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Chapel solution: shocking, shaming?

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The administration has attempted to discourage excessive talking, "sliding and gliding" and poor attendance over the years, but we at the Optimist have some suggestions of our own to make Chapel a truly enriching experience. Few moments are more awkward than when a song mentions "standing," and everyone waits to see who will be led by the Spirit ... [Read More…]

Speakers, Chapel credits draw student interest

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By Bailey Neal The banner is up, and so are students' expectations as the 92nd ACU  Summit week approaches. ACU has invited a series of renowned speakers to lecture on topics and struggles Christians may face. The consensus is that many students attend Summit solely for the Chapel credits, said Alena Weeks, sophomore psychology major from ... [Read More…]

Hockey team flies under radar

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By David Soto Not many students know that for the last 10 years, ACU has had a hockey team in addition to its laundry list of more traditional sports. Because the team is not a university-sponsored organization, but a club team, it does not get as much publicity as other sports, such as football. "We have a hockey team?" said Zac Watters, finance ... [Read More…]

Follies acts spread peace, love

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By Brittany Brand Freshmen prepare for a night of entertainment as Freshman Follies kicks off the 2009-10 school year to the tune of "Peace, Love and Follies" this weekend. "Students are taking that in all different directions," said Tom Craig, director of student productions. "It is going to be a lot of fun and a lot of energy. Everybody will ... [Read More…]

Political groups merge to counter partisan trend

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By Kimberly Wolford Political interest groups will play a larger role on campus this year as the ACU chapters of the College Democrats and Young Republicans combine to form a new group, the ACU Political Alliance. "We decided in the spring that it would be better for the ACU community to work together as one group," said Jared Perkins, sophomore ... [Read More…]

Rocketboys to release ‘Ghosts’

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By Paul Knettel Everyone loves a free concert, especially when it features one of the most well-known and successful bands to come out of ACU in the past few years. The Rocketboys - formerly known as Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys - will be playing a free concert during Summit next week. The Rocketboys are made up of five ACU alums - Daniel ... [Read More…]

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