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Emphasize education, not upscale amenities

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A college education is expensive - probably too expensive. Nationwide, the price of an education has tripled since 1980. But building a career without a degree is increasingly difficult, so we have to swallow the debt and do it. Judging by recent changes to campus, it might be best to come to ACU for a massage and go somewhere else for an ... [Read More…]

Labor of Love

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Valentine's day was a lot more fun when I was a child. But it was a lot more work, too. I remember when we'd buy Valentine's Day cards in bulk. They came in long folded sheets with perforated divisions. Twenty-four cards per sheet, I think. Our mother would buy several boxes. Disney themed. Veggie Tales characters. All of them printed with the ... [Read More…]

Requests prompt Dining Services revamp

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ACU Dining Services has made some noticeable changes in order to fulfill requests made by students. These changes include: extending the hours of the Bean, offering more of a variety of foods and solving several problems that occurred last semester. Joshua Garcia, freshman convergence journalism major from Lexington, N.C., eats at the Bean almost ... [Read More…]

Peet’s closure to open door for Red Mango

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Just six years after opening, Peet's Coffee & Tea on Judge Ely Boulevard is closing its doors. A Red Mango franchise will take its place later this year. "We know frozen yogurt has become a popular family treat, and Red Mango is one of the healthiest in its category," said Wes Jackson, chief merchandising officer for United Supermarkets, ... [Read More…]

‘Cats go 3-0 in home opening weekend

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Frigid temperatures and a precipitation-filled weekend could not slow down the ACU softball team, as the Wildcats went 3-0 and improved their record to 6-1 following an undefeated weekend of softball. The Wildcats dominated their competition, winning by a combined score of 21-3 against the likes of East Central and Missouri Southern. "This was a ... [Read More…]

Salon to fill vacant Campus Court location

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The university has laid the groundwork to open a salon and spa near campus to increase revenue. "This will be a full-service salon," said Anthony Williams, chief auxiliary services officer. "It will be one of the largest, if not the largest in our community." The new salon is slated to open around the end of April and will fill the space left ... [Read More…]

Campus, community unaffected by surprise snow

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After an unusually warm February, a wintry mix of snow and ice hit Abilene and the surrounding areas on Sunday leaving about an inch of snow. Police reported several wrecks due to slick road conditions on Sunday night, and by 7 p.m. Abilene police were urging people to stay off the roads. However, these conditions were not enough for ACU or ... [Read More…]

New Fishing Club plans to huge impact in the community.

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The ACU fishing club gathered for its inaugural meeting on Feb. 7, planning to bring several opportunities for all who love fishing. During the first meeting, 25 to 30 people showed up to show their interest in the new club. In the meeting, they discussed what the club was about, ideas for the semester, possible service opportunities in the ... [Read More…]

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