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ResLife revamps policy on sexual harassment

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Residence Life Education and Housing implemented a new government mandate clarifying the Title IX act regarding sexual harassment and assault. Title IX is a federal law, established in 1972, that prohibits sex discrimination in education. The Office of Civil Rights issued several documents which seek to clarify and elaborate on what the actual ... [Read More…]

D-I decision to affect academics

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As Abilene Christian transitions into Division I, new academic standards and regulations on athletic scholarships will have a huge impact on the department and how they will recruit going forward. Jared Mosley, director of athletics for the university, addressed how academic standards will serve as accountability at the next level. "One of the ... [Read More…]

Gale earns preseason honor

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As the ACU football team bears the brunt of the West Texas heat during two-a-days, expectations are as high as ever for the purple and white in what will be their last season as a member of the Lone Star Conference. Despite losing several key players on offense to the League, ACU is expected to be a juggernaut offensively in large part because of ... [Read More…]

‘Cats prepare for Div. I competition

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The official announcement of ACU joining the Southland Conference on July 1, 2013 means the Wildcats will leap to NCAA Division I athletics for the 2013-14 school year. This move raises an interesting question: Can we compete in Division I? It is a question that ACU has already addressed during its process of becoming a Division I program. Jared ... [Read More…]

Garrett named executive vice president

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A top Oklahoma Christian University administrator has been named the new executive vice president of the university. Dr. Allison Garrett, previously the senior vice president for academic affairs at Oklahoma Christian, now fills the position formerly held by Dr. Phil Schubert before he was moved to the role of president. Garrett began her ... [Read More…]

Student IDs no longer gain entry at games

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The Department of Athletics has adopted a new system to allow students' access to ACU athletic and sporting events. The new policy goes into effect for the very first games. "Your student ID's will no longer get you into student athletic events," said John Houser, assistant director of athletics for operations. "Now, you must go onto ... [Read More…]

Leaders hope service project will top 2011

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During Welcome Week 2011, students collected and donated more than 12,000 pounds of food as part of the annual service project. This year, leaders hope to have collected even more food. Welcome Week mentor groups journeyed onto the streets of Abilene Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Each group visited different Abilene neighborhoods and collected canned ... [Read More…]

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