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Graduate recalls lifelong lessons

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Shakespeare knew what he was talking about when he wrote, "Parting is such sweet sorrow." Next Friday will be my last day as a student at Abilene Christian University, and I find myself conflicted. After all my complaining there's nothing to do in Abilene, after years of waking up for 8 a.m. classes and pulling all-night study sessions, I find ... [Read More…]

Iron & Wine bill stirs mixed emotions

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Charles Gaines, SA president It has come to our attention there are mixed emotions regarding the Iron & Wine bill which provides concert tickets to students. While some of our peers are excited, others have expressed frustration and confusion. On behalf of the Students' Association, I would like to address the issue, being upfront and ... [Read More…]

Feeding the 1,000: Volunteers provide Thanksgiving meals

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The Abilene community didn't go hungry this Thanksgiving, thanks to many ACU students and local organizations. The Service Action Leadership Team handed out about 50 Thanksgiving meals to families at Taylor Elementary on Nov. 23 as part of its Come Together ACU project. "We delivered as many as they asked for," said Mary Delaughter, the event's ... [Read More…]

SA purchases scoreboard for intramural games

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Intramural athletes and fans can say goodbye to dry-erase scoreboards. During the most recent congressional meeting, the Students' Association approved a bill to fund a portable electronic scoreboard for intramural games. The scoreboard cost $409, which SA paid with money in the congressional project fund. Although many intramural sports will have ... [Read More…]

KACU-FM awaits HD equipment

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By Emily Loper KACU-FM is riding the waves of change in radio as it begins the transition to high definition, a change that should be complete by next semester. Dave Smith, director of operations for KACU, said high-definition radio is very different from high-definition television. Nothing about the audio clarity will change, but high-definition ... [Read More…]

College of Arts and Sciences begins search for dean

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By Christianna Lewis The search committee for the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will propose a final candidate in March for the highest administrative position in the college. The committee is accepting applications through Dec. 31, said Adam Hester Jr., search committee chair and chair of the Department of Theatre. "We will have a ... [Read More…]

International students anticipate holiday travel

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By Bailey Neal Simon Yammouni needs a break. Like many international students, Yammouni, freshman from Monagas, Venezuela, doesn't make it home often. That's why, he said, he is looking forward to a long Christmas holiday. "I'm going home for the first time since March to be with my family," Yammouni said. Not all international students have ... [Read More…]

Credit Crunch: Students scramble to earn remaining Chapel credits

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By Brittany Brand As the end of the semester draws near, many students are rushing to meet the University's Chapel credit requirements. ACU requires full-time undergraduate students to attend 55 Chapel programs each semester. Chapel is scheduled every weekday, except university holidays, for a total of 70 regular programs. Students had the ... [Read More…]

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