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Clubs dress up spring formals

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Dollars, dresses and the date season are here for the next few weeks with the arrival of an ACU tradition: social club formals. This year half the social clubs are traveling to places outside of Abilene, while the others plan to stay in town. The women's social club Sigma Theta Chi was the first social club to ... [Read More…]

Student body must choose admirable leaders

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When voting for the Executive Officers Election begins Tuesday, we, the students, will have more than the opportunity to cast a ballot for Students' Association Congress officers. We will have the opportunity to raise our voices and give a clear mandate to the future student leaders of ACU. Undeniably, the 2008-09 SA Congress has had a turbulent ... [Read More…]

Burgner, Godfrey, Cochran best for SA

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Burgner precipitates presidential passion The Students' Association Congress endured wave after wave of controversy this year. The association survived, but not unscathed. The next elected SA president must have specific strategies for repairing SA Congress' image and restoring the organization to a position of influence among its ... [Read More…]

North Abilene Wendy’s under construction

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor Never again will students have to drive across town to satisfy a Frosty craving. Abilene will receive its second Wendy's franchise near the ACU campus within months. The Ohio-based franchise dates back to 1969 and was under the legacy of Dave Thomas, who coined the term, "Quality is our logo." Today, the franchise ... [Read More…]

A Fashionable Feast: Hundreds eat, give to support global charity

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By Katie Gager, Student Reporter The doors opened, and hundreds of people poured into the Hunter Welcome Center as the International Students' Association conducted its annual Food Festival and Fashion Show on March 28. Event organizers planned for 300 people to attend. They said they were overwhelmed when almost 400 people showed up. The event ... [Read More…]

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