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October 28,2009
STUDENT LIFE
Pastime: Meals, disc golf popular
Continued from page 1 Mitchell McLean, sopho- pledging this semester. ever wants to play can play;
more electronic media ma- “It’s just so time-con- whoever wants to lose can
house every Wednesday to jor from Abilene, referring suming. We just like hang- lose,” Ashford said,
watch the show. to The Settlers of Catan ing out without having the Students can join in an
Students not interested board game. “Usually four rules,” he said. Office party, head to Rosa’s
in TV might enjoy the classic of us get together from 10 Freshman Prentice Ash- for Taco Tuesday or get out
fun of board games. p.m. to midnight. We have ford makes time for ping and play disc golf.
“We’ve been doing it fun when we do it.” pong up to twice a day. _
since, like, the second or Although a sophomore, “I’m either in McKenzie contact saiiey at
third week of school,” said McLean decided against or Nelson, and just who- fis08a@acu.edu
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Eye on physical activity
Pledge:
Continued from page 1
Thompson was very clear,
though; the accident was
not an issue of poor stu-
dent conduct nor was the
decision to cease physical
activity a punishment of
social clubs.
“We’re doing kind of a
broader look at overall risk
of activities,” Thompson
said. “I can guarantee you
we're taking a close look at
being very clear in develop-
ing an inclement weather
policy and protocol.”
Clubs will work closely
with administration to help
shape the policy, Thomp-
son said.
“I’ve been trying to un-
derstand how to do two
things,” he said. “Preserv-
ing the unique traditions
and heritage of each of
those groups ... but trying
to be as prudent as we can
on student safety and legal
obligations, as well.”
The decision to stop
physical activity after the
event, Thompson said, was
made primarily out of re-
spect for Tritch. Any clubs
with questions about activi-
ties were invited to come
speak with Thompson, be-
cause, he said, there is not
a “perfect black and white”
when it comes to defining
“physical activity.”
Most clubs will be af-
fected very little, he said,
because pledging activities
are almost over. But, deci-
sions will need to be made
soon so clubs will know
the rules for next year.
Thompson said he is ex-
pecting a decision on this
particular issue to come
down in the spring.
He said he is confident
a good decision can and
will be made, although he
does not expect 100 per-
cent agreement. He reiter-
ated the benefit of social
clubs and the importance
of safety.
“Our social club system
and these groups bring
incredible value to the
university, and one of the
ways we can enhance and
support it most is to make
sure that their activities
are in line with the vision
and values of the univer-
sity, particularly from a
safety and legal stand-
point,” he said.
contact Hackney at
ceh05c@acu.edu
INTERNATIONAL
Marie: Leaving
the past behind
Continued from page 1
plications in August,
and after passing a
written exam, they re-
ceived word Monday
they were citizens.
“We love the United
States, and it’s [our]
way of giving back,”
Marie said. “It’s like
our country now, so we
want to be a part of it.”
Citizenship is . a
means to a diplomatic
end for Marie.
“I want to work for
the country,” she said.
“I’m planning on work-
ing for the State De-
partment."
Hailey, professor of
political science, present-
ed Marie with a few Amer-
ican icons: a plush Uncle
Sam, a stitched American
flag and a leather-bound
copy of the Constitution
of the United States.
“But you’re also a
Texan today,” Roten-
berry said, handing her
a Texas-shaped bas-
ket full of sweets. “So,
here’s a little sampler.”
Marie was the first
of Hailey’s students to
change her citizenship
during the semester.
The hardship she has
endured makes her de-
cision all the sweeter
for Hailey.
“I can think of noth-
ing more demoralizing
than going up to some-
one and saying, ‘I’m a
brand new citizen’ and
they say, ‘Oh, QK, have
a seat and let’s start the
lecture.’ No, that’s the
time to party,” Hailey
said. “She paid a high
price for her citizen-
ship; she has honored
us by picking us.”
contact Hettich at
clh05dd@acu.edu
ALUMNI
Teague: On the
road to recovery
CAMPUS LIFE
Policy: Ensuring dignity,
Continued from page 1
According to WebMD, a
hematoma is a collection
of blood outside the blood
vessels and may appear
similar to a bruise.
Teague, who retired in
2007, suffered a stroke
several years ago. The fact
he has suffered a stroke in-
creased the severity of the
hematoma, said Jan Hailey,
staff member at the Univer-
sity Church of Christ.
“It’s one of the hard-
est things to control when
you’ve got someone who
has already had a stroke,”
Hailey said. “But they got it
taken care of.
contact Rodriguez at
sar06g@acu.edu
Continued from page 1
Human Resources and
Legal Services, the policy
outlined how students
should address incidehts
of harassment using tech-
nical and potentially con-
fusing language.
“We want to make it
more user-friendly, clearer
and less confusing, and it
was a good time as we were
launching this training,”
Allmon said.
The information in
the former version is still
valid, but Allmon said the
revised version is simpler
for readers.
Allmon also said the new
version describes how inves-
tigations are conducted, fac-
tors taken into consideration
surrounding a harassment
case and plans of action.
“We want to make sure
that we have a working and
learning environment in
which the dignity of every
individual is respected, what-
ever role you play on cam-
pus,” Allmon said.
Allmon encouraged the
ACU community to take
time to read and become
familiar with the policy.
According to the text, “this
policy applies to all mem-
bers of the ACU commu-
nity, including trustees,
faculty, staff, students and
volunteers.”
Allmon said such effort
is placed on revising the
respect
policy to ensure a positive
workspace for the ACU
community.
“It’s really about trying
to educate our students,
faculty and staff so that
we can be respectful of one
another and have a good
learning environment.”
Students can access the
policy by following the link
in the student handbook.
contact Rodriguez at
sar06g@acu.edu
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