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SA provides feedback to guest speakers

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The Student Association welcomed both David Gibson, director of computing services, and Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, to their Wednesday meeting. Gibson came to hear SA's feedback about the myACU portal. "We're trying to figure out where to go with portal." Gibson said. "The easy option for us is to just keep doing what we've ... [Read More…]

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The SpringFest lineup

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Jordan David Smith 5 p.m. Jordan David Smith (who uses the stage name "The Agent Coma") has written, recorded and self-produced two albums in two months right here on ACU's campus and draws his inspiration from artists such as My Epic, William Fitzsimmons and The Appleseed Cast. He has performed at coffee shops, fundraisers, psych wards, funerals ... [Read More…]

SpringFest to feature free carnival games, concerts

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The Students' Association is partnering with the Student Alumni Association to organize SpringFest, a concert and carnival event Saturday evening on the Faubus Lawn next to the Hunter Welcome Center. The event will feature nine concerts, eight of which will be performed by ACU students, beginning at 5 p.m. The headlining band, Loftland, will begin ... [Read More…]

Curriculum changes to affect course registration

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ACU faculty approved the proposal to consolidate and eliminate CORE classes to accommodate students before registration for Fall 2012. Dr. Nancy Shankle, interim assistant provost for general education, said the changes to curriculum will provide students a well-rounded education. "These changes to the CORE curriculum will help us provide a ... [Read More…]

‘Justice Week’ series to begin Monday

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International Justice Mission is hosting the annual "Justice Week" Chapel forum and event series next week beginning Monday. IJM has been planning the week since last fall, collaborating with organizations like Wishing Well, Red Thread Movement and fair trade. Sarah Ratliff, junior marketing major from Lake Kiowa and president of IJM, hopes to not ... [Read More…]

Rattlesnake hunt uncovers six-footer

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A six-foot rattler was one of many added to the 123 tons that have been caught since the first Sweetwater Jaycees World's Largest Rattle Snake Roundup in 1940. The March 8-11 event was filled with all ages and contests from snakes to beauty pageants at Nolan County Coliseum in Sweetwater. The weekend commenced with a rattlesnake parade in downtown ... [Read More…]

New friendships are always welcome

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Attending a Christian university, especially a tight-knit one like ACU, puts students in an environment where they have the opportunity to meet a lot of new people. Local coffee shops are full of students meeting to talk who want to get to know each other more. The Bean makes it easy to invite new friends to share a meal with each other. And each ... [Read More…]

Craziness is a gateway to greatness

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The story behind greatness is rarely as glamorous as the one we assign. A painting that stops people in their tracks, a piece of music that survives centuries after it was written or technological breakthrough that changes the daily life of millions is not always accompanied by a tale of charm or fascination. Many times the works that we consider ... [Read More…]

New dance policy will increase demand for DJs

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There's a new dance policy in town, and many student organizations are planning their first dancing events. The men's and women's social clubs in particular are getting ready for formal season. If you're planning one, chances are you've already submitted the proper forms to Student Life, but planning your move busting event doesn't stop there. In ... [Read More…]

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