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Smith remembered for joyful personality

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Lindsey Lee Smith, the 20-year-old junior from New Braunfels killed in the car accident Friday night, will be remembered for her happy personality and adventurous spirit. Smith, an Ad/PR major, attended New Braunfels High School, where she competed in public speaking. She was chosen to be a part of the New Braunfels Youth Leadership, a citizenship ... [Read More…]

A weekend of remembrance

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Over the weekend and across campus, ACU organizations and events took a moment for reflection and prayer over victims of Friday's tragic car accident Saturday night, before tip-off of the women's basketball game, Eric Gumm, registrar and director of the First-Year Program and academic development, spoke a few words about the life of Lindsey Smith, ... [Read More…]

Rec Center to offer semester classes for $30

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The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is offering unlimited group exercise classes this semester for only $30. This is $30 less than the price last year. This set price lets students attend any class throughout the week at any of the times scheduled. Classes include Zumba, Yoga, Circumference, Core Performance, Capoeira, Water Aerobics, Boot ... [Read More…]

Hillcrest hires alum to be minister

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Hillcrest Church of Christ, located on East Ambler, has hired a new full-time preaching minister. Matt Haynes ('05) has worked at Clifton Church of Christ, about two and a half hours from Abilene, since 2009 and will begin working at Hillcrest in March. Terry Brown was Hillcrest's previous preaching minister, serving from 2004 until his retirement ... [Read More…]

Spots available in Spring Break Campaigns

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The ACU Spring Break Campaign office will be sending groups of students to 10 different cities across the country come this March. "Spring Break Campaigns give students opportunities to step out of their comfort zones, serving the community and God," said Wilson White, senior history major from Ozona and SBC committee chairman. Most campaigns ... [Read More…]

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