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Concierge offers flower service

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ACU's Campus Concierge service will help spread more love this Valentine's Day with the addition of an on-campus flower service. Students can order flower arrangements from the concierge desk, located in the Campus Center, and have the flowers delivered to campus for pick-up. Students, faculty and staff receive a 20 percent discount on ... [Read More…]

Meeting details fall pledging process

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By Nikki Wilson Social clubs have been a part of ACU's campus since 1919. Freshmen had their first chance to get involved Monday at an interest meeting. Mark Jackson, director of student organizations and programs, said he was encouraged by the number of students who attended the first meeting. "It's the heart of what we are about," Jackson ... [Read More…]

From fickle faucets to Magna Carta glory

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I had to get use to several minor differences between life in America and life in England. For example, the faucets on the sinks have given me constant grief. In the U.S. the sinks have one faucet with two knobs, one for hot water and one for cold water. Turning them both on will allow water to flow through the faucet and the temperature can be ... [Read More…]

A mind of his own

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Every Friday at noon, Blane Singletary's voice comes over the radio at KACU to give listeners an overview of what's new in Abilene entertainment. One week, Singletary, an electronic media major from Abilene, will be busy covering the latest events and another he may be conducting an interview with a well-known musician. What most listeners don't ... [Read More…]

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