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Presidential scholar numbers rise

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The Presidential Scholarship has been one of the most esteemed awards at ACU since 1993. As the program gets more competitive the requirements are also evolving. Chief enrollment officer Kevin Campbell said the main thing that was different this year from prior years was that applicants were not required to write an on campus essay. Instead ACT ... [Read More…]

Two sophomores hospitalized this week

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Meghan Hancock, sophomore exercise science major from Fairview, and Callie Petty, sophomore psychology major from Abilene, were both hospitalized this week. Hancock collapsed while running in Lifetime Wellness class and Petty was hospitalized for less than two days after being hit by a drunk driver. Hancock is still in an induced coma in the ... [Read More…]

ACU’s Campus Store and World Famous Bean dealing with the overpopulation of students

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Two of ACU's popular facilities, the "World Famous Bean" and the Campus Store, have made significant organizational changes to prepare for the rush of incoming freshmen. The Bean and Campus Store serve hundreds of students, faculty and staff a day. With a 10 percent increase in freshman enrollment, these two locations have been forced to make ... [Read More…]

Board approves Identity Document

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The Board of Trustees has approved a new document that reevaluates the university's mission and perspective. The 21-page document approved by the board before the beginning of classes and released to faculty and staff last week details several changes impacting the university, describes the university's heritage in the Churches of Christ and sets ... [Read More…]

Campus Store introduces rewards program

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This semester, the Campus Store initiated a new rewards program for its customers. Utilizing a free "Purple Card," consumers can register online and earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards to the Campus Store. Officially dubbed the "Purple Card Rewards Program," points are earned by showing the card and mentioning a phone number or ... [Read More…]

All-Club Tailgate Rush and Women’s Tea planned for weekend

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Rushing begins this weekend with two all club rushes, the All-Club Tailgate Rush Saturday and the Women's Tea Party Rush on Sunday. The Tailgate Rush is a new addition to the rushing schedule. The presidents of each club decided at their presidents meeting that they wanted to put on another All-Club Rush during the fall semester, much like the ... [Read More…]

SHADES transitioning after resignations

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SHADES, the school step team, is starting this semester with new plans and a new leadership team. "It's a whole new game plan with fresh new leaders. Our spirit for dancing and stepping for the Lord is stronger than ever and you know it's always going to be 'hit hard or go home.'" said Angie Nsumbu, sophomore accounting major from Fort ... [Read More…]

ISA looking to draw in more Americans

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The International Students Association has revamped its promotional plans this year in order to reach out to a new target audience: Americans. Adopting the slogan, "Experiencing Culture Without the Cost," ISA hopes to encourage students to take advantage of the ability to develop relationships with other students on campus and experience a ... [Read More…]

Higher violation fines announced without approval

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Mixed messages floated through residence halls in the past week as some students learned of higher fines for violations of Residence Life and Education rules. Some residence directors informed students during residence hall meetings the first week of classes that fines for rule violations would significantly increase - including $150 for breaking ... [Read More…]

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