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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

SHOW page 8A

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

COLLEGE page 8A

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

Brian Schmidt/Chief Photographer

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

OPENING page 8A

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

BOARD page 9A

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

CRISP page 9A

Gary Rhodes/Contributing Photographer

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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