For those who served Local veterans honored at Chapel Photos Page 5 vol. 103, no. 23
wednesday november 12, 2014
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what’s INSIDE NEWS The third floor of the Library removes books for open space Page 3
SPORTS ‘Cats struggle against Demons. Fall 34-10 in final home game
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OPINION Allison knows how to tackle that end-ofsemester freak out that is headed our way Page 4
NEWS Ethnos Culture Show wraps up weekend with nearly 1,000 in attendence Page 3
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April Anthony, Dr. Robert Rhodes, Kay Onstead, Dr. Phil Schubert, Larry Gill of the Dodge Jones Foundation, Rodney Johnson and Dr. Barry Packer, break ground for the new Onstead Science Center at a ceremony after Chapel on Monday.
Ground breaks on new science center
OPINION There isn’t much moving in on the Hill. Why isn’t the prime real estate acting like it should?
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SPORTS Volleyball picks up two important wins against Nicholls and McNeese Page 6
NEWS BSA plans event for students to show off their talent
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what’s online VIDEO See our video coverage of the groundbreaking ceremony
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reese gwin staff reporter Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university joined Kay Onstead and others in a ceremony Monday to break ground on the Onstead Science Center, which . The ceremony marks the third project already under way as part of the Vision in Action initiative. Last spring, Onstead committed $10 million toward the project in honor of her late husband, former ACU trustee Robert Onstead. “She was the visionary leader that began this in-
credible journey,” Schubert said in Chapel Monday before the groundbreaking. In honor of that vision, the new building will be named after Onstead and her husband. The Robert R. and Kay Onstead Science Center will eventually replace what is now the Foster Science Building and Walling Lecture Hall. Foster has served as the university’s science building for more than 70 years. “The center will be a showpiece on this campus for years to come,” Schubert said. “And I can’t think of anything better than to have it named for two of the most
selfless and generous people I’ve ever had the privilege to meet.” The ceremony started in symbolism as Schubert walked Kay Onstead to the groundbreaking site. It was one of her gifts that originally funded Schubert’s scholarship to ACU in the late ‘80s, he said. Now, 30 years later, another of her gifts has sparked the vision to transform the campus under his leadership as president. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, formally began the reception. Charlie Onstead, Kay and Robert Onstead’s son, and Maxwell Moore, senior
biochemistry major from Abilene, also spoke to those in attendance, with closing remarks coming from Schubert. “The possibility of a donation that would honor her husband’s memory has evolved collectively with the Halbert and Anthony families into the single largest gift in ACU history,” said Charlie Onstead, an ACU trustee. “I know that my mother is proud to have been at the forefront of that.” In addition to the Onstead’s $10 million donation, a portion of April and Mark Anthony’s $30 million gift will go toward the project.
The Dodge Jones Foundation and the Diane Graves Owen Foundation are also supporting the new building financially as bart of a combined $8 million grant. “I cannot even comprehend the amount of money, but the value is so much more than the number of dollars,” Moore said. “The value is in the fact that its another form of investment in ACU students that they believe in us and our futures.”
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Veteran’s Day Chapel honors military sarah stephens student reporter The university honored all branches of the armed forces as part of a Chapel service to commemorate Veterans Day. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, opened the ceremony while American flags and patriotic symbols surrounded attendees to serve as reminders. The assembly honored those who have served and those who currently serve in the military. Veterans
young and old were encouraged to stand as the student body and faculty applauded them for years of service. Jessica Bryan, senior biology major from Copperas Cove said she was thankful the university takes time out of the day every year to honor the men and women that fight for the freedom of our country. “As the daughter of a recently retired military officer, it has always been a special time for me to appreciate what my dad and others have done for this
country,” she said. “We are blessed people.” The tribute featured performances by ACU’s A Cappella Chorus. The ACU choirs have been involved in the Veterans Day tribute since it began as Armistice Day in 1919 and have taken the lead in performing at the event over the years. Previous performances include involvement from the Big Purple Band. “When it’s time to pull out Veterans Day music, students usually cheer,” said Jeff Goolsby, direcsee photos page 5
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Community members gather in Moody Collisuem to recognize and honor veterans in Chapel on Tuesday.
SALT cooks up Turkeys for Taylor effort tori valdivia student reporter The Service Action Leadership Team is calling all ACU affiliates to give back this holiday season by participating in Turkeys for Taylor. Turkeys for Taylor, a project facilitated by SALT, provides a full Thanksgiving meal to 70 families of Taylor Elementary School just south of campus next to the Sanders Intramural Field.
The meals are delivered in a box that includes a turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, corn bread, green beans, sweet potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, fruit cocktail, rice, macaroni and cheese, dessert and a roasting pan. “We’re accepting monetary donations in order to raise enough money to provide 70 families with a full meal on Thanksgiving that are in need,” said Kaitlin Jarrold, SALT special events coordinator. “Right now, we are in the process
of gathering donations.” The cost of each meal is $70. “Our goal is to get as many people on campus as possible – students, staff and faculty – to donate toward the cause,” said Mary Beth Cuevas, assistant director for ministry and services and associate director of leadership camps. Gamma Sigma Phi and GATA are among the social clubs that have already donated money to Turkeys for Taylor this year. Both clubs contributed money
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from their homecoming parade float winnings. GSP gave $1,000 and GATA gave $500. “We have a lot of support making Turkeys for Taylor an integrated event which is kind of how ACU works,” said Jarrold, senior nutrition major from San Diego. “If they see a need, then they see to it that it’s fulfilled.” SALT is asking that all donations to be turned in by Nov. 20, as they will be delivering the meals on Nov. 24.
“Delivering those meals is a real blessing to them as well as us,” Jarrold said. “You can just see in their eyes how appreciative they are when you hand them the box. To see that they are so blessed is kind of a blessing on yourself and you know that the couple dollars you donated really do make a difference. I’m just really glad to be a part of it.” contact the optimist at jmcnetwork@acu.edu