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‘Justice Week’ series to begin Monday

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International Justice Mission is hosting the annual "Justice Week" Chapel forum and event series next week beginning Monday. IJM has been planning the week since last fall, collaborating with organizations like Wishing Well, Red Thread Movement and fair trade. Sarah Ratliff, junior marketing major from Lake Kiowa and president of IJM, hopes to not ... [Read More…]

Rattlesnake hunt uncovers six-footer

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A six-foot rattler was one of many added to the 123 tons that have been caught since the first Sweetwater Jaycees World's Largest Rattle Snake Roundup in 1940. The March 8-11 event was filled with all ages and contests from snakes to beauty pageants at Nolan County Coliseum in Sweetwater. The weekend commenced with a rattlesnake parade in downtown ... [Read More…]

New friendships are always welcome

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Attending a Christian university, especially a tight-knit one like ACU, puts students in an environment where they have the opportunity to meet a lot of new people. Local coffee shops are full of students meeting to talk who want to get to know each other more. The Bean makes it easy to invite new friends to share a meal with each other. And each ... [Read More…]

Craziness is a gateway to greatness

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The story behind greatness is rarely as glamorous as the one we assign. A painting that stops people in their tracks, a piece of music that survives centuries after it was written or technological breakthrough that changes the daily life of millions is not always accompanied by a tale of charm or fascination. Many times the works that we consider ... [Read More…]

New dance policy will increase demand for DJs

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There's a new dance policy in town, and many student organizations are planning their first dancing events. The men's and women's social clubs in particular are getting ready for formal season. If you're planning one, chances are you've already submitted the proper forms to Student Life, but planning your move busting event doesn't stop there. In ... [Read More…]

First campus dance considered success

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ACU's first on-campus dance had students swaying to the music Tuesday night in the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. "Dance in Disguise" was the first implementation of  recent changes in the university's dance policy. Tom Craig, director of student productions, was thrilled about the first official dance on campus. Craig said they hoped to ... [Read More…]

24-hour run to honor Anabel Reid

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ACU alum Alex Wann and students from the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science will sponsor a fun run to honor ACU bus accident victim Anabel Reid. Anabel had a deep love for the Lord, and a fiery passion for making an impact in the lives of those who are in need of clean drinking water and thirst for Christ, Wann said. The mission ... [Read More…]

A foiled farewell

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By: Christianna (Lewis) Reedy Dr. Perry Reeves, professor of chemistry, opened his office door on March 2 to find a "winter wonderland." Multicolored plastic cups were strung around the room. Chairs, books, pictures and other items had been wrapped in aluminum foil and notes were scribbled on some of the shiny surfaces. "It was a shock to open ... [Read More…]

FilmFest free with valid student ID

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FilmFest will be free of charge to students, faculty and staff for the first time in the event's eight-year history. The annual event will feature six, possibly seven video entries from students Friday night at the Paramount Theatre, beginning at 8 p.m. Tom Craig, director of student activities, said a sponsorship from the Students' Association ... [Read More…]

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