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Rocketboys rock campus

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The Rocketboys returned to ACU to play a free on-campus concert for the first time since February of last year. Composed almost entirely of ACU alumni, the Rocketboys started their journey as a band in Abilene after meeting through mutual friends on campus. "I am most excited to be back on old stomping grounds," said Brandon Kinder, lead singer ... [Read More…]

From the Editor’s Desk – Addressing endorsement criticism

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We knew many people would not agree with our endorsement of President Obama. What we didn't expect is that instead of complaining to us, the seven-student editorial board that wrote the editorial, most of the strong negative reactions would be taken out on ACU. I am sad to see the university receive these responses when it had had no ... [Read More…]

Meghan Hancock pledging from home

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After a trip to the hospital earlier this semester, where she spent three days in a medically induced coma, Meghan Hancock is pledging Ko Jo Kai from her home. Hancock, sophomore physical therapy major from Fairview, was hospitalized Sept. 4 after collapsing during her Lifetime Wellness class. She was rushed to Hendrick Medical Center where she ... [Read More…]

Clubs, classes name 2013 act directors

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Sing Song this spring will be busy with six fresh hosts and hostesses, a full show of 17 acts and many new directors. This year has the potential to set many records. Gamma Sigma Phi is looking for their fifth win in a row and Alpha Kai Omega looks for a second victory since their charter in 2000. The senior class is also preparing for a class ... [Read More…]

Grad School looks to increase awareness

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Graduate School Awareness Week will take place Monday-Thursday and will  conduct events to provide information about ACU's graduate programs as well as programs from colleges throughout the country. According to ACU's website for the graduate school, the events include an opportunity to meet Tuesday with graduate admissions at the Learning ... [Read More…]

ACU group volunteers at pumpkin patch

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The Disability Resources Pumpkin Patch received extra helping hands this Halloween season from ACU's chapter of Hispanos Unidos. This is the first time in recent years that Hispanos Unidos has volunteered in the Abilene community. "We wanted to start getting our name out in the community and what better way than a community pumpkin patch?" said ... [Read More…]

Students earn state education honor

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Two students from the Department of Teacher Education were selected as exemplary teacher candidates in the Quest for Quality program in early October. The Quest for Quality Teacher Preparation program recognizes state-wide commendable quality in teacher preparation in universities. Seniors Kaitlyn Howell, education major from Rockwall, and ... [Read More…]

Long-time KACU secretary to retire

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After 24 years of being the KACU secretary, Sandy Byers will retire from Abilene Christian University at the end of this fall semester. Byers started working at KACU in August of 1988 as the traffic manager and now at the age of 66, the 2012-2013 school year will be her last. "Every memory I have made at ACU is a memory worth keeping," Byers ... [Read More…]

FilmFest rules change to entice students

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The annual FilmFest will take place again this year. But not as usual. The production period students' have to create their film as been extended from about one month to five. "Last year, the production schedule took place entirely in the spring semester," said Tom Craig, director of student productions. "This year we are expanding that, and it ... [Read More…]

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