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Pledging reaches long-awaited end

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Pledging, and the noisy rituals that come with it, is over. Zeta Rho pledges were the first to be let in, last Thursday night. Lacey Medlock, sophomore physics major from Garland, is relieved to finally be in club. "I'm happy I don't have to do any more of the pledging stuff and that it's just over and done with now," Medlock said. "We're in and ... [Read More…]

Frats scare in ‘Lost Island’

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This Halloween, Frater Sodalis cebrated 30 nights of fright with their haunted house "The Island Lost in Time." For 30 years, the men's social club, Frats, has hosted a haunted house in the fall as a fundraiser for the club. Wesley Racca, the fundraiser for Frats, said the Bermuda Triangle inspired this year's theme. "It's a place where anything ... [Read More…]

Bagel Wagon opens after renovations

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The new and improved Bagel Wagon opened its doors on Monday on the first floor in the Hardin Administration building. The space, which used to have very little counter space and dim lighting, now has more area to showcase food and beverages and better lighting to make it more welcoming. "We made an attempt to present the candy and snacks as best ... [Read More…]

PULSE looking for logo that hits right note

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The PULSE A Cappella group is conducting auditions, but not for the reason you might think. The A Cappella group is hosting a contest for a new logo to represent the singing group, and a $75 reward is up for grabs for the winning design. Submissions will be accepted through Sunday night, and the winner will be announced on the group's Facebook ... [Read More…]

SA shares ideas with Planning Task Force

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The Students' Association voiced about 100 concerns over diversity, funding, visitation and other campus issues to members of the Planning Task Force in their meeting on Wednesday. In 2008, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, and a group of administrators authored a document titled "The 21st Century Vision" that outlined the goals the ... [Read More…]

Colorado State professor to assess campus ecology

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The university's Intercultural Effectiveness Team invited Dr. James Banning, professor in the School of Education at Colorado State University, to come to ACU Nov. 14-15 and conduct a campus ecology assessment. Banning began the initial work to create a field of study known as "campus ecology." He is the author of the book, Education by Design: ... [Read More…]

Honors College to host ’90s dance

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The Honors College is hosting a campus-wide 90s dance Nov. 3 from 8:30-11 p.m. in Bennett gym. There will be a DJ playing an assortment of 90's music, decorations, a photo booth and refreshments. For those who miss the 90s, now is a chance to relive the glory days. In previous years, Honors has hosted a masquerade at the Paramount Theatre ... [Read More…]

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