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By Eunice Um
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ACU was well represented at the
Ccmcr for the -Study of the Pres-
idency 28th annual student symposium
with Allison Hawkins junior Interdisci-
plinary studies major from Piano win-
ning the prestigious Gltelson Essay
Writing Contest and Rob Hallcy senior
political science major from Abilene rep-
resenting the university as a Center Fel-
low said Dr. Mel Hallcy chairman of the
Department Political Science.
The Center for the Study of the
Presidency Is a public policy research
educational corporation. The Institute
focuses on the American presidency and
the development of political mindedness
Financial aid
deadline looms
in college students.
The Pope Fellows program and the
Department of Political Science spon-
sored a trip to the symposium for three
students at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol
Hill March 13-16.
Hawkins and Janet Sarvcr senior polit-
. leal science major from Mount Gilead
Ohio attended the symposium Thursday
- Sunday.
Center for the Study of the Presidency
Fellow Rob Halley arrived In Wash-
ington D.C Wednesday for a prc-con-ference
briefing as part of the Center
Fellows program.
Rob Halley was a member of a 27-stu-dent
national delegation made up Center
Fellows from universities across the
United States.
It's so important
for Christians to
be involved in
politics because
of our strong
sense of ethics.
The theme of the conference was"
"Democracy in Transition" and add-
ressed issues pertaining to US domestic
and foreign policy.
Dr. Mel Halley faculty adviser for the
Pope Fellows program said the trip pro-
vided an opportunity for students to net-
work with other students from universi-
ties all across the nation.
The students were selected based on
their participation in the Pope Fellows
program Dr. Hallcy said adding that Rob
Halley was required to attend the confer-
ence as a Center Fellow.
Hawkins and Sarvcr also participated in
the Gltelson Essay Writing Contest as
part of the conference.
Hawkins won first place in her topic
addressing the future of U.S foreign pol
icy as the country approaches the 20tk
century.
' "I took a very conservative approach
saying that the U.S. should concentrate
on its domestic Interests first and alt for"
eign policies with other countries should;
be narrowed on the economic and politic
cat well-being of the U.S" Hawkins said.
She also said being in Washington was
a good experience:
"I had a lot of fun in Washington
being there gave me a great sense of civic
pride" she said.
"But 1 saw alot Of people students and'
leaders who have a lot to prove to others;
about how good they arc; that's why it&
so important for Christians to W?
See 'Csnvtntlon' page 6
By Kathrine Echols
Student Reporter
The semester is almost over
and it is time to apply for
financial aid. The March 1 dead-
line has come and gone but it Is
not too late to turn in financial aid
documents to Student Financial
Services.
Returning students must still
complete and return a university
application and a financial aid
application before awards can be
granted. Students who applied for
aid last year should expect a
renewal form in the mail.
Otherwise they must get one ftom
Student Financial Services.
Students must realize there i a
"sense of urgency" to getting the
information In early because there
are always more funds available at
the beginning of the process said
Gary West associate director of
student financial services.
If income tax information is the
only thing holding up the process
See 'Ded'Hn' page 7
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By Jeremy Parish
Editor-iltChief
In addition to the awards attrib-
uted to the Optimist in the
March 5 issue contestants from
KUF-TV and KACU exhibited a
strong showing in the Association
of Christian Collegiate Media
conference.
According to Dr. Dutch Hoggatt
assistant professor of journalism
and mass communication the
excellent performance can be
attributed to the strength of the
broadcast media department.
"I'm very Impressed" Hoggatt
said. "We djdn't enter every cate-
gory but in all the categories we
entered we took first place."
Unlike most competitions in
which ACU participates ACCM is
open only to Christian universi
ties. Hoggatt said he enjoyed the
opportunity to compete against
other schools like ACU.
"We continue to do well in
other competitions like Rocky
Mountain Press Association and
Texas Intercollegiate Press Assoc-
iation but this competition is
nice as well" Hoggatt said.
The following first place awards
were gathered by KUF-TV the on-
campus television station:
Television News
Television Sports
Television Feature
Documentary
Television CommercialPSA
Interaction of Christian View
Campus radio station 1ACU-
FM won the following awards:
Radio News Broadcast
Radio Feature Broadcast
Radio CommerclalPSA
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By Caren Frost
Student Reporter
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To th ends of the earth
Rachel Smith sophomore psychology
emergency shelter for the homeless
Campaign to Salt Lake City Utah. See
Tony Bedird
major from Beaumont picks up trash around an
as part of her service during the Spring Break
related story page 3.
SA plans further Habitat
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The W Club will sponsor a women Chapel ser-
vice which will explore the theme "Daughters
of God" 11 a.m. Thursday at the University Church
of Christ.
The W Club a group of junior and senior women
leaders has planned the devotional time to strength-
en bonds among the women on campus according
to sponsor Marsha Harper associate professor of
library science and library director.
Speakers for the service will be Angel Smith!
applied studies major from Abilene and SusaaPeny
a 1977 alumna from Abilene.
According to club sponsor Holly Allen instructor
of education the service will include singing and
prayer time centered around the theme taken from
the words of Paul in 2 Corinthians - "You Will be my
sorts and daughters
"Throughout our life we find ourselves wearing
different hats such as mother; friend or daughter"
said W Club President Joy Harsh a graduate student
from Abilene. "One thing we know will never
change is that we are all daughters of God."
According to Harper the purpose of the W Club is
to "inspire girls to noble womanhood and recognize
those who have rendered outstanding service to
ACU."
Harper said members hope to accomplish this
Thursday by "enhancing the spiritual life of the cairn
pus." '
W Club members must be junior or senior women
with grade point averages of 3.5 or higher They are
nominated by a department head or dean. A selec-
tion committee also looks at each one display of the
qualities of character leadership and service.
In addition to the W Club Chapel the organization
also sponsors a Role Model Award. Harper said a
faculty member or spouse is chosen who is well
respected and liked on campus and "represents what
women would like to be
Merilee Hough a junior social work major fron
Hurst points to the club theme verse in Proverbs
31:10 which suites "A wife of noble character who
can find? She is worth fat more than rubies." .
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campus concerts:
By Tiffany Kondrup
Managing News Editor
The Students' Association Senate met Wednesday
and discussed several upcoming events.
First Habitat for Humanity co-chairman Brad
Currcy junior marketing major from Dallas
announced a fund-raiser for the house being spon-
sored by the Senate.
El Chlco in the Mall of Abilene has agreed to
donate 10 percent of Monday evening profits to
Habitat for Humanity if 100 people will tell the host-
ess they arc at the restaurant to eat for Habitat for
Humanity. Currey said those wishing to participate
should go to the restaurant after 6 p.m.
The Campus Concerts committee co-chairman
John T. Wright senior business administration
major from Hawkins announced Michael W. Smith
did not accept SA concert proposal but did give
more details on the upcoming Susan Ashton concert
Chad Martin senior English major from Argylc
and committee co-chairman said the concert will be
in Cullen Auditorium April 11. Ticket sales will
begin Monday in the Campus Center ticket win-
dows. '
Committee co-chairwoman Allison" Hawkins
junior human communication major from Piano
alio announced the ACU Triple Shot. The conceit
will feature three campus bands: Just Cause The
Point and 11th Hour. Hawkins said the concert will
promote the musical variety on campus. Triple Shot
will take place April 15 at 7 p.m. in Moody
Coliseum. All three bands will have CDs for sale at
the concert. Admission is free.
Jacob Young Campus Entertainment Committee
chairman and sophomore human communlcatkw
major from Conroc announced the Senate wity
sponsor the final installment of the re-release of the
Star Wars trilogy.
Students may purchase tickets for half price in the
Campus Center ticket windows for Friday night
show. Drinks at the theater will be free.
See 'SA' page 8
Viewpoints page 2
Spiritual renewal proves Gods grace
Collecting part of human nature
Paris offers romance experience
Feature page 3
Students recollect campaign experiences
Sports page A 5
Track teams win national championships
Outdoor season begins for track
Baseball and softball teams compete over break
News page 6-5
1 Theatre Department prepares for production of
The PJiitodeJpJito Story
Just Cause 1 1th Hour to perform together
Campaign planned for unknown destination
By James Bice
Student Reporter
On the weekend of March 28
approximately 20 students will
say good-bye to their normal sur-
roundings and go away with people
that they may not know to a destina-
tion that is not yet decided in order to
do Gods work.
That is what Weekend Campaigns
are all about -
Weekend Campaigns now in its
second year as a committee send stu-
dents to different nearby locations in
order to serve communities and God.
The campaign.give .students the
chance to '"go away from "their .corn-
fort zones to-.serve" . said Jenn
McDonald Senate Weekend Cam-
paigns Committcc'cd-chalrwoman
Weekend Campaigns which can be
led by any student with a plan of
where to go and what to do take stu-
dents to inner-city areas of Dallas and
Fort Worth various chlldrenls homes
and many other places. Campaigns to
children homes allow students to
stay with the children in their cot-
tages and let them know that even
though We-dq: not know them well
we love them McDonald junior
youth and family ministry major
from Carlsbad Calif said?
.benefit students in other .ways Not
only will going on a campaign give
students a broader understanding of
people but it is an incredible oppor-
tunity to get to know new people and
ACU McDonald said.
The destination for the campaign on
March 28 has not been decided; how-
ever destinations for other campaigns
are in the books. During the weekend
of April 25 a campaign will be led to
the Stcphcnville Children Home
said Farrah Looney Senate Weekend
love" said Looney sophomore nurs-
ing major from Lubbock. ' ''
Students should not feel like they
have missed the chance to participate
in a campaign.
The Weekend Campaigns1 Conv
mlttee has sponsored approximately
10 campaigns so far this school year
and has about six more to go she
said.
In addition to this finances should
not be a problems' MostCampaigns
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