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Hall of Faith highlights influential figures in Christianity

February 25, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Brown Library will display the Christian Hall of Faith until March 7. The exhibit includes five Dead Sea Scroll fragments, a letter from C.S. Lewis to pupils, a Riena Bible, one of the first editions of the Bible completely translated to Spanish and other items of the Christian faith. The artifacts range in date, with the oldest dating from ... [Read More…]

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Ordinary Days: Appreciating the beauty in the simplicity

February 11, 2025 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

With just four characters and 70 minutes of showtime, the student-directed musical Ordinary Days sought to convince the audience to rethink their appreciation of ordinary lives and experiences.   “From a more emotional standpoint I think Ordinary Days stands out because it is about relationships,” said cast member Ashton Taylor in an email. “The ... [Read More…]

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Book Review: “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey Into The Business Of Punishment” by Shane Bauer

November 9, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

“It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.” ― Nelson Mandela   As of 2013, there were an estimated 133,000 prisoners institutionalized in private prisons. There are times in life when you must question the ... [Read More…]

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Media Review: “The Shallows: What The Internet is Doing to Our Brains” by Nick Carr and Jeff Orlowski’s “The Social Dilemma”

October 21, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

Let’s talk technology. We are living in what scientists have deemed the “information age,”: essentially an era built upon a consistent stream of intelligence. This ocean spills over into several large rivers we identify as social platforms, all of which utilize a marketing strategy of engineered seduction. Gone is the world where shared media can ... [Read More…]

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Book Review: “Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved” by Kate Bowler

October 5, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

“If I were to invent a sin to describe what that was--for how I lived--I would not say it was simply that I didn’t stop to smell the roses. It was the sin of arrogance, of becoming impervious to life itself. I failed to love what was present and decided to love what was possible instead.” Kate Bowler’s Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other ... [Read More…]

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Book review: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

September 21, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

“As they say, history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.” Rarely in modern literature do I find authors who risk their platforms for the sake of controversial writing. Margaret Atwood is one among the few, a wolf in women’s clothing. The Testaments, sister to The Handmaid’s Tale and Atwood’s latest work, is evidence of her willingness to ... [Read More…]

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‘One Night Only’ performance sold out last Saturday

February 27, 2020 by Gabi Morales

The student-led dance production titled One Night Only sold out on tickets for the show on Feb. 29. Students get a unique opportunity to show their talent on the stage through the expression of dance at a sold-out show. Lily Balogh, freshman English major from Abilene and member of ACU theater, was the main coordinator for the night of dance. One ... [Read More…]

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Mike Diaz describes his tattoo portfolio

March 1, 2019 by Amber Chavez

Senior psychology major Mike Diaz explains different styles of tattoos he has done. Video by Amber Chavez. https://youtu.be/OMRT4ZqNPe8 ... [Read More…]

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CSSA hosts Chinese New Year Celebration

February 28, 2019 by Tavian Miles

The Chinese Students' and Scholars' Association held its annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Feb. 27 in the Hunter Welcome Center. Video by Tavian Miles. https://youtu.be/8vFSLu-7GeM ... [Read More…]

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Mike Diaz explains how he became the owner of Sacred Art Tattoos

February 27, 2019 by Amber Chavez

Senior psychology major Mike Diaz explains how he became the owner of Sacred Art Tattoos. Video by Amber Chavez. https://youtu.be/b-gm6JG7I5M ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
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2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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