used to calculate the scores was not formatted to add the numbers correctly. Massey said he was surprised Saturday night when he saw the results naming Alpha Kai as the winning group. See
Women’s social clubs
Men’s social clubs
Mixed voices
Sigma Theta Chi: 841
Gamma Sigma Phi: 874
Freshmen: 810
Alpha Kai Omega: 795
Galaxy: 813
Ko Jo Kai: 755
Frater Sodalis: 721
Sophomores: 733
GATA: 725
Pi Kappa: 489
Juniors: 638
Seniors: 752
See page 8A for a complete breakdown of each scoring category
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Unity movement
Administrators make plans for fifth college n The departments of computer science, information systems and information technology will form the School of Information Technology before becoming a its own college. By MALLORY SHERWOOD Managing Editor
ACU’S fifth college will open for prospective students in the fall of 2007, coordinators said. The School of Information Technology and Computing, which has been in the works for three years, is in the process of developing new degree plans, courses and majors for students of the future school. Beginning this summer, the Computer Science Department, one major component of the new school housed in the Foster Science Building, will move into Mabee Busi-
ness Building and make the first transition for the school. The other two departments in the school are Information Systems and Information Technology. Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen, visionary of the new school and provost of the university, said in an e-mail the VanRheenen idea came after many discussions with faculty about how the university could better serve students who desired careers in technology-related fields. “We know that the role of information technology in the world of the 21st century will See
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Welcome Center named for Hunter n Tuition will increase by 7 percent this fall, and the Alumni and Welcome Center will be named about Bob Hunter, the Board of Trustees announced Saturday. By JACI SCHNEIDER Copy Editor
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Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, addressing the crowd during Sunday’s opening lecture for the 88th annual Bible Lectureship.
Money, Jeanes open Lectureship with ‘grace and truth’ By MALLORY SHERWOOD Managing Editor
Two shared evening emony
college presidents the stage Sunday at the opening cerof the 88th Bible
Lectureship, speaking about the theme of truth, grace and unity from the Gospel of John. More than 1,600 people attended, despite icy conditions in many parts of the state.
In an effort to reconcile the century-old split between Churches of Christ and Christian Churches, Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, invited his long-time friend, Dr. Don
Jeanes, president of Milligan College in Johnson City, Tenn., to speak with him during the three-day lecture event about the possibilSee
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The Board of Trustees on Saturday voted to name the new Alumni and Welcome Center after Robert D. Hunter and his wife Shirley. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced the decision at the President’s Circle Dinner on Saturday night, and Hunter was in attendance. “After serving in the ACU family for 50 years, I know there are countless others whose name should be on that building,” said Hunter, vice president emeritus and
Texas State Representative, district 71. “This really was such a tremendous surprise.” Hunter said he hopes to find a way to display the names of every alumnus, parent and friend of the university who contributed to its goals in the center. Hunter has contributed much to the university in various ways since he graduated in 1952. He created Sing Song 50 years ago, helped pass the Texas Equalization Grant, which helps Texas students attend private universities, and now helps raise funds for the university. Although the new Welcome Center has been designed, a start date for construction has not yet been set, said Phil Schubert, vice president of fiSee
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University honors alumnus Crisp n Dr. Don Crisp, chair of the Board of Trustees, was named Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by the Alumni Association on Sunday at a ceremony at the Civic Center. By KELSI PEACE Staff Writer
Friends and family full of appreciation for Dr. Donald Crisp assembled at the Abilene Civic Center on Sunday to honor him as the
2005 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Crisp graduated from ACU in 1964 with a B.S. in accounting and business administration and is now chair of the university Board of Trustees. After opening remarks from Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, and an invocation, Crisp’s nine grandchildren surprised him with a song they had secretly prepared.
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Kailey Rhoden, one of Crisps granddaughters, also sang her original tribute to Sept. 11, Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer” and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Think of Me.” Carol Crisp, Don Crisp’s wife, accompanied Rhoden on the piano. Three of Crisp’s close friends were asked to be tribute speakers; Crisp’s integrity, devotion, and humility were repeatedly emphasized.
Dr. Jack Griggs, class of 1964, met Crisp during the fall of their freshman year. Griggs did not recall the details of their meeting but said he pursued a friendship with Crisp. “I just know I wanted to be like him,” Griggs said. Griggs described Don and Carol Crisp’s courtship with amusing anecdotes and made See
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Dr. Don Crisp and his wife, Carol, laugh and listen to Dr. Jack Riggs talk about Crisp during the Alumni Day Luncheon at the Abilene Civic Center on Sunday honoring Crisp as the 2005 Alumnus of the Year.
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Calendar & Events Tuesday
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Thursday
88th annual Bible Lectureship, 8 a.m., campuswide.
Chai Cafe, 9-10:45 p.m., Campus Center Living Room.
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IJM Awareness Week, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Campus Center ticket window.
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Winter Dinner Theater Jane Eyre, 8 p.m., William Performance Arts Center Fulks Theater.
Winter Dinner Theater Jane Eyre, 8 p.m., William Performance Arts Center Fulks Theater.
SO Percussion Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., William Performance Arts Center Recital Hall.
International Rescue Mission/ OSME Soccer Tournament, 3 p.m., Intramural Field.
88th annual Bible Lectureship, 8 a.m., campuswide.
The Optimist maintains this calendar for the ACU community to keep track of local social, academic and service opportunities. Groups may send announcements directly to optimist@acu.edu or to the Page 2 Editor, ACU Box 27892, Abilene, TX 79699.
To ensure that an item will appear on time, the announcement should be sent at least 10 days before. The Optimist may edit items for space and style. Corrections and clarifications of published news articles will be printed in this space in a timely manner.
Announcements The Medical Clinic has a limited number of flu vaccines available for $15 that will be given on a first come/first serve basis. No appointment is necessary. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Call 6742625 for more information. Third Day and the David Crowder Band will be in concert March 5 at Taylor County Coliseum. Special student
rate tickets are available in the Campus Activities Board office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact 674-2772 to ask questions. Male students that struggle with sexual purity can join Brothers In Battle: The Struggle for Sexual Purity, a group of students who are involved in the same battle. The group will meet on Thursdays. Time and location are confidential. For
more information, contact the Counseling Center at 674-2626. Individuals who struggle with same sex attractions can join Strugglers with Same Sex Attraction: And Those Who Care About Us for help and support on Mondays. The time and location are confidential. Contact the Counseling Center at 674-2626 for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities The City of Abilene Emergency Management needs 20 volunteers to act as victims in a simulated airport crash for a city/county wide exercise 8 a.m.noon April 5. A professional will add injuries to the volunteers with makeup, the fire departments will rescue them and transport them to the hospital and then back to ACU. Contact the director of emergency management by March 15 to volunteer. For more information contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. The Day Nursery of Abilene needs volunteers to set up,
prepare, serve, and clean up during Day Nursery’s 14th annual Mexican Dinner fundraising event from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 25. There is an urgent need for a student who needs special assistance during class in the Journalism and Mass Communications Department. Ideally the volunteer would sit with the student during class and lab to provide assistance with handson projects. Classes meet at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at noon on Mondays. It is preferable that the volunteer have
completed JMC 201 Intro to Visual Communication. However, a student who is otherwise proficient in PhotoShop and iMovie would also be a strong candidate. For more information contact Dr. Cheryl Bacon or Jessica Smith at 674-2812 or 674-6767. The Volunteer Center has received a request for someone with artistic abilities to paint drawings in a classroom. The drawings are already in place, they just need to be painted. Contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center for more information.
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Speaker to urge forgiveness n Dr. Everett Worthington, an expert on the topic of forgiveness, will speak at the Counseling Center’s Healthy Relationships Week on Saturday and Sunday. By ANNA CARROLL Student Reporter
An expert on the topic of forgiveness will speak twice during Healthy Relationships Week on Saturday and Sunday, an event the University Counseling Center organizes each year to focus on building healthy relationships. This year’s theme is Sacred Relationships. Dr. Everett Worthington, professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, is the author of more than 150 articles and chapters and 17 books, including his most recent book, Forgiving and Reconciling. He is also the executive director of A Campaign for Forgiveness Research, an organization that supports research and reports findings on forgiveness. Worthington will speak Wednesday about forgiveness in a Lectureship class called “As Christ Has Forgiven You.” He will also speak Thursday in
Hart Auditorium about hope and forgiveness at a six-and-ahalf-hour workshop as a part of the week. Registration is required to attend the workshop and can be completed online. Registration cost for full-time students is $20 and the general public is $65. Other speakers for Healthy Relationships Week include Gary Thomas, director of the Center for Evangelical Spirituality, and Dennis Lowe and Emily Scott-Low, who conduct seminars on marriage and relationships. More information on all the speakers is available online at www.acu.edu/campusoffices/counseling/hrw.html. Worthington’s interest in researching forgiveness began when he was a marriage counselor. “As soon as I started seeing couples in counseling, forgiveness showed itself to be a hot area,” he said in an e-mail. His research began in 1990 after one of his graduate students showed an interest in the area, he said. Five years after beginning research, Worthington had a personal experience with for-
giveness. “My mother was murdered in 1995 and that has lent a personal motivation to my study since then,” he said. A year later he adopted his life mission: “To promote forgiveness in every willing heart, home and heartland.” The Counseling Center asked Worthington to speak about forgiveness because he is a “great ambassador” for forgiveness, said Steve Rowlands, director of the Counseling Center. “He is a man full of hope and forgiveness,” Rowlands said. Worthington continues to be interested in his field and continues to do more research. “It might sound trite, but the more I learn, the less I realize I know,” he said. “Besides the intellectual curiosity, I notice how very needy the world is of forgiveness. “Forgiveness is arguably the most fundamental Christian distinctive,” he said. “Forgiveness is crucial to sacred relationships.” E-mail Carroll at: optimist@acu.edu
Ag grad named Young Alumnus n Hurley Miller, class of 1993, was recently named the Outstanding Young Alumnus for 2006 by the Alumni Association and the Alumni Advisory Board. By TAKISHA KNIGHT Page 2 Editor
The Alumni Association and Alumni Advisory Board have named Hurley Miller the Outstanding Young Alumnus for 2006. Miller graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in range and agronomy and earned a master’s degree in agriculture education from Tarleton State University. He is the director of Harris County Cooperative Extension in Houston, where he works in agricultural business. Betsey Craig, coordinator of the Alumni Network, was a part of the committee that chose Miller for the award. “All of the alumni awards, including Young Alumnus of the Year, play an important
role in helping us recognize and honor alumni who are doing important and impressive things in their careers and in their communities and churches,” Craig said. With that in mind, she said, the Alumni Association and the Alumni Advisory Board sifted through numerous nominations of potential candidates for the award that came from the community, university departments and alumni. After making note of nominations and evaluating credentials, the groups chose Miller to receive the award this year. According to the Agriculture and Environmental Science online newsletter, some of Miller’s accomplishments include being a husband, father and church deacon. Besides being a family man, he is also active in the community and has received many awards, including the 2002 Superior Service Award Texas Cooperative Extension. Miller also received profes-
sional awards both statewide and nationally for his work. Some of the awards include the Texas Cooperative Extension Superior Service Award, USDA Diversity Award and ACU Agricultural & Environmental Science’s Outstanding Young Professional in 2003. “It’s always exciting to bring notable and talented alumni back to campus, whether it’s for an award presentation, to speak in a class or just to reconnect with old friends,” Craig said. “When people like Hurley Miller use the things they learned at ACU to change their corner of the world, it makes us all proud to be ACU alumni.” The Alumni Association and Alumni Advisory Board will set the date for the award ceremony in the spring, but the exact arrangement is pending a convenient date for the department and Miller’s travel schedule. E-mail Knight at: tnk03a@acu.edu
‘With or Without You’
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Scott Delony, senior electronic media major from Houston, right, and Daniel Wheeler, senior English education major from Van, left, perform U2 songs with their band Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys on Sunday night in the Bean Sprout as part of the Gospel and Culture Coffee House series.
High schoolers vie for scholarship n Out of the estimated 260 high school students interviewing to become Presidential Scholars at the university, only 30 to 40 will receive the prestigious award. By TAKISHA KNIGHT Page 2 Editor
About 260 Presidential Scholarship candidates are scheduled to interview with faculty members this semester, with the first group arriving on campus Friday. Of the estimated 260 who applied, only 30 to 40 students will become Presidential Scholars. “It’s a competitive process,” said Robert Heil, director of Admissions and Enrollment Management. “To qualify to compete, a student must have an exceptional high school academic record.” Students must also score a 28 or higher on the ACT composite or a combined total of 1260 or higher on the math
and critical reading portions of the SAT, he said. “Presidential Scholarships honor students who exhibit a commitment to the highest standards of academic success, service, leadership and character,” he said. “We’re looking for students who model the mission of ACU and who are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, service and leadership.” He said the selection process includes a thorough review of all application items, including résumés, essays and transcripts. Then each candidate is invited to come to campus and interview with members of the selection committee. The interview committee is composed of a select group of faculty and staff members, which differs each year, said Allison Stoll, Guest Services coordinator. “It is good to get departments involved with the inter-
views,” Stoll said. She said it gives the applicants the opportunity to show their interest in the departments they intend to become involved in. The committee will conduct on-campus interviews on five specific dates during the spring semester. Each applicant will interview several times on the appointed date. After they begin their freshman year, Presidential Scholars are still called to continue in academic excellence. “The Presidential Scholarship is a great academic and leadership honor,” Heil said. The 15 to 20 full-tuition scholars must maintain a 3.5 grade point average. The 15 to 20 half-tuition scholars must maintain a 3.2 GPA. All scholars are required to participate in the Honors Program their freshman year and complete 15 hours of community service each semester. E-mail Knight at: tnk03a@acu.edu
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Casting Crowns coming to ACU
Unity speaks
n Music group Casting Crowns and other bands in its Lifesong tour are coming to Moody Coliseum April 24. Tickets are on sale now in The Campus Store.
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Rick Atchley of Fort Worth, speaks during the Restoration Unity Forum in Cullen Auditorium on Monday. A panel made up of Atchley and seven others discussed how churches can live and abide by Christ’s prayer for unity. The forum is an attempt to bring together Christians from the Stone-Campbell Movement.
Students’ Association looks for changes n The Students’ Association is planning a Chapel forum later in the semester, to address possible changes on issues that matter most to students. By GARY RHODES Student Reporter
The Students’ Association is planning a Chapel forum later this semester to discuss students’ responses to a survey sent out Feb. 1. The survey included topics such as meal plans, quality of food in the cafes around campus, awareness of SA and the work it does for the student body, the 10-point grading system and Gibson Health and P.E. Center usage. The survey also included several open-ended questions designed to allow students to voice their opinions, said Valerie Hanneken, chief communications officer and
junior public relations major from Garland. “The survey was designed to give students who are really passionate about those issues a chance to be heard,” she said. “What we really want to do is get the student voice heard and
neken said. “We’d like to have a forum where we can address these hot topic issues and bring in some people that are more educated on these subjects,” she said. The forum is a means for SA to listen to students’ opin-
“We’d like to have a forum where we can address these hot topic issues and bring in some people that are more educated on these subjects.” Valerie Hanneken, junior public relations major from Garland
bring some of these issues to the forefront.” SA officers are compiling the data from the surveys and attempting to categorize the responses to help plan the Chapel forum. The forum will probably be in March or April, Han-
ions and find out what they really care about, said Justin Scott, SA president. “It’s a great opportunity for us to listen to students and find out what they think,” Scott, senior political science major from Whitehouse, said.
At least 300 students responded to the survey in the first 48 hours after it was sent out through e-mail, Hanneken said. “We are very pleased with the feedback and the honesty of the students who have responded,” she said. Listening to students needs is vital to the success of SA, Scott said. “We want to know what are the ways that we can reach out to a student body of over 4,000 students who are very busy,” he said. “That’s vital to the success of our organization.” Hanneken said SA is aware that there is room for improvement. “We fully understand that we could improve and be better as an organization,” she said.
E-mail Rhodes at: optimist@acu.edu
but album, Perfect Day, on the first leg of the Lifesong Tour and will continue through the end of the tour. Nolan, tour pastor and Gospel communicator, travels with the musicians and presents By ANNA CARROLL the Gospel at the concerts. Student Reporter For Casting Crowns, touring Casting Crowns will come is the band’s second job. All to Moody Coliseum with its seven members work with the Lifesong Tour on April 24. The youth group at a church near seven-member Christian band Atlanta, and lead singer Mark will be promoting its Grammy- Hall travels back to church evnominated album with the ery Wednesday to be with the same name. youth group, according to an Tickets are available in The article on Nordeman’s Web Campus Store site. and at Family Smith began Christian Stores. pursuing the Prices range band in April from $14.50 for with the intent “The world doesn’t of bringing it the group rate to need any more $40 for the artist to Abilene in ‘rock stars,’ just circle seats. the fall, he said. “Ticket sales That effort led broken people are going great,” made whole, telling to the concert said Billy Smith, April 24. Smith their stories.” senior marketpicked Casting ing major from Crowns because Mark Hall, lead singer for San Antonio and of the wide Casting Crowns CAB intern. “We range of people are expecting that like the a sell-out congroup’s music. cert, so I would “Casting buy your tickets soon.” Crowns reaches most generaThe Lifesong tour will also tions and denominations,” he feature Nichole Nordeman, said. “Their message is bold emerging artist Josh Bates and and challenges us as Chrisguest speaker Tony Nolan. tians to work harder to come Nordeman, eight-time Dove together as one instead of Award winner from Dallas, fighting with each other.” finished her Brave Tour in Hall said on the band’s Web December and joined Casting site that he writes songs that Crowns for the spring leg of face the tough issues in life its tour. “Brave,” the title track “through the brokenness of of her fourth album, speaks of my mistakes and through the letting God make you brave,” forgiveness and restoration said Kara Wolfe, junior social that God has brought about in work major from Katy. my life. … The world doesn’t “For girls and for women need any more ‘rock stars,’ it is a good message to have,” just broken people made she said. whole, telling their stories.” Bates, 23-year-old singer and songwriter from Kentucky, performed from his deE-mail Carroll at: optmist@acu.edu
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
A smile from Sing Song’s creator
Fellowship, dinner for men on Tuesday n On Tuesday from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m., spiritual leaders from West Texas will gather for the spiritually focused dinner in Gibson Health and P.E. Center’s double gym. By JORDAN SORENSON Staff Writer
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Bob Hunter, vice president emeritus of the university, watches the freshman class act perform in Sing Song on Friday night in Moody Coliseum as he judges in the area of originality. Hunter created Sing Song in 1957.
By Tuesday afternoon, Bible Lectureship will be almost over, but organizers of the event planned at 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. hope to keep the momentum of the week going strong. In the Gibson Health and P.E. Center double-gym, preachers and other spiritual leaders from around West Texas will gather together for the Men’s Fellowship Dinner. Dr. Mark Love, director of Ministry Events, said the Men’s Fellowship Dinner is an event that celebrates the relationship ACU has with small West Texas churches, while helping train and mold the young preachers involved. The presentation will begin with an introduction by Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, and will also include
Poster exhibit explores faith n “I was blind; now I see,” a line from the Gospel of John, is the focus of a poster display created by graphic design students and alumni in the Shore Art Gallery. By LISA Sriobchoey Student Reporter
Graphic design students’ and alumni’s interpretations of the Gospel of John are displayed at the Shore Art Gallery. The exhibit, with the theme, “I was blind; now I see,” opened Sunday as a part of the Lectureship’s presentations about art and faith. The works of art are displayed in the forms of posters and an animation, said Nil Santana, art gallery director and graphic design instructor. “A poster is a bold and persuasive way to communicate messages,” he said. “It has been used for many different purposes from war propagandas to talks about social issues. Why not use this visual media to communicate about Christ?” Most of the posters displayed contain both images and types. They were printed by using a variety of printing processes, from computer printing to silkscreen printing. Ben Hernandez, senior graphic design major from Austin, said he likes the silk-
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“Why not use this visual media to communicate about Christ?” Nil Santana, graphic designer instructor
screen medium of prints. “The natural roughness of the silk screen medium to me speaks volumes about the natural difficulty that we all struggle with when it comes to the matters of faith,” he said in an e-mail. Santana said each piece of art represents different visual responses that graphic design students and alumni have toward the Gospel of John. Brandon Jones, senior graphic design major from Tyler, said in an e-mail that he chose to make a poster about the return of Christ. “It’s a simple poster with a deep meaning,” Jones said. “I chose to design it as if it were a coming attraction, which is why it says, ‘coming soon.’ This poster is a call of duty.” Another poster from Ryan Feerer, class of 2005 and an Art and Design Department alumnus, displays two sets of symbol: a set of two hyphens and a set of two zeros. The symbols stand for a pair of closed eyes and a pair of opened eyes, which, according to Feerer, represent the theme of this exhibit: “I was
blind; now I see.” “I stripped the poster to its simplest form,” he said in an e-mail. “If I were to add anything else, it would distract from the most important feature, which is the clear, straightforward message it gives.” Other pieces of artwork displayed are from Ashley Francis, senior graphic design major from Sumner; Nathan Lambert, senior graphic design major from San Antonio; Jose Machin, senior graphic design major from Montevideo, Uruguay; Sarah Stanley, senior graphic design major from Rowlett; and two Art and Design Department alumni, Jose Cahales and Paul Bryan. This is the first time that graphic design majors and alumni have a chance to display works that convey their faith. However, Santana said he hopes graphic design students will have more chances to display works about faith, Christ and religion in the future.
E-mail Sriobchoey at: optimist@acu.edu
a time of worship. The bulk of the afternoon will then be occupied with a video presentation with interview accounts from several preachers who once studied at the university, while also ministering to small rural church communities around the area. “They talked about what the town was like, what their relationship with the church was like, if they remembered some of the sermons they preached, how much they got paid, and of how they would be sent home with beans, black-eyed peas, and home-made jams,” Love said. Love revealed a few details for one of the video’s many unsung stories about a 91-yearold Lubbock preacher named Jay Thomas, who hitchhiked 1,200 miles to church each month. Some of the other interviewees include Money, Dr. John Stevens, former president of the university, and even two students still attending ACU. Steven Johnson, assistant professor of preaching and worship who also participated in one of the video in-
terviews, will talk about his experience with small rural churches and the most distinct differences he noticed about larger churches. “I think that in the current church environment, we live in cities, the churches really feel a lot of anxiety about needing to get bigger and to grow,” Johnson said. “I think that’s fine, but the difference you find in small rural communities is that people understand that they may reach other people, and they certainly want to, but they don’t have any false pretenses about becoming some super mega church, so instead they aren’t committed to the number of people that come, but to the depth of the relationships they share with each other.” At last year’s dinner, Dr. Jerry Taylor, assistant professor of Bible, missions and ministry, spoke to the event’s congregation from the book of Esther, encouraging the men to use their positions of power and influence for the better treatment of all people. Taylor described the experience as a rewarding opportu-
nity for the fellowship of the diverse leadership attending, and recalled his favorite aspect of the event: “The opportunity of being able to speak to a broad section of church leaders from various parts of the country all gathered together in one place and one time,” Taylor said. Love said the Men’s Fellowship Dinner is directed toward the male leaders of the West Texas spiritual community, but he also encourages non-preachers and students to participate. “A lot of people go because they see friends they haven’t seen in a year, and it’s a chance for them to eat dinner together,” Love said. “A lot of students go because their preacher is in town, and they’ll go to the dinner with them. This is ACU history, the stories are fascinating, and most of our students don’t have a picture of rural church life. It’s a special little slice of life.”
E-mail Sorenson at: jss05a@acu.edu
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SA constitution changes for the better The issue:
SA is making changes to its constitution, making fairness and student representation a priority.
Our view:
We are glad that SA is taking the constitution seriously enough to make positive changes.
The solution:
Support your student representatives in their attempts to make a better SA and Congress.
The Students’ Association Congress will begin discussing the approval of a revamped constitution this week in an effort clean up its governing documents originally written to govern a much different organization. And for the most part, when Congress brings this new document before the student body for ratification later this semester, many students will not realize how the new document benefits them. A tweak of a phrase here, a clarification there. Nothing noticeably groundbreaking. Unless you had plans to be next year’s International Students Association liaison on Congress. Current drafts of the new constitution do not include the ISA liaison as part of Congress. And although the change effectively reduces the number
Reminder to focus on what matters It won’t matter what you sitting around seemed oblivihad — the fanciest house, ous to the rather unavoidable cars, or clothes. It won’t mat- distraction. The mess was left ter where you fell on the cor- for an elderly Bean employee porate lad- to clean up. I offered to help der or how clean up what looked like an much power enormous oil spill; however, you had over she insisted on doing the job individuals. herself. I couldn’t imagine Here’s a big how the incident affected one: it won’t this humble employee’s opinmatter how ion of college students. much money Are we afraid to stand up Guest Column you had. It and represent Christ when won’t matter we’re called to do so? I’m Jayme Smith how many sick of hypocrites saying or friends you doing one thing and pretendhad, A’s you made in college ing to love God with all of or grad school. It won’t mat- their hearts and then turnter that you were part of the ing around the next moment most popular social club or to be caught in unrighteousthat you sat in a church pew ness. every Sunday morning. Of course we’re going to When you stand in front sin as Christians, but that of your Father one day — no doesn’t mean that we should matter how much you fight blame others when in our own death, the inevitable — only hearts we know that we do one thing will matter: God the exact same thing. I want will look at your heart. What you to stop for a moment. will He say? Think about your heart. It all I’m sick of living in this comes down to one thing: sinful world. Do you want I’m sick of to be seen as everyone tryright in the Do you want to be ing to be the eyes of Ameriseen as right in the “model” Amercan society or eyes of American i c a n — w a r m in the heart of society or in the ing a church our Lord? pew, clutching Do you need heart of our Lord? a Bible with to re-evaluate their name your own life? engraved in Stop thinkfancy, gold letters, praising ing about your reputation the Lord with mouths and and ego for a moment and not hearts and focusing more think about your relationon their outward appearance ship with God. I can guaranthan their inward beauty and tee this: someday, it won’t God-given talent. This fills matter the status you had as me with a hatred that a godly a successful American — the heart would not hold. only thing that will matter is However, I must realize the compassion in that heart that I, too, will always struggle of yours. with “trying to fit in.” Nothing If I can leave you with one inflames my anger more than thought, let it be this: tonight living every day around peo- when you crawl into bed—no ple who are trying everything matter the hour — talk to God. to be right in the eyes of soci- If you already talk to Him on ety, despite the cost. I cannot a regular basis, pour your help but contemplate whether heart out to Him. You know or not I, too, am going to cave that thing that’s been botherin — giving up everything I be- ing you lately—stressing you lieve to achieve the rank of an out — talk to Him about it. For “ideal” American. those of you who aren’t as I once saw a student spill close to God, just ask Him to his grape juice all over a table, comfort you in your time of chair and carpet in the Bean need. Sometimes that’s all it one afternoon. The student takes and you will be amazed paused staring at what he at the results. had just done, looked around Have a willingness to bethe room, and immediately come not only a better person stood up, grabbing his back- but a better Christian. Strive pack in one hand and Bible in to have a heart like Jesus. the other and raced out of the cafeteria, as if nothing had E-mail Smith at: jls04j@acu.edu, optimist@acu.edu happened. Other students
of student Be thankful students have a Congress who takes itself building and represenresidence seriously enough to respect its governing documents hall repretatives in Congress sentatives. by one, the reduction actu- dents Association, which has By removing the ISA liaison ally strengthens student rep- its own officers much like ISA, from the constitution, Conresentation by making it more do not have a seat reserved gress will be prescribing to a equal. for them on Congress. And it less-is-more-equal philosophy. The ISA liaison is the type wouldn’t make sense if these Students might not even of position that at first glance groups did. notice a majority of the other looks good because, after all, Besides the ISA liaison, changes to the constitution — more student representation Congress currently has rep- but each one is important. One on Congress sounds like a resentatives for three main seemingly innocuous change good plan. Students clearly felt groups: class, academic build- makes sure that, should the the same when ratifying the ing and residence hall. Each president resign, the vice presiamendment 205-18 (with sig- student always belongs to at dent can take over that role. nificantly less than 10 percent least two of those groups of The current constitution could voter turnout) in September representation, sometimes all prevent that because it does 2002. three. International students not make provision for a junior However, when looking at potentially have four groups to serve as president of SA. the makeup of the rest of Con- of representation. It is these types of inconsisgress, giving one student orgaInternational students, like tencies Congress looks to cornization its own representative honors students and members rect. The inconsistencies are no makes little sense when no oth- of other groups, have the same one’s fault; they simply haper student groups are afforded opportunity as every other stu- pened as a result of changes the same opportunity. dent to run for Congress as throughout the years and an Groups like the Honors Stu- class senators and academic evolving makeup of Congress.
Cole Williams
Sing Song Gate ’06 creates scandal Sing Song Gate, 2006: Kai O’s sobbing, Moonies swearing, and bystanders calling for the head of the director of Student Productions. All of this commotion after a huge upset in the results from Saturday night’s show I Am the led to a recount of the Enemy votes, which Sarah showed the Carlson women’s social club winner changing from Alpha Kai Omega to Sigma Theta Chi, and the men’s social club winner remaining the same: Gamma Sigma Phi. Hopes were dashed, rivalries increased, and various sets of parents attempted to sooth their child’s disappointment by reassuring them that their act was in fact the best and should have won. Watching the hysteria unfold was, of course, a reporter’s dream. We live off chaos and controversy. Most of the Optimist staff rushed back to Moody Coliseum on Saturday night once we heard a recount had been called. We joined hundreds of others standing around until past midnight, chatting with longtime-no-see friends and waiting for Kendall Massey, the afore-
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Let Loose
I’m still coming to terms with losing, though, and maybe when my kids are in Sing Song, I’ll have forgiven my sophomore-year judges. mentioned director of Student Productions, to announce the night’s true winners. Sing Song was our only concern. But, while the mix-up was interesting and heartbreaking for some involved, the controversy only pointed to the truth that Sing Song has become too serious in its ripe old age of 50. I’ve been in my class’s act for four years now, winning a different place each year. We unfortunately peaked early and only won first place our freshman year as Ice Cream Men. As Merry Men our sophomore year, we were robbed, plain and simple, and I remember crying next to my now-roommate when we placed third, and the then-seniors claimed victory. Junior year, we were ridiculous, having students from all years join us on stage to jump around and burn pentup energy, relishing our fourth-place sweep. But this year, as Jedi, we actually tried. And although the freshmen won (barely), and we placed second, we had the funniest show and ended on the high note of knowing we were the crowd-pleaser. This semester, I spent
roughly 43 hours in either Sing Song practices or performances, and Lord knows how many collective hours I practiced spontaneous choreography during the other three years. But all the energy I spent for a class act really doesn’t compare to how hard the large club acts work to either defend or reclaim the first place title. An extra week of vacation meant a week less of practice, and all groups were pushed to the point of exhaustion to prepare for the show. My Dad, who graduated in 1974, shakes his head at how bloated Sing Song has become and is confused at all the various judging requirements. Back in his day, groups were simply judged on costumes and vocals. Now, a bent arm during choreography or flat note can determine a win or loss. Similar to sophomore year, the seniors were hosed by several judges who apparently expected a group of college kids to have the vocal precision of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Receiving brutal ratings for trying your hardest doesn’t exactly help build self-esteem and, let’s face it, sucks the fun out of the event. Healthy
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But change is long past due, and this Congress appears ready to do that. Past congresses have not treated the constitution with such respect. One administration even for some time lost its only copy of the document. Be thankful students have a Congress that takes itself seriously enough to respect its governing documents. Congress is using this new constitution as an opportunity to shore up inconsistencies internally and externally. Internally to make sure it can run as smoothly as possible, and externally to ensure students are more fairly represented. Both are necessary functions of SA’s constitution, and Congress so far is taking the right steps toward a more consistent student government.
competition is great, but the lengths acts have to reach to win Sing Song have reached unhealthy proportions. The only way you can have fun in Sing Song is if your group wins, or if you enter the competition not caring about whether you win or lose. Massey has done his best to make the production more lively and student-friendly, and the notion of firing him because of a voting mishap is ludicrous. The judging system should, however, be examined, and the dramatic emotions seen on Moody’s floor Saturday should not go unnoticed. The poor Kai O’s were upset not just because they had mistakenly thought their club had won for the first time, but because they had put so much time and energy into a show, only to have the results not pay off. I’m addicted to Sing Song and don’t for a second regret my time spent on its stage. I’m still coming to terms with losing, though, and maybe when my kids are in Sing Song, I’ll have forgiven my sophomoreyear judges. I only hope that by then, something in Sing Song will have changed and the production is focused on just being a good time, not a fight to the death. E-mail Carlson at: skc02a@acu.edu, optimist@acu.edu
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February 21, 2006
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The Origin of a Debate
Evolutionists and Intelligent Designers square off about science and faith Let students decide truth for themselves What is science? by new evidence. That is at Webster’s Dictionary de- the very heart of the process fines it: “The observation, of science.” identification, description, However, AAPT goes on experimental to vehemently oppose the ininvestigation, troduction of ID to be taught and theoreti- alongside evolution as an alcal explana- ternative theory in high school tion of phe- classrooms. nomena.” Apparently the staunch In plain evolutionists are becoming terms, sci- close-minded, and they genuence is the inely think that ID is a threat practice of to the ideologies they hold Soapbox questioning dear. This is not a very scienCentral e v e r y t h i n g , tific approach to a new idea, Dani testing every- and it is surprising that the Linthicum thing and be- ACLU, with all of its talk of ing constant- free speech, is helping to rely prepared strict such debate. for surprises. In John Milton’s AreopagitIf this is science, then why ica, he stated that “…though are so many in the scientific all the winds of doctrine were community afraid of new the- let loose to play on the earth, ories and concepts? so Truth be in the field, we Intelligent Design is just do injuriously by licensing such a theoand prohibiting ry. It is not misdoubt her a totally new strength. Let If this is science, then idea —variher and Falsewhy are so many in ous forms hood grapple; of it have who ever knew the scientific combeen broadTruth put to munity afraid of new cast before, the worse in a theories and concepts? free and open under the names of encounter?” Creation This reasonScience or Biblical Creation- ing is the basis for organizaism — but ID has become tions such the ACLU. Let the increasingly popular, and it truth be heard. Let freedom appears to have many evolu- ring. Truth and Falsehood tionists shaking in their well- must battle, but Truth inevieducated boots. tably arise victorious. These ID is the belief that life is are the tenets of some of our too complex to have originat- country’s most precious valed from random chance and ues, but we are relinquishmust have had a designer. ID ing them to those who would does not directly assume a de- rather stay comfortable then ity or designer, but just states face a new idea. that there is or was one. President Bush stood for Many public school science Truth when he said of the classes are attempting to teach ID battle: “Both sides ought both sides of the controversy, to be properly taught, so gradual evolution and ID, and people can understand what are running into strong oppo- this debate is about. I think sition on the way. that part of education is to The American Civil Liber- expose people to different ties Union boldly states that schools of thought.” there are not “two sides” to Just as the scientists of the science. They are comfortably day told Christopher Columestablished in the revered tra- bus he would never make it, ditions of Darwinism, and Marco Polo he would fall off will not listen to another ap- the edge of the world, or Joproach, however much it is in- hannes Kepler his supernova creasingly favored and well-re- was nothing more then a very searched. Why not? The very bright star — so evolutionists theory that they so adamantly can continue to plug their ears cling to was once a snot-nosed and boycott the ID debates. up-and-comer as well. But the controversy will The American Association rage on, and until Truth and of Physics Teachers states Falsehood can meet in open that: “No scientific theory, no battle — until we are free to everything — how matter how strongly it is sup- question ported by available evidence is will we know what is really final and unchallengeable; any True? good theory is always exposed to the possibility of being E-mail Linthicum at: del01a@acu.edu, optimist@acu.edu modified or even overthrown
ID does not belong in science class No one has ever seen an electron swirling around the nucleus of an atom. Still, we all take quantum mechanics for granted and accept the scientifically p r o v e n electron as fact. This ass u rance I Am the can’t be Enemy given to Intelligent Sarah Design, the Carlson latest socalled theory that has slowly crept into the nation’s public schoolrooms. The battle of whether Intelligent Design, a new form of creationism, should be taught in public science classrooms is nonsensical. The pseudoscientific conjecture has no business being taught alongside what can be proven scientifically: evolution. Intelligent Design conjectures that the account for living organisms is so complex, a supernatural entity must have been behind the formation. Most proponents of this conjecture, who claim it’s a theo-
Some of the greatest discoveries have spurred from man’s desire to understand his creator and explore the seemingly unexplainable. ry, do not necessarily want it to replace evolution in classrooms, but rather they want evolution highly scrutinized. Intelligent Design plays to the commonly used meaning of “theory,” which is a hunch or a guess. However, the scientific definition of theory is different. A theory in science can be experimented on and tested. True, the work of The Origin of Species author Charles Darwin leaves questions unanswered, but almost 150 years of scientific research and discovery rests in his corner. Theological questions spurred by the evolution debate are best fought in theology classes. Christians should not be afraid for their children to sit through a class about evolution, whether out of fear it might hinder the child’s faith or because they find the notion altogether beneath them. Parents should not be afraid their children will doubt creation if they learn about evolution.
Even if they begin to doubt, questioning one’s faith is paramount to building a stronger faith. Learning about the other side of the debate is key to forming a more solid opinion. I don’t remember when I was taught evolution in middle or high school. The topic was likely discussed in 9th grade biology; but, having grown up in a Christian household, I learned about the theory of evolution while still holding on to my belief in a Creator God. Students should learn about the realities and complexities of the world and how science, based on facts, helps explains these phenomena. Let them explore the issues and come to their own conclusions on whether a higher power must have been involved in the creation of the earth. Intelligent Design followers discredit God by refusing to question him or by thinking his works far too complex to figure out. A line exists where one has to decide to believe in
God or not, but the line for everyone is different. Whether we are standing on top of a mountain, watching a loved one give birth or coming to terms with death, as humans we all examine our existence and find our own answers. Some of the greatest discoveries have spurred from man’s desire to understand his creator and explore the seemingly unexplainable. The debate between evolution vs. creation, or evolution vs. Intelligent Design, should continue, but it is not a scientific debate – it’s a theological debate. Thus, it should be carried out in a theological venue and not the public school classroom. The complexities of life have dumbfounded man from his beginning, whether he believes he came from a monkey or the breath of God. This debate should exist in a free and open marketplace of ideas. After all, what creation is more beautiful, and more necessary now, than the art of speech and expression? E-mail Carlson at: skc02a@acu.edu, optimist@acu.edu
Intelligent Design and evolution: find common ground The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. Author F. Scott Fitzgerald penned these timeless words in his novel The Crack-Up. Unfortunately, Ask the scientists, Question politicians Jonathan and ChrisSmith tians have not heeded Fitzgerald’s decades-old proverb when discussing the place of Intelligent Design theory in the scientific community. The debate about Intelligent Design has not inspired intelligently designed arguments.
Supporters have promoted Intelligent Design theory since the 1980s as an alternative to Darwinian evolution. ID theory makes two claims: 1) some structures and processes in nature are so “irreducibly complex” that they could not have formed through slow, evolutionary processes, and 2) an intelligent designer lies behind these processes. Debate about ID theory intensified during the past year as the school board in Dover, Pa., voted to require its science classes to offer a statement about intelligent design. Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union began challenging the ruling almost immediately, and on Dec. 23, a federal court ruled that ID couldn’t be taught in school because it wasn’t science and would violate the separation of church
Darwin didn’t say the existence of an intelligent designer could dissolve his theory. and state. In the meantime, the debate about ID and evolutionary theory continues. Unfortunately, supporters of ID and evolution base their arguments on premises the other side does not accept. Scientists presuppose scientific data has all the answers to the mysteries of nature — a concept Christians reject. Christians presuppose God has all the answers to the mysteries of nature — a notion nonChristian scientists reject. As a result, the scientific community refuses to debate ID theory because of a lack of scientific evidence, and many ID supporters want to base their theory on their faith alone. ID supporters must accept
that scientists will require scientific evidence for their theory before the scientific community will begin debating it. Evolutionists must realize ID implies the concept of an intelligent designer — one who exists above the laws of nature and physics — for which science cannot completely explain. Unless everyone can come together on these disconnects, the debate about ID will go no further than its current stalemate. So where can ID supporters go from here? They can start with the warnings from the father of evolution, himself. Charles Darwin hypothesized the blueprint for destroying his theory.
“If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.” Darwin didn’t say the existence of an intelligent designer could dissolve his theory. In fact, Christians have found ways to incorporate evolution into their concept of God and creation. As such, Christians need not mention the existence of an intelligent designer in this debate. ID theory’s place in the scientific community will hinge on only one of its claims, the one that concerned even Darwin: the complexity of the processes and structures of life. ID supporters point to the blood clotting mechanisms in mice as proof of processes too
complex to develop evolutionarily. Prove that scientifically. Prove something scientifically. Give scientists a reason to doubt evolution, which will force them to look elsewhere for answers to the mystery of life’s origin by Darwin’s own admission. And when they do, there Intelligent Design theory will sit, ready for examination. ID supporters can do all this without debating religion or God — concepts that ring hollow in the scientific community. Intelligent Design may yet find a way into the scientific community. But its supporters first must prove their intelligent designer endowed in them the ability to intelligently and scientifically debate the issue. E-mail Smith at: jvs02a@acu.edu, optimist@acu.edu
FROM THE FRONT PAGE
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
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College: Information technology school to open in 2007 Continued from page 1A continue to grow and will permeate almost every sphere of society around the world,” VanRheenen said. “While ACU has invested millions of dollars in our own technology infrastructure and in educational technology to enhance teaching and learning, we had not seriously investigated the kinds of majors and minors we should offer that would enable gifted students to graduate from ACU and change the world through technology.” Thus came the decision to bring in consultants to develop a new plan for the university. The consultants assessed
the desirability and feasibility of enhancing the information technology field of study. After looking at career opportunities, trends for graduates, the number of potential students who wanted to study information technology at a Christian university, and the expertise of the current faculty and staff, VanRheenen said the consultants recommended the university move towards developing a school of information technology. Last fall, the Board of Trustees affirmed the recommendation. The School of Information Technology will be “incubated” in the College of Business Administration under the di-
rection of Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of COBA. VanRheenen said Lytle will take care of the day-to-day leadership in the formation of the school for the next two to three years until the school is ready to be an independent college with its own dean. Lytle said the goal of the school is to attract new students to the university. “The one thing we hear from the admissions office is that information technology is the one of the most popular majors prospective students ask about,” he said. “We want to be able to offer something that other schools can’t.” He said the new school will
do that in several ways. One way is to strengthen the relationship with the university and Abilene’s Texas Tech graduate school program branch. He said the graduate school has a software engineering master’s program that could be linked to the university’s new school. He said this would allow students to obtain a master’s in information technology in a year and a half. Lytle also said the committee helping him and VanRheenen develop this school is working with ways to attract students from the community colleges in Abilene such as the Texas Technical Institute and
Cisco Community College. “We think there is probably a pool of students who would want to flow through ACU’s new school if they knew they had the opportunity,” he said. The plans for the school wouldn’t have progressed this far if it weren’t for the numerous people involved, he said. Dr. Tim Coburn, professor of statistics, has been instrumental in developing the school. He has spent more than a year and half conducting research on other information technology schools across the country. He and others have been able to meet with alumni and friends to create a networking system for the
school as well. Coburn said the reaction among faculty, staff, alumni and current students is generally favorable and upbeat. He said everyone is beginning to envision what the future could look like for the school. Potential students will have a bright future with the new school, VanRheenen said. “After four years with us, studying side by side with faculty and scientists in classrooms, laboratories and internships, we hope they will leave ACU prepared to be Christian leaders in technology,” he said. E-mail Sherwood at: mes02e@acu.edu
Show: Director to hire official scorer
Breakdown of Sing Song scores Women’s clubs results
Continued from page 1A
Sigma Theta Chi
Alpha Kai Omega
Ko Jo Kai
GATA
Originality
135
132
134
134
Costumes
116
115
112
104
Presentation
143
135
139
124
Vocals
447
413
370
363
Overall
841
795
755
725
Men’s clubs results Gamma Sigma Phi
Galaxy
Frater Sodalis
Pi Kappa
Originality
142
143
132
116
Costumes
139
124
104
73
Presentation
139
134
115
108
Vocals
454
412
370
192
Overall
874
813
721
489
Class results Freshmen
Seniors
Soph.
Juniors
Originality
144
136
131
129
Costumes
118
112
113
89
Presentation
133
128
125
111
Vocals
415
376
364
309
Overall
810
752
733
638
“I thought, ‘Man, the roof is going to blow off this place,’” Massey said. He said he has never seen Moody Coliseum louder than when the Sing Song co-chairs read those overall results. Although the results surprised him, Massey said he did not question them at the time because he trusted the system. “As director, if I’m going to be an impartial person, I’ve got to stay out of [the scoring],” Massey said. Although the Siggies had won the first three awards categories — originality, costumes and presentation — the scoring error left them with a fourth place finish in vocals, which constituted about 50 percent of the scores. As a result, Alpha Kai placed first overall, Ko Jo Kai placed second and Siggies placed third. Massey said a judge approached him after the show and said he had not scored women’s vocals so low, and neither had some others. The judge suggested the scores needed to be recalculated, and Massey agreed.
Massey announced to the exiting crowd that errors had been made in the scoring, and a recalculation would be done to determine if changes needed to be made, so hundreds of students and spectators waited in Moody Coliseum. Just looking at the individual judges’ vocals scores for each club, Massey said he knew a mistake had been made. After recalculating the women’s vocals by hand, Sigma Theta Chi moved from fourth to first place — enough to move them into first place overall. With one segment of the results in question, Massey said all the numbers came into question, so he recalculated all the numbers by hand. The recount also revealed Gamma Sigma Phi as vocal winners instead of Galaxy, which did not affect overall placing. When Massey emerged to announce the final results almost an hour after the official end of the show, hundreds of anxious club members and spectators still stood around the coliseum. The news was greeted by tears from some Alpha Kai and Siggie members, and hesitant
cheers from some Siggies. “Everyone wants to talk about the club that had their first place taken away,” Massey said. “There are other things that get taken away by this,” like the fact that Siggies and Gamma Sigma Phi were never able to truly celebrate the victories they earned. Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, which houses the Office of Student Productions, agreed with that fact. “Winners need to be able to celebrate, and to that extent we own an apology to Sigma Theta Chi, and to Gamma Sigma Phi for that matter.” After the announcement, Massey said the directors of the Alpha Kai and Siggie acts talked with each other and him about the night’s events. Massey said Siggie director Kara Wilson, senior disciplinary Spanish and vocational missions major from San Antonio, told him the Siggies were hesitant to accept first place because it had been awarded to Alpha Kai first, but Alpha Kai director Mandy Nelson, senior youth and family ministry major from Alvin, said her club was proud of their second place finish.
“What I witnessed between Alpha Kai and Sigma Theta Chi members was extremely classy and in the spirit of Christ,” Barnard said. Barnard said he sent an email to clubs Monday apologizing for the mistakes. “To my knowledge, such an error has never occurred, and we certainly do not want it to occur again,” Barnard said in the e-mail. To reduce future chances of such an error, Barnard and Massey said they plan to bring in an independent person or firm to calculate the scores. “When it’s something that people’s hearts are affected by, it’s in our best interest to make sure we get it right,” Massey said. Massey said he heard several negative comments from people Saturday night but, since then, he has received more positive and encouraging responses. “I’m not going to judge the success of the show based on the responses,” Massey said. “I will judge it by all the hard work students put into it to produce a great show.” E-mail Smith at: jvs02a@acu.edu
Opening: Focus on unity Continued from page 1A of unity between two of the churches born out of the same spiritual movement. Money set the tone for the evening by announcing the two would work towards a universal body of Christ. Both speakers discussed the meanings of the Gospel of John, specifically, 1:1-18 and what implications it had for the two churches. Jeanes began by posing the question Pilate had asked Jesus before his crucifixion, “What is truth?” He said Pilate’s question had become the question of the century that people still search for the answer to today. He suggested that Jesus was the answer to truth and that through discipleship in Christ, unity would be found. “We are to grow to maturity through discipleship in Christ because we share a common purpose,” Jeanes said. “We
are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and we have to live it, share it, show it, and take it into the world together.” Money agreed that Jesus was the answer to find unity between and said despite differences in doctrine, who we believe is of ultimate importance. “If anything, what we believe should be accompanied with a little humility because it is possible we could very well be wrong,” Money said. He also said God’s love was obvious from the very beginning, something not so apparent in our churches today. “I doubt 100 years from now people will look back and say, ‘They really loved one another,’” he said. “We’re going to do better over the next 100 years; we’re going to do better right now.” He said that like a physical family, the two churches would continue to be different, even a lot different, but that because they both have
a common savior, they would be concerned with the family’s business instead of their own. “Unity for the sake of mission is essential if we’re going to carry the light of Jesus into a dark world,” Money said. He said he didn’t have any “dynamic solutions” for unity in Christ on Sunday, but suggested that the two groups began by asking for forgiveness for the mess they had both made; that they open the Scripture together and seek what unity truly means, and that they meet together for the “daunting task of fulfilling the family business.” He ended with a quote his mentor, James LeFan, said during 1967s Lectureship: “Unity will be beyond our reach only if we do not believe in its possibility. It’s waiting to be claimed by those who have the courage to lay hold of it. It begins with you.” E-mail Sherwood at: mes02e@acu.edu
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
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Crisp: Endowment honors alumnus Continued from page 1A the suggestion that it was Carol Crisp who did the pursuing. Crisp obtained his first job, became a trustee of the Caroline Hunt Trust Estate and joined the Board of Trustees as a result of his being pursued by each organization, Griggs said. The reason for this pattern, Griggs said, is not because of an ambition for worldly gain or glory. It is because of Crisp’s character, Griggs described Crisp as having: “…Brilliant emotional intelligence, sincere modesty, an always ready sense of humor…” Griggs turned to Crisp to conclude: “Don, thank you for being someone we can point to our children and tell them ‘this is who we want you to be like.’” Don Rhoden, class of 1958,
was connected to Crisp when his son married Crisp’s eldest daughter. Crisp’s affinity to helping those in need was what ultimately formed a friendship between the two, he said. Rhoden referenced The Godfather, dubbing Crisp “The Don,” and described his own effort to receive aid from Crisp. “I didn’t come away with money, but I got a much better deal – a lifelong friend,” Rhoden said. Crisp, an avid golfer, once partnered with Rhoden in an Austin tournament. Rhoden’s game was at its worst, but Crisp worked all the harder, Rhoden said. “I learned [that day] that if ‘The Don’ had been on the Titanic,” Rhoden said, “he would have been paddling his legs as hard as he could, trying to hold the boat up.” The third tribute speaker,
J. McDonald “Don” Williams, class of 1963, was unable to attend because of adverse circumstances. Crisp’s award was presented in recognition of his service to ACU, his Christlike attitude in the business arena, his selflessness, his commitment to the Board of Trustees, his teamwork and integrity and the humble example he sets daily. When Crisp ascended to the podium, he sincerely thanked friends and family, demonstrating the humility that so many appreciate. Crisp described his timidity as a young man and suggested it is his wife’s presence to which he attributes his success. “Carol and I are co-honorees today,” Crisp said. “We’re in this together.” The university had an immense influence on his life, Crisp said, and he plans on
spending his lifetime ensuring others experience something similar. Crisp’s love for his alma mater is what makes this award priceless. “This is an award I will treasure more than anything because of where it came from,” he said. Crisp is one of 90,000 alumni who are spread across 109 nations, Money said. “ACU alumni really are changing the world,” said Money, “It’s not just a slogan.” A special announcement concluded the ceremony: An endowment in the School of Business has been created in Crisp’s honor. When the sum reaches $1 million, the endowment will be given to a distinguished faculty member who will train business students to follow Crisp’s example as a Christ-like business leader. E-mail Peace at: knp04a@acu.edu
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Kailey Rhoden, granddaughter of Dr. Don Crisp, the Outstanding Alumnus of the year, sings at a luncheon honoring her grandfather Sunday.
Board: Tuition to increase by standard 7 percent Continued from page 1A nance. “We’re in a fundraising campaign now to secure funds,” Schubert said. “We hope to begin in the next year or two.” According to a university press release, the Welcome Center will be built next to the University Park
Apartments, off Judge Ely Boulevard. It will include a large, multi-purpose lobby, conference center, theatre, hall of honor and meeting rooms. The board also voted Saturday to increase tuition by 7 percent, raising each credit hour to $521 from $487. The tuition increase is the same as last year, Schubert
said, and the amount is typical for the past few years. The university’s tuition is still fairly comparable for private universities throughout the country, Schubert said. “It’s a tightrope we walk between providing affordable and quality education,” Schubert said. “We take that challenge very seriously.”
Schubert said the increase goes toward the university’s ability to attract and attain high caliber faculty and staff by raising salaries; improving technology; and making various renovations on campus, including the residence halls. Schubert said one specific addition to campus will be wireless Internet access
in all the residence halls. Robert Heil, director of enrollment operations, said in an e-mail that the funding increase also will go toward scholarships. “This funding increase will continue to allow ACU to offer higher competitive merit scholarships and need-based aid to our students,” Heil said.
Although Schubert said tuition probably will increase at about the same rate for a few years, he doesn’t anticipate it increasing any more than 7 percent. “We’re very interested in seeing that ACU remain affordable,” Schubert said.
E-mail Schneider at: jrs02a@acu.edu
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Group to drum night away
Hail, Hail Lion of Judah!
n So Percussion will perform at 8 p.m. Friday in the Williams Performing Arts Recital Hall as part of the Music Department’s Guest Artist Series.
“There aren’t all that many percussion ensembles going for a full-time professional performing career. But these guys are going for it.” Dr. Allen Teel, professor of percussion and world music
By MITCH HOLT Staff Writer
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Rolando Diaz, class of 1981, paints the Lion of Judah, a Biblical term used for Jesus Christ, while Scott Sager, preacher of Preston Road Church of Christ in Dallas, read Scripture and told stories about martyrdom at “Mysterion,” a series in Bible Lectureship, on Sunday night in the William Performing Arts Center’s Fulks Theatre.
Calling Center seeks students n The center will hire about 45 students this semester and is looking for applicants who are outgoing and comfortable communicating with strangers. By WHITNEY MANN Student Reporter
The Calling Center will hire about 45 students for this semester and the following year to raise funds for the general financial needs of ACU. The job consists of calling alumni family and friends to raise money for ACU; the money supports a variety of basic areas within the university that need to be paid for. They help cover the expenses of things such as library funds or operation needs. Although it has not yet reached its goal, the Calling Center’s goal is to raise $490,000 in funds. The Calling Center does not always hire the same amount of students every semester, said Jennifer Sweeney, Calling Center manager. “Semesters vary,” Swee-
ney said. “It depends on how many people we need. Sometimes we need more, and sometimes we need less.” Each employee receives three shifts a week. Students will work two weeknight shifts and one Sunday afternoon shift. Employees have a base wage but have certain incentives regularly. Also, there is an attendance bonus if an employee works all of the shifts they signed up for that month. Sweeney said she would like to have employees who are outgoing, comfortable communicating with strangers, persistent and those who possess a strong work ethic. Lexi Foster, senior marketing and management major from Ulysses, Kan., has worked at the Calling Center for two years and is now a supervisor. She comes in before the rest of the callers to make sure all of the records are up to date and ready. Foster also helps decide who the students need to call.
“I enjoy it a lot,” Foster said. “There are lots of fun people I get to work with; a lot of students work here, and I get to meet tons of people.” Foster said she was also able to do her management internship at the Calling Center, and she said that has helped her develop skills for running a business. Like Foster, Laura Beth Martin, sophomore marketing major from Daingerfield, worked at the Calling Center during her freshman year. She said it helped her get a feel for how a business is run. “It was my freshman year, and I really needed to make some money; the Calling Center was a great place for me to earn a good amount,” Martin said. The Calling Center is located in the United Supermarkets shopping center. The address is 1075 N. Judge Ely Blvd.
E-mail Mann at: optimist@acu.edu
Nationally acclaimed percussion ensemble So Percussion will grace the stage at the Williams Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Friday, at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 as part of the Music Department’s Guest Artist Series. Dr. Allen Teel, professor of percussion and world music in the Music Department, said So Percussion has established an outstanding reputation in its six-year existence as a percussion quartet that uses a wide variety of drums, cymbals, keyboard percussion instruments and custom-built instruments. So Percussion began in New Haven, Conn., in 1999 and set the goal to “challenge and enable the creation of new music that combines musical, theatrical and artistic elements,” according to the ensemble’s
biography on its Web site. This site describes percussion as having a unique ability to thrill and captivate and possessing possibilities far beyond beats and rhythms. The ensemble seeks to convey these elements in its live show. “There aren’t all that many percussion ensembles going for a full-time professional performing career,” Teel said. “But these guys are going for it.” So has been reviewed by publications such as Billboard Magazine and the New York Times, and the group performs in clubs, art museums, theaters and concert halls throughout the world. The group also brings educational programs to universities, public schools and other locations around the U.S. Allen Kozinn of the New York Times said in a Jan.
17, 2004, review of a live performance, “Fairly quickly, the ruckus gave way to rhythmic counterpoint: one couldn’t ask for more from a percussion group’s curtain raiser. “The players in So Percussion were energetic and thorough in mining all these works for their visceral and structural thrills.” The group will play several pieces in its performance on campus, including Steve Reich’s “Drumming,” a movement from one of the most important minimalist compositions of the 1960s and 1970s, Teel said. “[So Percussion] has some great music in its repertoire,” he said. “The concert should be very stimulating and enjoyable.”
E-mail Holt at: mah02f@acu.edu
Church leaders reach for Summit n “Engaging our Culture” is the theme of the annual conference for church leaders called Summit, which is at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in Hart Auditorium.
“[Kenneson’s] work takes each of the fruits of the Spirit and shows how this quality challenges the assumptions of the world we live in.” Dr. Mark Love, director of Ministry Events
By BLYTHE THOMPSON Student Reporter
An annual conference for church leaders called Summit will begin at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in Hart Auditorium with a speech from the author of Life on the Vine. Phil Kenneson, author and associate professor of theology and philosophy at Milligan College, will speak in Hart Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. followed by a time of worship. This year’s theme is “Engaging our Culture.” According to the brochure, this year’s Summit will concentrate on, “recognizing the wisdom that comes in community and will take full advantage of the ministry contexts represented by both the church and academy.” Summit is a time for church leaders to band to-
gether to create a better environment for spiritual growth for their congregations and themselves, according to the brochure. Attendance to Summit costs $60; for ACU Doctor of Ministry students, the cost is $30; ACU faculty, staff and graduate students can attend for free. Online registration began Feb. 1, and all can register up until the day of the event. Dr. Mark Love, director of Ministry Events, said Kenneson was chosen based on his book Life on the Vine because of its repute among doctor of ministry students in a congregational setting. “[Kenneson’s] work takes each of the fruits of the Spirit and shows how this quality challenges the assumptions of the world we live in,” Love said. On the final day of Summit, April 21, Kenneson will give another speech in Hart Auditorium at 8:30 a.m., followed by numer-
ous break-out sessions. Examples of some sessions include: • “Preaching Life on the Vine” taught by Jeff Christian and Michael Harbor, two ministers who taught this book to their congregations. This session will reflect on their analysis of the teachings they pursued • “Dwelling in the Word” will present a Bible reading method that displays both spiritual formation and mission taught by Ross Cochrane of Searcy, Ark., and Dr. Mark Love • “Treasure in Clay Jars: curriculum that promotes eight patterns of missional faithfulness.” After lunch, participants can choose another breakout session for the afternoon followed by a question-answer session with Kenneson and a time of worship.
E-mail Thompson at: optimist@acu.edu
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Standings Men’s Basketball Team Tarleton St. WTAMU TAMU-K ENMU MSU ACU Angelo St.
Div. 10-0 8-2 6-4 5-5 4-6 3-8 0-11
Overall 21-4 19-6 16-9 11-14 15-10 8-18 8-18
Women’s Basketball Team WTAMU Tarleton St. Angelo St. TX Woman’s ACU MSU
Div. 11-1 10-2 9-3 5-7 5-7 5-7
Overall 22-3 18-7 18-7 12-12 11-14 11-14
BASEBALL Team ACU ENMU Angelo St. TAMU-K WTAMU Tarleton St.
Div. 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
Overall 10-1 8-1 5-1 3-1 3-2 2-6
SOFTBALL Team Div. Tarleton St. 0-0 ACU 0-0 ENMU 0-0 TAMU-K 0-0 Angelo St. 0-0 0-0 WTAMU
Overall 7-2 10-4 8-4 4-4 4-7 4-7
Scores Thursday
baseball ACU 5, Central Oklahoma 1 ACU 20, Central Oklahoma 4 softball Cameron 6, ACU 3 ACU 12, St. Mary’s 3 men’s tennis Azusa Pacific 6, ACU 3
Friday
softball ACU 12, St. Edward’s 6 men’s tennis ACU 8, Sonoma State 1
Saturday
women’s basketball ACU 85, Eastern New Mexico 76 men’s basketball Eastern New Mexico 70, ACU 64
Upcoming Schedule Thursday woMen’s basketball ACU vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville 8 p.m. Men’s basketball ACU vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville 8 p.m.
Friday baseball ACU at East Central, 4 p.m. (DH) softball ACU at Tarleton State, 5 p.m. (DH)
Saturday
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Freshmen Trey Watten, Ryan Quidley, Travis Minor, Matthew Sullivan, Thomas Bumpass and catcher Jordan Schmitt represent the future of ACU’s baseball program.
Freshmen learn early through trial by fire n Six freshmen are battling with veteran players trying to keep the program’s successful tradition going strong. By DANIEL JOHNSON Sports Writer
It is no wonder that veteran hitters like Johnny Zepeda, Ruben Rivera and Joel Wells are living up to the history of success the ACU baseball program has developed in recent years. But behind the veteran heavy bats are six freshmen glad to be along for the ride. The future of the ACU baseball team rests on the shoulders of freshman players Trey Watten, Jordan Schmitt, Thomas Bumpass and Minor Alexander and pitchers Ryan Quidley and Matt Sullivan. “These freshmen have all brought stability for the future
Baseball and will give us a good nucleus to recruit around, but it is on the coaches and older players to teach them the fundamentals and help them adapt to the college level of play,” head baseball coach Britt Bonneau said. It is the adaptation to the higher level of play Bonneau speaks of that will make or break the future success of the freshman recruits. For third baseman Watten, adapting to that level has been a rocky ride so far. “It hasn’t been easy, and I’ve struggled at the beginning to consistently find my stroke at the plate and role on the field,” Watten said. “But it’s getting better as I slowly improve and adjust to this level.”
Watten, who was voted District 6-5A offensive player of the year his senior year at Coppell High School, leads the Wildcats with eight defensive errors. In the Wildcats two-game romping of No. 1 Central Oklahoma, Watten appeared to have overcome his struggles with a combined four hits, three runs, and two RBI. Watten and the rest of the freshmen have had the critiques and support of veteran sluggers like Zepeda and Rivera to aid their conversion to college ball. “I really enjoy helping out the younger guys because they aren’t hardheaded and try not to disagree when we point out mistakes they make,” said left fielder Johnny Zepeda. “We have been there and will try to help them in whatever
baseball ACU at East Central, noon (DH) softball ACU at Tarleton State, 1 p.m. Women’s Basketball ACU vs. Texas Woman’s 4 p.m.
Wildcats out of playoffs
• Home games listed in italics
by 11 at the half, 35-24. Leading all Wildcat scores was senior small forward, Tex Rembert, who poured in 17 points and grabbed five rebounds. Mauro Matai, a senior center, added 13 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Cameron Holson, a freshman guard, and junior forward, Tiago Souza, both turned in 10 points. ACU led by as many as 14 in the second half, but Eastern New Mexico caught up, making the rest of the game close. The second half boasted five lead changes and four
Briefs Track athletes compete at Sooner Indoor Invitational A handful of Wildcat track and field athletes went to Norman, Okla., Saturday for the Sooner Indoor Invitational and returned to Abilene with two new provisional qualifying marks and two improved marks. Sophomore Denise Morgan added her name to the list of provisional qualifiers with a time of 2:15.79 in the 800-meter run, in which she placed third. Junior Liga Klavina also qualified provisionally with a throw of 44-11 in the shot put. Two athletes also improved on previous provisional times or marks. Shawna-Kaye Thompson improved her time in the 60meter hurdles, placing first in the preliminaries in 8.71 seconds. Thompson was second overall in the finals of the event. Senior Yevgen Pashchenko jumped 23-9 1/2 feet in the long jump to place first in the event. With one qualifying meet remaining before the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships March 1011, 23 individuals, along with five relay teams, have qualified provisionally or automatically in nearly every running and field event.
n For the sixth year in a row, the men’s basketball team missed the playoffs after a 7064 loss to Eastern New Mexico on Saturday in Portales, N.M. By BRIAN HOLLAND Sports Writer
The men’s basketball team lost Saturday night to the Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico, 70-64 in Portales and with it lost its playoff hopes. The Wildcats now have missed the playoffs for the sixth-straight year. The Wildcats gave the Greyhounds all they could handle in the loss, as they led
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tied scores, but the Wildcats didn’t get the final push they needed to edge out the Greyhounds. The already-shorthanded Wildcats saw their depth cut even thinner in the second half, accumulating 24 personal fouls. Mauro Matai ended the game with five fouls while three other players finish with four fouls. “We got in foul trouble,” said head coach Jason Copeland. “We just ran out of bullets to fire at the end.” With only 1:43 left in the game, Matai tied the game See
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way we can.” For freshman catcher Jordan Schmitt, another top offensive player from the Metroplex, the support, advice and experience of junior catcher Alec Sowards has helped his success so far this season. Schmitt, who has continued to start throughout the preseason, has a .333 batting average and three RBI in the 11 games played by the Wildcats. “I haven’t had time to think about the pressure,” Schmitt said. “I’ve just been thrown in and I have to keep playing the same game I’ve played my whole life.” Senior shortstop Ruben Rivera has stepped into the role of a voSee
No. 1 rank first ever for Cats n The Wildcats moved from fourth to first in the NCAA Division II poll Monday after beating then No. 1 Central Oklahoma in a double-header. By PATRICK LOVELESS Sports Writer
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Junior Tiago Souza drives to the goal in a 84-72 loss against Midwestern State on Feb. 11.
Wildcats still in playoff hunt after win n The Wildcats stayed alive in the LSC Postseason Tournament race Saturday with a 85-76 win against Eastern New Mexico and remain in a three-way tie for fourth place. By JARED FIELDS Sports Writer
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Sophomore Alex Guiton goes past Katie Robertson in a 62-52 win against Midwestern State on Feb. 11 in Moody Coliseum, finishing with 17 points.
Head coach Shawna Lavender has said all season that her team needs to play a full 40 minutes. Now at the end of the season when they need it the most, the Wildcats put together a full game Saturday in a 85-76 win against Eastern New Mexico to keep their postseason chances alive.
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Women’s Basketball “I think the girls understand how crucial the games are now,” Lavender said. “I’ve seen a big change in their focus and urgency in the last week.” The Wildcats began the game on a hot streak from behind the arc. Of the Wildcats first 24 points, 21 came from 3-pointers. Senior guard Ashley King hit six 3-pointers on her way to 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 40 minutes of play for the Wildcats. See
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On Monday, the Wildcat baseball team received the reward for its blistering 10-1 start to the season by being ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to this week’s Division II baseball polls. “This is a great place for our program to be,” coach Bonneau said, “We’ve never been ranked No. 1 before, and it has our guys here really excited.” After defeating the formerly ranked No. 1 Central Oklahoma Bronchos so badly the polls don’t even have them in the listed top 30 this week, the Wildcats were bumped up to No. 1—taking the vacated spot of their defeated opponent. With one of the best records in Division II, they deserve it. With all of the attention, recognition, and excitement that comes with being the best in the nation, also comes a great burden. Now that the See
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Freshmen: Players adjust to college level of play Continued from page 1B leader to remind the freshmen and other players they are playing the same game they’ve been playing since Little League. “I know it can be intimidating to be thrown into such a successful Division II program, so I’m trying to constantly remind the young guys that they’re still playing baseball,” Rivera said. “Watten, Schmitt and the others have tremendous talent and they need to learn how not to be satisfied with our success so far. We need to get better every day.” Second basemen Thomas Bumpass has served as a utility player in various positions so far this season. He has helped support the strong bats of the Wildcats with a .354 batting average and five RBI. Playing for the Wildcats this season has been a thrilling experience for Bumpass.
“It is exciting to be with such a respected team; it is a challenge to work your way up and compete for a spot on the roster because right now we are the team to beat,” Bum-
and really stay focused,” Sullivan said. The transition has been slow but successful for the six freshmen as they struggle and succeed together
“They need to learn how not to be satisfied with our success so far. We need to get better every day.” Ruben Rivera, senior shortstop/third baseman, on the freshmen players
pass said. Freshman pitchers Ryan Quidley and Matt Sullivan are coping with learning to throw to a college line-up. Unlike high school, where there are usually holes in the consistency of the line-up, the college batters can all hit. “You really can’t slack off against these teams, you’ve got to hit your spots, change your speeds
through the same obstacles. “Right now we’re all just having fun and trying to find our roles on the team,” Quidley said. “It’s not easy to go from the stud in high school back down to the freshman fighting for playing time.” Brian schmidt/File Photo
E-mail Johnson at: djj4a@acu.edu
Freshman Trey Watten charges a grounder in a an 11-inning, 9-8 win against Henderson State in the first game of a double-header at Crutcher Scott Field.
Poll: Wildcats rise to top of Division-II rankings Continued from page 1B Wildcats have beat the best, every opponent they face will play with much greater intensity and skill than they would against most other teams. “If we can play with the same intensity and excitement that we played with against Central Oklahoma, hopefully we can hold on to this No. 1 ranking for a while,” Bonneau said. With 44 more games to play this season, the Wildcats’ skill and strength will be tested as they still have a tough schedule ahead of them the next few
weeks. With away games at South Eastern Oklahoma State, the Wildcats will have to stay on top of their game to stay on top of the rankings. Just one loss could threaten to take the No. 1 ranking away. The Wildcats are still improving, though, and fans should expect to only see better things from this team. “We still have most of the season ahead of us,” Bonneau said. “The poll we want to be No. 1 in, of course, is that last one of the season.”
E-mail Loveless at: spl05a@acu.edu
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The Wildcats celebrate a solo, pinch-hit home run by Joel Wells in the sixth inning of the first game against Arkansas Tech on Feb. 11, which they won,17-16.
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Men: Thursday last game for Cats Continued from page 1B at 62 with a layup. Just 24 seconds later, Tex Rembert had the chance to give the Wildcats the lead but missed a wide-open 3pointer. The Wildcats received their second shot at the lead when Matai rebounded Copeland the Rembert miss but failed to convert on a Souza 3-pointer. The Greyhounds followed the Wildcats’ misses with six straight makes at the freethrow stripe, sealing the Wildcats’ fate. “We tried to approach things the same as any other game,” Copeland said.
With the loss, the Wildcats fall to 8-18 overall and 3-8 in the Lone Star Conference’s South Division. The Wildcats outscored Eastern New Mexico 28-24 with points in the paint but were outscored on fastbreak points 21-15. Thursday night, the Wildcats face Texas A&M-Kingsville at 8 p.m. in Moody Coliseum in their season finale. Three seniors for the Wildcats will be honored: Gabe Lombard, a one-year varsity letter from Pago Bay, Guam; Mauro Matai, a twoyear varsity letter from Matupo, Mozambique and Tex Rembert, a transfer student from Dallas.
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E-mail Holland at: beh03e@acu.edu
Head coach Jason Copeland talks to his team during a timeout in a 67-61 loss to Tarleton State on Jan. 31 in Moody Coliseum.
Wildcats: Two games remain Continued from page 1B Sophomore point guard Alex Guiton provided another 40 solid minutes of play, scoring 15 points and making seven assists. Senior center Jamie BolesLord provided the inside attack for the Wildcats. Lord was second on the team in points and rebounds with 16 and seven, respectively. Freshman center Audrey Maxwell added 10 points in the post, and senior Lacey Blau chipped in 11 points off the bench. As a team, the Wildcats shot 45 percent against Eastern New Mexico. However, the Wildcats went
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Sophomore Ashley Barr gets fouled going to the basket against Midwestern State on Feb. 11 in Moody Coliseum. in a 62-52 win. The Wildcats play Texas A&M-Kingsville at 6 p.m. Thursday in Moody Coliseum.
into halftime down by two points. “In the first half we had a hard time guarding their penetration,” Lavender said. “In the second half we switched to zone, and that helped; it limited their easy baskets.” The Zias went from shooting 60 percent from 3-point range in the first half to 21 percent in the second. The Wildcats, however, shot almost 45 percent from the field in both halves, playing a consistent game throughout. The Wildcats are tied with Texas Woman’s and Midwestern State for fourth and final place in the LSC
South Division with a 5-7 divisional record. To make the LSC Postseason Tournament, the Wildcats need to win their final two games of the season. The Wildcats play in Moody Coliseum this week against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Thursday and Texas Woman’s on Saturday. Both teams lost to the Wildcats earlier in the season. “We need to win our last two games, and we’ll be in the tournament,” Lavender said. “It’s nice to finish at home though, that’s a big advantage.”
E-mail Fields at: jrf03b@acu.edu
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Among Flames Story & Design by: Mallory Sherwood All John Leedy could see as he pulled the fire truck to the scene were two mangled vehicles. The sun had nearly set that late winter afternoon, and a light drizzle had begun to fall as traffic came to a standstill on Interstate 20 near Clyde. Leedy, a lieutenant fire officer with the Potosi Volunteer Fire Department, jumped out, ran toward the most damaged vehicle and found a woman trapped inside. After he and a partner used the Jaws of Life to free her, he noticed a baby bottle, teddy bear and blanket crumpled on the floorboard of the car. “I immediately realized that there had to be an infant in the car still,” he said. “The car was crushed beyond recognition, you couldn’t tell where the radio would have gone; I didn’t know how a baby would survive.” In the backseat in a crushed car seat carrier, Leedy found an infant boy who was injured but still alive. “I was able to pull that baby out of the car, and it was a good moment to realize I had just saved this child’s life,” he said. Saving a life is common for Leedy, a volunteer firefighter for three years. The senior youth and family ministry major from The Woodlands found a new calling in life when a friend invited him to drive to Potosi one evening to apply as a volunteer. “I had nothing better to do that night, so I was excited to go and see what a fire station is like,” Leedy said. “I ended up applying because it seemed interesting.” His hobby of fighting fires, attending to accident victims and saving lives soon became a passion. “I fell in love with working as a firefighter because I enjoy helping others,” he said. “If you would have told me freshman year I would be doing this, I would have laughed in your face. I think God led me into this position.”
Joining forces Matt Harris joined his friend Leedy a year and a half later on the volunteer fire department. “I guess I started partly because all guys want to be a firefighter when they grow up,” Harris said. “John is also one of my best friends and he has been telling me about it for a while now.” The two men and Chris Rhodes, senior Christian ministry major from Lovington, N.M, work together as friends and brothers at the station, a large metal barn Taylor County also uses for storage. The department owns a fire en-
gine, two tankers that transport the water and hoses needed to fight any kind of fire and two brush trucks used for off-road accidents. The three men were trained by more than 25 senior firefighters during a three-month period. To finish their training, they had to complete a checklist of skills. Leedy said 90 percent of the training rookie firefighters receive is from senior firefighters who pass on information and knowledge through their experiences in the past. He said because it is not an paid fire department, they are not required to train through an academy. Leedy said the skills they learn include basic firefighting skills needed for structural and wild land fires; fire science, firefighter safety, emergency driving, victim and vehicle rescue and extrication, which includes Jaws of Life training, search and rescue and Sky Warn storm spotting. Rookies take weekend classes offered through regional academies for the other part of the training, he said, and can also train to become an emergency medical technician. During Leedy’s sophomore year, he went to at 15-week emergency medical school to become a certified emergency medical technician. He said it was the hardest semester he’s had while at college because of the hectic schedule. Leedy sat through classes all day, went to work and then went to Abilene Regional Hospital to complete 12-hour emergency room shifts so he could complete his 120hour clinical rotation needed to complete training. He worked with the fire department at a controlled burn room during his weekend courses and learned how to put out fires quickly. He said the department would set a house on fire, the rookies would extinguish it, and then they would set it on fire again. Leedy said he quickly learned how important it is to be physically fit in order to save lives because of all the equipment and gear they had to wear. “We wore all of this gear and then carried at least 20 pounds of equipment in our pockets and a compressed air tank on our back while we lugged 50 feet of fire hose around,” he said. “There isn’t required physical training, but there is rigorous physical activity you have to be prepared for while on scene.” Preparation is only one aspect of a firefighter’s job. Another is safety of all people involved, he said. “Accident scenes are unpredictable,” he said. “You have to look for
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Matt Harris, senior marketing major from Abilene, Chris Rhodes, senior Christian ministry major from Lovington, N.M., and John Leedy, senior youth and family ministry major from The Woodlands, stand in front of the Potosi Volunteer Fire Department’s fire engine Monday. Below: Photo courtesy of stock.xchang.com the hazards and realize that getting the patients out safely is your first priority. You have to make contact with them and become their voice of peace. “Then you turn around and yell as loud as you can for help, or certain equipment, and then turn around and comfort them again. You just keep telling them, ‘We’re here to help you; we’re going to get you out of here. You have to trust us.’” Saving lives has its benefits besides the natural high of completing a job well, he said. The firefighters also join a brotherhood when they join the volunteer fire department. In fact, three of Leedy’s co-workers also will serve as groomsmen in his wedding in June. “So many times I put my life on the line,” he said, “but I know I have my brothers watching out for me. There is a tremendous bond forged when you work together to save lives.” Harris, senior marketing major from Abilene, agreed. “On the serious side, I love the brotherhood that is formed at the department,” he said. Harris, like Leedy, will have four other firefighters in his wedding in May. “On the fun side, it’s cool to get to drive a fire truck with the lights flashing and sirens blaring. Just last week I had some little kids come ask me for my autograph.”
Working the system Each volunteer carries a scanner wherever he goes, Leedy said. When an emergency arises, a dispatcher comes over the scanner and informs everyone of the situation and where it is occurring. Leedy said the dispatcher calls for all able firefighters to come during a major emergency, and that he’ll leave from anywhere to go. “Since we are a volunteer department, we’re not required to respond,” he said. “The thing is though, we realize that someone has to go. We’re volunteers so that we can respond. I’ve been called to go to a medical emergency in the middle of the night, while I was watching TV or eating dinner with my fiancé. It’s what we do.” He said the volunteer fire department is called whenever an emergency outside the Abilene city limits arises. For anything in the city limits, Abilene Fire Department arrives. That doesn’t mean the two don’t work together, he said. He also said the departments know that to get the job done, all departments and resources have to work together.
Putting aside fears No matter who arrives on scene, all people work together to help others. “When you arrive to a scene,” Harris said, “You don’t think about what you’re scared of; you just do your job to the best of your ability.” For Harris, his scariest encounter was last July when the department was called to a brush fire. “I first saw the fire when we were 15 miles away,” he said. “It appeared that the fire was small just on the horizon. The scary part was that we kept getting closer and the fire wasn’t getting any smaller; all I could see was a huge plume of smoke in the sky.” When the team arrived to the fire, he said they had to be cau-
tious because the 600-acre fire had broken out above a field of pipeline. “If there had been a leak anywhere, the whole area would have gone up in an explosion,” Harris said. The dangers of his job made Harris’ family members nervous at first, but he said now they love the fact that he is a firefighter. Leedy, too, said his family has supported of his decision to be on the volunteer fire department, especially his fiancée Krystal Krieg, senior Christian ministry major from Plano. “I have to commend Krystal because she has to be very brave when I leave sometimes,” he said. “A lot of times I leave for a fire, and I don’t know what could happen. I know that she is praying and thinking of me while I’m gone. I am very thankful.” Harris said he enjoys his job because it is exciting, and something is always happening where he can learn. He said the department receives three to four calls a week for an emergency. Whether it is an accident or grass fire, Harris said he is one of the people who are willing to leave class. “Whether it’s putting out a fire, rewiring a truck or replacing things, we learn a lot of pretty good life skills,” he said. For Leedy and Harris, the life skills they learn while at work are something they want to continue, no matter where they live. “My goal is anywhere I live to find a close volunteer fire department and continue working and training,” Harris said.
E-mail Sherwood at: mes02e@acu.edu
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Healthy Relationship Week begins Wednesday Four speakers will discuss aspects of relationships n The University’s Counseling Center will welcome several guest speakers during this week to discuss issues that develop in relationships. By DANI LINTHICUM Opinion Editor
Everyone is involved in relationships, whether with friends, parents, roommates, boyfriends/girlfriends, professors, or co-workers. Learning how to interact with these people in a healthy way, solve disputes and enhance relationships is an important and often over-looked skill, said Kurt Boyland, director of University Counseling Center. Healthy Relationships Week is an opportunity for students to focus on these important relationships and
also on their relationship with God, said Boyland, also co-director of HRW. “My hope is that the ACU community will taste the love and holiness God intends for all relationships,” Boyland said. “We have brought in people from around the country to share their insight into developing godly relationships.” Guest speakers include Everett Worthington, professor and past chair of the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of more than 17 books; Gary Thomas, director of the Center for Evangelical Spirituality; and Dennis Lowe and Emily Scott-Lowe from Pepperdine University. The theme for HRW this year is “Sacred Relation-
ships,” and it will run from Wednesday until March 6. Steve Rowlands, director of the University Counseling Center, said HRW is a time “dedicated to putting Jesus in all relationships.” “It is a time to learn new skills that will help individuals have healthy relationships,” Rowlands said. “It is a time for individuals to understand themselves so that they first feel good about who they are, versus expecting someone else to make them feel good.” Most activities during HRW are free, and Rowlands and Boyland both strongly encourage students to attend, even if they are not in what students typically see as “a relationship.” “We do talk about marriage and dating relationships dur-
ing the week, but that is not necessarily our goal,” Rowlands said. “The goal is to develop better relationship skills, not promote marriage. I would like us to take a serious look at relationships and understand that we all influence the quality of our relationships. “We need to develop a greater awareness of our own personal needs and learn to meet them in healthy ways. I hope we will develop a godly perceptive of healthy and holy relationships.” For more information on HRW, visit http://acu.edu/ sacred.
E-mail Linthicum at: optimist@acu.edu
Healthy Relationships Week Schedule • Wednesday: Everett Worthington Workshop, “Forgiveness,” 8:30-11 a.m., Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building Room 130 • Thursday: Everett Worthington Workshop, “Hope & Forgiveness,” 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Hart Auditorium, Cost $65 • Feb. 28: Gary Thomas, “Sacred Marriage & Parenting,” 7-8:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium • March 1: Gary Thomas, “Authentic Faith, Sacred Pathways & the Glorious Pursuit,” 11-11:30 a.m., Chapel on the Hill, Graduate Chapel; 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hart Auditorium • March 4: Dennis Lowe & Emily Scott-Lowe, “Maintaining Your Marriage While In School,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., Oakwood Trails, $5 per couple • March 5: Dennis Lowe & Emily Scott-Lowe, “Developing Healthy Relationships,” 1:30-4:30 p.m., Hart Auditorium • March 6: Dennis Lowe & Emily Scott-Lowe, “Making Smart Choices in Your Relationship,” 11-11:30 a.m., Moody Coliseum
Student recalls her college battle with an eating disorder to help others n Eating disorders affect 15 to 20 percent of female college students, and one out of ten males with an eating disorder, said Margaret Davis, Counseling Center counselor. By EMERALD McGOWAN Student Reporter
As Sandra sat in the emergency room, she knew something had to change. She sat near the hospital bed, watching a friend struggle to survive, away from home and her family, comatose because she had let an eating disorder go too far. “It just hit me, that everything she was going through was because of simple things like spaghetti and cereal and peas,” she said. “I was disgusted with myself; watching her, I saw how far I had let my own eating disorder go and how hurtful it really was.” Sandra, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, is just one ACU student who struggles daily with an eating disorder. Though ACU has no recorded statistics for eating disorders, an estimated 15 to 20 percent of female college students nationwide struggle with eating disorders, and that number grows every day. About 1 out of 10 of those with eating disorders are male. Students can do many things to help friends struggling with eating disorders, such as understanding and recognizing the symptoms, letting the friend know of their concern, and supporting healthy attitudes regarding physical appearances.
What is an eating disorder? Dictionary.com describes an eating disorder as any psychological disorder, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, that involves insufficient or excessive food intake. Anorexia involves self-starva-
“Eating disorders are a really lonely place to be, and the best way to combat that is to find someone to go with it through you, like a counselor or support group. You don’t have to go through this alone.” “Sandra,” a student who realized she had an eating disorder while she was a sophomore
tion and a fear of being fat even when the person is 15 percent below normal body weight. Bulimic behavior is eating excessive amounts of food in a short period of time and then purging or “getting rid of it” by vomiting, laxatives, diuretics or excessive exercise. Binge eating is eating large amounts of food without purging. It is finding comfort in food. All of these behaviors can have life-threatening effects. A negative self-image is among the factors causing an eating disorder, said Margaret Davis, licensed professional counselor at the ACU Counseling Center. People feel a pressure to look not just good, but perfect, Davis like the computer-enhanced images seen in the media. Eating disorders include a negative body image, but they aren’t just about appearance. They are a means to make people feel better about themselves, and society says “if you are thin, you’ll be liked. You’ll be happy.” Eating disorders can also be an effort to feel in control. “People generally don’t get into an eating disorder without having some negative feelings about themselves,” Davis said. “Dieting can sometimes give a sense of order in the midst of chaos; the dieter’s self-esteem boosts because they feel strong in not eating the way
other people eat.” An eating disorder affects its victim’s mind, body and spirit. When dieting becomes so rigid and controlled that the dieter begins to have deficits in calories and nutrients, the brain begins to malfunction and affects thought processes, she said. Some people in this state are mentally incapable of believing that they are not fat. “I’ve had people come into my office so skinny they have loose skin under their arms and claim it’s fat,” Davis said. “They’ll wiggle their arms and say. ‘See how it jiggles?’” According to information gathered by Davis, eating disorders can cause severe heart complications. Chronic dehydration, low potassium levels, and loss of other crucial minerals can lead to kidney stones or kidney failure. High alkali levels in the blood and body tissues,—a result of frequent vomiting—can cause weakness, constipation and tiredness. Severe alkalosis and potassium deficiency can lead to an uneven heart rate or sudden death. Some symptoms that might indicate an eating disorder include: frequent trips to the bathroom immediately following meals, dependency on diuretics or laxatives, mood swings, preoccupation with food, excessive dieting, or rigid restraints on type and quantities of food, or avoidance of eating with other people. Because of the secretive nature of the disease, it’s not easy to detect an eating disorder, Davis said. Also, there
is a fine line between ignorance of nutrition and an eating disorder. A person does not have an eating disorder unless they are continually practicing behaviors that are destructive to the body and relate to food.
Ways to seek help: Steve Rowlands, director of University Counseling Center, said one of the main goals at the University Counseling Center and for its annual Wellness Week is to raise awareness. “We want to take a pro-active approach for students who are already struggling with unhealthy habits,” Rowlands said. One of the most recommended and effective ways to deal with an eating disorder is through a support group, Davis said. “We have seen many students improve with counseling and support group participation while they continued their college education,” she said. “The sooner the issue is addressed, the better the chance for recovery.” At the beginning of each semester, the counseling center opens an eating disorder support group. It remains open for the first few weeks of the semester to allow new people—both students and faculty—to come in, but then is closed to allow time for the group members to develop trust. For more information about this group or attending meetings, students can contact Margaret Davis at 674-2719 or davism@acu.edu. Working from a spiritual perspective is also very valu-
able, Rowlands said. “I would encourage students to find ways to affirm friends, and even themselves, that it’s not about focusing on looks, but about what God has created in you,” he said. “We need to become obsessed with inward qualities, and obsessed is the right word to use.” Another way to help would be to change the way we talk, Davis said. Frequent talk about fat makes food more of an issue than it ought to be and also makes people uncomfortable with their bodies. One of the most valuable tools to combat eating disorders is support from friends, Davis said. “Sometimes an eating disorder victim may become angry or deny they have a problem, but a lot of times, a friend’s concern can cause them to wake up and get help,” she said.
In a victim’s perspective: Sandra first realized she had an eating disorder her sophomore year of college while working with a church in a summer internship. Though she no longer goes regularly to counseling, as a fifth-year senior, she still struggles daily with her perceptions of food. “One of the hardest things about having an eating disorder is that there is no fivestep plan to recovery,” she said. “Anyone who has struggled with an eating disorder will tell you there’s no real point of conquering it, just incremental steps.” Sandra said she still feels a level of increased anxiety
about food, especially in group settings or special occasions. The worst moments, however, are the moments when she’s alone. “Those are the times when I feel the most helpless,” she said. “It’s extremely ironic because the battle of food is so much about control, then you suddenly discover the thing you were trying to control is really controlling you and that’s such a helpless feeling.” Self-awareness is most important in the journey to recovery, Sandra said. Recognizing cycles in how she dealt with food, understanding her emotions and relearning what true hunger and satisfaction are, were just some of the many things Sandra had to monitor in order to beat her eating disorder. She also said being aware of her true identity in Christ and how that affects the rest of her life helped with the guilt and loneliness she felt because of her eating disorder. “Eating disorders are a really lonely place to be, and the best way to combat that is to find someone to go with it through you, like a counselor or support group,” she said. “You don’t have to battle this alone.”
Counseling Center • For more information students can contact the University Counseling Center at 674-2626.
E-mail McGowan at: optimist@acu.edu
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Tuesday 12:15 p.m.
Issues That Matter to the Father; George Pendergrass, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 122
ACU Halbert Institute for Missions Luncheon; Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby
Judging with Righteous Judgement; Harold R. Redd, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 128
Prison Ministry Luncheon; University Church of Christ, Family Room
Deep Calls to Deep: Plumbing the Depths of Life in God; Bert Reynolds, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129
Restoration Unity Luncheon; McGlothlin Campus Center, Hilton Room 2 p.m. What is Truth?; Chris Benjamin, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 103 Deaf People Can Hear, Respond and Commit to Christ; Bob Anderson, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 104 The Responsible Response of the Church to Children Who Allege Sexual Abuse; Jeffrey N. Wherry, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 112 The Temptation to Clone vs. the Courage to Plant; Sonny Guild, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 113 Developing Leaders; Ian Fair and Mitch Mitchell, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign; Mark Matson, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 115 Will the Grandkids Be in the Church?; The Barton and Powell Families, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 117 Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom; Doug Peters, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120
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For God so Loved the World; Amy Bost-Henegar, Carolyn Metcalf, Steve Weathers and Peter Wilson, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130 Celebration of Marriage; Carl Brecheen and Paul Faulkner, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium Christians Should Think Otherwise: The Call to a New Perspective; Charme Robarts, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill Looking Through the Eyes of Unity; Bryan Barrett and Victor Knowles, Cullen Auditorium Hollywood’s Challenge for the Church; Greg Stevenson, Mabee Business Building, Room 115 Empowering Boards for Leadership; Barry Packer, Mabee Business Building, Room 117 The Sent Life; Chris Flanders, Williams Performing Arts Center, Room 111 (Recital Hall) The Preacher’s Workshop; David Bland and David Fleer, Williams Performing Arts Center, Room 145 (Muns Choral Rehearsal Hall)
3:15 p.m. The Apprentice; Tim Sensing, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 103 Is He Calling Me?; Todd Bouldin, Rebecca Clark, John Grant, Richard Hughes and Rick Lytle, Onstead Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 The Wonder Years, Parenting and Family Building; Sam and Geri Laing, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130 Spiritual Pollution; Richard Beck, Gary Elliott, John Mark Hicks, Tommy King and Tracy Shilcutt, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium Old-Time Singing; Gene Linder, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill Restoration Unity Forum; Rick Atchley, Bryan Barrett, Sue Burton, Chris DeWelt, Leroy Garrett, Victor Knowles, Tom Langford, Dennis Randall and Bob Russell, Cullen Auditorium 4:45 p.m. Men’s Fellowship Dinner; Gibson P. E. Center, Scruggs Gymnasium Women for ACU Dinner; University Church of Christ, Ministry Activity Center 7 p.m. I Am the Bread of Life; Mike Cope, Moody Coliseum
tian College; McGlothlin Campus Center, Hilton Room
6:30 a.m.
Living as Family in the Lord; Armando Alaniz, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 127 Partners for 100 Years; Eddie Sharp, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 128
21st Century Christian/ Power for Today; Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby
Can These Bones Live?; Jim Hackney, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129
6:45 a.m.
As Christ Has Forgiven You; Everett Worthington, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130
Wednesday
Spirituality@Work; University Church of Christ, Family Room 8:30 a.m. Where is Our Advocate?; Ben Siburt, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 103 Worship in Spirit and Truth; Mark Black, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 112 Developing a Substance Abuse Prevention Program for Your Congregation; Michael Dublin, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 113 There Was a Crooked Man; Mark Henderson, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 The Mission of Eternal Threads; Linda Egle, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 115 Jesus Among Jews and Christians; Mark Hamilton, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 117
Becoming Truly Human; Randy Harris, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium Let the Older Women Teach the Younger; Jeanene P. Reese, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill Opportunities for Unity; Tom Langford, Cullen Auditorium C.S. Lewis at the Movies; Gary Tandy, Mabee Business Building, Room 115 The Story of a Lovely Lady; Cari Myers, Mabee Business Building, Room 117 Our Song; Tim Spivey, Williams Performing Arts Center, Room 111 (Recital Hall) We Beheld His Glory; Ike Graul and Jack Reese, Williams Performing Arts Center, Room 145 (Muns Choral Rehearsal Hall) 9:45 a.m.
Following Evening Lecture Lubbock Christian University Alumni Reception; Don H. Morris Center, Shore Art Gallery Western Christian and High School and Great Lakes Chris-
Becoming a Church that Heals; David B. Srygley, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120 The Runaway and the Rich Man; Doug Jacoby, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 126
Experiencing Sacred Sorrow; Randy Clay, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 103 The Arrival of God’s “Helper,”; Foree Grove, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 112
How Can the Church Do “Greater Things Than These?”; Charles Martin, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 113 The Fruit of the Spirit; Jeff Christian, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 Surviving a World in Spiritual Crisis; Jim Harbin, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 115 Captives in Christ’s Triumphal Procession; Buck Griffith, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 117 Rediscovering the Preacher, Pastor, Parson, Person; Greg Anderson, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 120 Loving Confrontation; Linda Truschke, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 122 Imagine a Marriage…; Ignacio Barcenas, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 127 A Desolate Valley is God’s Roadway to Mission; Jay Hawkins, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 128 Prayer; Tony Ash, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129 As Christ Has Forgiven You; Everett Worthington, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130 A Troubling Faith; Tim Woodroof, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium God in the Neighborhood; D’Esta Love, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill Continued on page 7B
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Continued from page 6B Together Again; Rick Atchley and Bob Russell, Cullen Auditorium The Legacy of the Sinner’s Prayer; Steve Staten, Mabee Business Building, Room 115 Getting What We Don’t Deserve; Ron Carlson, Mabee Business Building, Room 117
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Boyd Goodson talks to Lainey Noah-Wilson, daughter of Eric Noah Wilson of The Zoe Group from Nashville, Tenn., in the Teague Center.
Lectureship dinners urge mission efforts n The Halbert Institute, a global missions program, will host dinners during Lectureship to gather interest in Asia, Africa and Europe. By ZACH CUNNINGHAM Student Reporter
The Lectureship program this year includes several dinners from the Halbert Institute of Missions showcasing specific areas of the world where missionaries plan to spread the Gospel. The specific opportunities being shown are in Asia, Africa and Europe, said Larry Henderson, missions coordinator in the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry. “These are dinners for people interested in spreading the Gospel in these particular countries,” Henderson said. The people who would most likely be interested in these events would be people who feel a calling to evangelize in these particular countries and who are interested in that particular missions field or those who have already been there,
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Henderson said. The three dinners will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The African Missions Fellowship dinner will be in the Family Room at the University Church of Christ and is called “Sudan Survey.” The price of admission will be $5 at the door. Featured speakers include Bryan Harrison, graduate student from Abilene, and Elizabeth Talley, senior English major from Malindi, Kenya. The Asian Interest Dinner will be at the China Star Restaurant, which is located at 3601 S. First St. The price of admission will be $10 at the door, and the featured speaker will be Atsushi Tsuneki, graduate student from Tokyo, Japan. The European Interest Dinner will be in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building in the Mission Strategy Room 219. It is entitled “Dreaming for Europe” and will require a $5 admission fee at the door.
E-mail Cunningham at: optimist@acu.edu
Church Planting Returns; Stan Granberg, Williams Performing Arts Center, Room 111 (Recital Hall) That You Might Believe; Frederick Aquino, Kelly Carter and Rex Hamilton, Williams Performing Arts Center, Room 145 (Muns Choral Rehearsal Hall) 11 a.m. Rivers of Living Water; Lawrence Murray, Moody Coliseum 12:15 p.m. Graduate School of Theology; Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby
2 p.m. Danger on the Internet: Keeping Your Children Safe; Jeffrey N. Wherry, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 112 Developing Leaders; Ian Fair and Mitch Mitchell, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign; Mark Matson, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 115 Will the Grandkids Be in the Church?; The Barton and Powell Families, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Room 117 Discerning Leaders for an Advancing Kingdom; Doug Peters, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 120 Issues That Matter to the Father; George Pendergrass, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 122 Deep Calls to Deep: Plumbing the Depths of Life in God; Bert Reynolds, On-
stead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 129 For God So Loved the World; Amy Bost-Henegar, Carolyn Metcalf, Steve Weathers and Peter Wilson, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130 Celebration of Marriage; Carl Brecheen and Paul Faulkner, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium Christians Should Think Otherwise: The Call to New Perspectives; Charme Robarts, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill A Legacy of Unity; Ziden Nutt, Cullen Auditorium Hollywood’s Challenge for the Church; Gregory Stevenson, Mabee Business Building, Room 115
Grant, Richard Hughes and Rick Lytle, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 114 The Wonder Years: Parenting and Family Building; Sam and Geri Laing, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 130 Spiritual Pollution; Richard Beck, Gary Elliott, John Mark Hicks, Tommy King and Tracy Shilcutt, OnsteadPacker Biblical Studies Building, Hart Auditorium Old-Time Singing; Gene Linder, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the HIll Restoration Unity Forum; Bryan Barrett, Sue Barton, Chris DeWelt, Leroy Garrett, Victor Knowles, Tom Langford and Dennis Randall, Cullen Auditorium 7 p.m.
3:15 p.m. The Apprentice; Tim Sensing, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 103 Is He Calling Me?; Todd Bouldin, Rebecca Clark, John
You Shall Know the Truth and the Truth Shall Set You Free; Dwight Robarts, Moody Coliseum
Ten students to reach Crow reservation n The Sociology and Social Work Department offers an opportunity for 10 students to go to Montana to stay with a Crow Native American family for the summer. By MICHELLE JIMENEZ Student Reporter
Ten students can become a part of the Crow family in south-central Montana for about three months this summer. For the past five years ACU students have been earning academic credit while developing relationships with at-risk American Indian children of the Crow tribe by mentoring, tutoring, camping, canoeing, mountain climbing and even having
water balloon fights. Students chosen to be a part of this program will not just live with the Crow families, but actually become part of the family. They will live on a Crow reservation and through experiences, they will learn who the Crow are and how they came to be, along with the unique concepts and rituals that make the Crow who they are today. Eric Tiner, graduate student in psychology from Arlington, spent last summer on the Crow reservation. He said his experience was “life changing” and there is a “world of opportunities and a world of challenges that are imminent everyday on the reservation.” Tiner said the Crow tribe is
open to outsiders, and he was “made a part of the community and welcomed without questions.” Ashley Wessler, sophomore biology major from Waco, also attended the program last summer. “It was really awesome,” she said. “You learn so much.” Wessler said she believes she grew from the experience despite the “difficulties you have to overcome with the host family and the culture.” Dr. David Gotcher, chair of the Department of Sociology and Social Work, said the selection process is very competitive. The department is looking for 10 students who will represent ACU and who “won’t preach Je-
sus but live Jesus.” While Gotcher and others at the university narrow down the applicant list, the ultimate decision on who goes is not up to the faculty, but to a committee from the Crow reservation. For students interested, up to nine hours of academic credit can be earned. The tuition is the same as on campus, but there is a program fee, which, will come back to the student in a stipend, Gotcher said. The deadline for applying is in April. To apply, students can go to the Sociology and Social Work Web site or talk to Gotcher.
E-mail Jimenez at: optimist@acu.edu
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Women of ACU sponsor dinner n Women interested in hearing a lecture about the wives of the university’s past presidents can attend a dinner at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at University Church.
Rex Kyker, former chair of the Communications Department. The couple was honored in 1975 for their dedicated service to ACU and for the establishment of the Rex and Chris Kyker Scholarship By MEGAN LOWE for the Performing Arts. Student Reporter Keeping with the CentenAbout 250 women will nial theme, Kyker will speak gather Tuesday at University about past president’s wives Church of Christ to reunite and the lives they lived as with old friends at the Wom- women of ACU and what they en of ACU dinner. accomplished in their time The annual dinner will be- here. Many interesting details gin at 4:45 h a v e p.m. and been diswill be covered “It’s a chance to see old the first and will friends and familiar faces.” be preevent to take place sented, Laura Copeland, WACU National Board president in the Copechurch’s land said new Minin an eistry Activity Center on Av- mail. enue E and East North 16th “Chris was chosen to be Street. the speaker this year because The theme of this year’s she is a good speaker and has dinner will be “ACU First a lot of first hand knowledge Wives.” of past presidents’ wives,” June Estes, a member of Copeland said. WACU, said the dinner is The dinner has been takopen to all women interest- ing place for 20 years, always ed in attending. The tickets around the time of Lecturecost $11 and can be pur- ship. As Lectureship makes chased in the Teague Spe- it’s move to the fall, the womcial Events Center. en’s dinner will move with it. The dinner is not about The Women for ACU has honoring anyone—just get- been established for about ting together, said Laura Co- 40 years. Throughout the peland, the National Board year, the members work to president for the foundation. raise money for scholarships. “It’s a chance to see old Copeland said some of the friends and familiar faces,” scholarship recipients will atCopeland said. tend the dinner this year. This year’s speaker will be Chris Kyker, the widow of E-mail Lowe at: optimist@acu.edu
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Construction continues Monday on Kenneth Musgrave’s latest development, Chili’s, on the north side of town. The restaurant is expected to open April 15.
New development planned for north side n Local developer plans to develop the north side of Abilene to complement the city and area with additional home, strip malls and restaurants this spring. By KENNY McENTIRE Student Reporter
The Wal-Mart and Cracker Barrel built last semester on the north side of town are only the beginning plans of developer Kenneth Musgrave. This spring he also plans to build Chili’s in front of Wal-Mart. These plans for development have been in his mind for more than 20 years and they stretch far beyond what already has been built. Musgrave owns 2,500 acres between Interstate 20 to Eastlake, and he already has done major work to the area; WalMart and Cracker Barrel are just the beginning, he said.
“I’m trying to complement the city and the area,” Musgrave said. “I’m not competing with the south side of town.” The combination of Cracker Barrel and the Chili’s being developed is a combination designed to bring in two different types of people, he said.
Musgrave said in addition to Chili’s, he plans to build two strip malls and other restaurants and bring in retailers that he will not discuss at this time. Musgrave’s plan goes further than businesses, he said. People must live in the area to keep the shops and
“I’m trying to complement the city and area. I’m not competing with the south side of town.” Kenneth Musgrave, Abilene developer and owner of Musgrave Enterprises
“Cracker Barrel is a restaurant that draws people off of the highway,” Musgrave said. “Some people plan their trips around Cracker Barrel.” Chili’s, which has a tentative grand opening set for April 15, will attract a younger crowd, he said.
restaurants in business. He plans to develop homes for an additional 30,000 people farther down Highway 351. Enclave, a development off Highway 351, is scheduled to have 136 garden homes. Duplexes are also being developed nearby. Lots are also be-
ing added in the Heritage Park development. The entire planned project might take a lifetime to finish, but it will boost the activity on the north side of Abilene, said Jeff Armstrong, development services manager for the city of Abilene. “I think in general this is a good thing,” Armstrong said. “Having growth on the north side is good because there is plenty of business on the south.” The developments will bring a lot of business to Abilene, and a new road is planned to make the traffic less dense, Musgrave said. He said the road behind Holiday Inn would be named Musgrave Boulevard, after the man who planned it.
E-mail McEntire at: optimist@acu.edu