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Rep. Hunter to run for re-election
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The first republican state representative
elected in Taylor County Rep. Bob
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Representative for District 71. However this
race is the first in which Hunter will face
opposition from within the party.
Gloria Goodrich former chairwoman for
the Taylor County Republican Committee
filed Jan. 3 to challenge the incumbent.
Goodrich said she believes republicans in
"he district need another choice. "The
Republican Party is growing in Abilene and
reaching out more than before. Contested
primary races arc always healthy. A con-
tested race creates interest and indicates a
strong party" she said.
f Hunter said "A statement was made that
t am not conservative cnougn. ms.
Goodrich represents a partisan far-right
position. She feels I should vote with the
republican caucus 100 percent of the time. I
try to work with democrats republicans and
independents. "
ft "1 work to resolve issues legislatively and
try to represent all of my constituents not
just a narrowly focused group" he said.
One recent issue that illustrates the differ-
ence In their opinions is the public school
finance bill. The Texas Supreme Court
ruled four separate times that all schools
must have equal access to available funds.
The state's richer districts have continued to
appeal the decision. The court ordered the
Texas Legislature to resolve the funding
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'He gets an incredible
response from students.
He reflects the values
most ACU students
believe in
Scott Hinshaw
issue or face school closures.
Hunter was on the Committee of Public
School Finance which completed a com-
promise literally in the last hours of the ses-
sion before schools would have been forced
to close. Hunter said 18-20 of the 57 repub-
licans in the Texas house voted for the bill
and all three republicans on the ll-man
committee voted for the plan.
Hunter said State District Judge Scott
McCowan recently has ruled that the bill is
in accordance with the Texas Constitution.
Sherri Statlcr 1981 ACU graduate of
Statlcr & Company public relations firm
remains campaign manager for Hunter's re-
election campaign. Statlcr said she works to
re-elect Hunter because "he is a conserva-
tive. He is hard working. He listens to peo-
ple and he gets results. The training in his
professional life as the director of alumni
relations at ACU prepared him to serve his
constitutcnts."
Statlcr said Hunter dealt with people of
all ages and built a consensus on controver-
sial issues while working in many capaci-
ties at ACU.
"The idea that Hunter is not conservative
enough is crazy. He was instrumental in
organizing the Republican Party in Taylor
County. He and his wife Shirley were
around when the Republican Party inpTay--lor
County was meeting in living rooms"
Statlcr said.
Hunter said his top priority always has
been public and higher education. Statlcr
said "He was responsible for conceptualiz
ing and organizing a statewide effort for
lobbying and passage of the Tuition Equal-
ization Grant which a majority of students
in private schools benefit from."
Serving on the Committee of Higher Edu-
cation Hunter said he has continued to
work to increase funding of the TEG yearly.
Scott Hinshaw senior political science
major from Panhandle is chairman of stu-
dent volunteers. Hinshaw said he is amazed
at how many busy people want to help with
Hunter's campaign.
"He gets an incredible response from stu-
dents" Hinshaw said. "He reflects the val-
ues most ACU students believe in and he is
always available to students. He has support
from all three campuses."
Statlcr and Hinshaw encouraged students
to register to vote and to vote early. Hin-
shaw said n registration drivcwill be con-
ducted in the Campus Center this week and
possibly next week.
The last day to register to vote is Feb 4.
Early voting for the March Republican pri-
mary begins Feb. 16 and continues until
March 4.
Statlcr said "It is very important to vote
in the primary. That's when it all happens
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Bob Hunter
for Representative Hunter this year."
Students may vote early at several sites.
Voting will occur at United Supermarket on
Judge Ely Boulevard Kmart H-E-B Food
Store and the Taylor County Courthouse.
Students who would like to volunteer ser-
vices for the campaign can call Scott Hin-
shaw at 677-5245 or Statler & Company at
675-6885.
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Justin McKoan senior thoatro major from Broken Arrow Okla. and Amy Borry junior theatre major from Lubbock portray
C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman during a rehearsal Monday for the ACU Winter Dinner Theatre's production of "Shadow-
lands" which opened Thursday.
Agriculture Department
expands educational realm
By Richard Stovons
Opinion Pago Editor
The Agriculture Department is
expanding its educational envi-
ronment by using new facilities to
teach.
The changes began when the
department received part of a large
land grant by the Musgrave family of
Abilene. The donation was made to
all three Abilene universities which
will share the land.
According to Emmett Miller farm
manager and instructor of agriculture
and environment ACU will have
about 128 acres to establish Mus-
grave Farm but
equal access to 'What we have here is
2000 acres that a gradual shifting of
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economics and
common sense allow
Dr. Glenn Davis
Moodv Coliseum renovations approach completion
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By Mark Houston rounded corners and tacks instead ot screws to
Accent Page Editor reduce the risk of snagging occupants' clothes.
Overall Rici said the resulting appearance ot
Construction on Moody Coliseum will con- the $1005000 renovation has solicited almost
clude before Lectureship said Jack Rich all positive reactions.
onstruction on Moody Coliseum will con-
clude before Lectureship said Jack Rich
"Wa'iw OR ivrrnnt rnmnlplprf." Rirh snitt.
He said the only big items remaining arc
refurbishing the bathrooms installing the
nameplatcs on the sponsored chairs and hang-
ing plaques on the walls of the concourse with
names of people who paid for whole sections of
-jents.
Basically we're going to just give the bath-
rooms a fresh look" he said. That new look
includes repairing and repainting as well as
installing new fixtures and mirrors he said.
The nameplatcs for persons sponsoring the
refurbishment of a chair for $97 will have
'The best one was the surprise that we went
as far as replacing the chairs on the floor" Rich
said. "But that gave it a consistent and finished
look."
Basketball coach Tony Mauldin also praised
the coliseum.
"When we first started practice we thought
the lights were too bright" Mauldin said. "But
now they're fine. You just don't realize how
much brighter the lights really arc."
Mauldin said many visiting teams also com-
plimented the remodeled coliseum.
Although the coliseum's renovation almost is
complete Rich said some items may be added
after reviewing the project. For example he
said some problems hove been detected with
the sound system.
"We found a dead spot or two in the sound"
Rich said. "We're still tracing the problem and
may have to add a speaker."
Other items on the list include theatrical
lighting and a new stage. "They're not in the
plans" he said "We'll wait six months and see
depending on our budget and funds"
The remodeling of Moody Coliseum was the
target of Campaign Moody which was initiated
one and a half years ago to raise $1005000.
Construction began last semester during the
building's 25th anniversary.
As of Jan. 21 Rich said the majority of the
pledges of money have not been collected.
"Perhaps we'll see the money in one or two
years" he said.
ties and the com-
munity will share.
He said "We're
going to try and
set up some pub
lic trails kind of
like nature trails. We have already
received $5000 to set up the trails."
This plus Rhoden Farm an area
ACU has used occasionally for 18
years will provide students a bigger
learning area in which to study.
Dr. Glenn Davis professor of agri-
culture and environment and dean of
the College of Natural and Applied
Sciences said increased activity else-
where does not mean ACU will aban-
don Allen Farm. "What wc have here
is a gradual shifting of resources as
economics and common sense
allow" Davis said. "Wc have a city
situation right now. Some of the resi-
dents around us don't appreciate a
farm being so close."
Davis also said he thought the
move would provide a safer environ-
ment for the horsemanship class.
"We do have a nice exercise ring
for the horses" Davis said. But going
outside of the ring can be dangerous.
He said the most dangerous situa-
tion is when students ride near the
access roads because drivers exit the
highway driving at interstate speeds.
"That's not a good situation for a stu-
dent to be in while sitting on a
strange horse. Students should be
learning horsemanship not trying to
dodge vehicles."
Greg Bronniman assistant
farm manager and senior agriculture
business major
from Adrian said
the move will ben-
efit ACU. "Allen
Farm is old in
shambles" Bron-
niman said. "We
really can't wait
for the updated
facilities."
For now Allen
Fann will remain open for business
as usual.
"Basically all we're doing right
now is cleaning up" Miller said.
Davis said the department would
like to spruce up the farm while
gracefully phasing out certain fea-
tures. "We're trying not to do any-
thing too fast" he said. "We're trying
to gel the best use out of the facilities
that wc can.
"I'd like to honor the donors as
much as we can" Davis said. "We
will probably do that by naming part
of the new farm after them. They will
always be loved and will always ."be
remembered ... at least as long'aS
ACU has an agriculture program."
Sick prof cancels Fireside Chat
The Fireside Chat scheduled for
Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the atrium
of Brown Library has been cancelled
said Dr. Chris Willcrton professor of
English and director of the Honors
Program.
Dr. Preston Harper professor of
English who was scheduled to lead
Friday's discussion has contracted
the flu and cannot attend.
Marsha Harper director of the
library and Preston Harper's wifcr
said her husband is so ill he "will lJ
lucky to make it to class by Friday
He certainly could not handle any
thing in the evening."
Willerton said the Honor's Prb
gram will reschedule the chat but thc
date has not been chosen. ' ' .
The Fireside Chats arc open excj
sivcly to students in the prograrx
Willerton said.
Admissions office seeking student ambassadors to recruit
By Marty Revos
.Copy Editor
Student ambassadors will work with admissions and
enrollment staff to recruit prospective students.
"The best recruiters we have are our current students
here on campus" said Don King director of admissions
and enrollment management. "We're not just looking
L for members; we're looking for the cream of the crop
j!fcut mere to represent alu as al-u siuucni amoas-
sadors he said.
King said two informative sessions about the organi-
zation were planned for students who want to learn
about the program. The first meeting was scheduled for
Thursday. The second meeting will occur Monday at 6
nln. In the Hilton Room of the Campus Center.
Students con sign up for interviews to be ambas
sadors at these meetings.
Trlsh Savage admissions counselor said student
ambassadors are essential for recruiting. "ACU students
arc essentially what the school is all about and the stu-
dents at the school are part of the product we sell as
We think these people will be
the best representation of what
our student body is like. '
Trish Savage
recruiters" she said.
Barry Hutcherson admissions counselor said high
school students will listen to and believe other students
who provide information about the school before they
will believe recruiters; they think the recruiters are per-
forming their Jobs by telling only good qualities of the
university. Students have much more credibility to the
prospective students Hutcherson said.
To participate as ambassadors students must main-
tain a 2.25 grade point average display a well-groomed
appearance and possess good communication skills. As
ambassadors they also will work some weekends and
travel to different recruiting events King said.
"We want top-notch students who want to work for
the university" he said adding that the sponsors have
not determined a definite number of students for the
program.
Savage said "We think these people will be the best
representation of what our student body is like."
King said he wants members who are high profile
students on campus to be ambassadors. "We want stu-
dents who are already involved. We know it's not going
to be for everyone" he said.
Benefits of participating as volunteer ambassadors
include traveling while recruiting in areas outside Abi-
lene contacting alumni developing leadership and
communication skills and interacting with all levels of
campus administration King said adding that the
department will aid students with job placement after
they graduate.
He also said sponsors want students who will commit
to working more than one year.
The idea for the program grew from the National Stu-
dent Network which was a student recruiting program
that used students for recruiting in all SO states until its
conclusion. "We really felt the need to have students
involved with the recruiting process. We think we have
to resurrect a student recruiting arm of the university"
King said.
Savage said the student ambassadors will help the
recruiting process because the recruiting staff are not
the only people who recruit. "Every time a student from
ACU comes in contact with a high school student or
their family what they arc actually doing is recruiting"
she said.
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