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Dress for success: senior business major interns at Fashion Week

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ACU's mission to prepare students for Christian leadership throughout the world is more than just words on paper. Lauren Fink, senior business major from Grapevine is one example of this mission in action. Fink had the unique opportunity to intern at New York Fashion week at the beginning of this school year. This summer Fink had an internship in ... [Read More…]

Ethnos brings “Culture Shock” to campus

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This weekend the International Student's Association will be bringing a "Culture Shock" to ACU with the Ethnos culture show. Adrien Patenaude, junior Ad/PR major from Phrae, Thailand is the producer of Ethnos. "Culture shock is what happens when people of distinct cultures come together and are shocked by the differences they encounter," ... [Read More…]

Senior appears in first major role

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Lots of scenery, lots of costumes, lots of music and a lead actress who is making her big break into theater - that is how director Adam Hester, chair of the department of theater, described "42nd Street," the homecoming musical that will hit the stage of the Abilene Civic Center this weekend. "This show has more costumes than any show, in my ... [Read More…]

Local band raises more than $50,000 for Zambia medical missions

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A local band had the opportunity to open for David Ramirez at Monk's September 21. David Ramirez has opened for The Civil Wars and was described as. "Soulful, stirring, and heartbreaking." Ramirez asked the Fox and the Hounds to open for him. The band consists of Andrew Tate, sophomore biology major from Abilene, his cousin Logan Pringle and ... [Read More…]

Shore Gallery displays Study Abroad art

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The Shore Gallery is currently displaying an exhibit consisting of work produced by study abroad students. Jack Maxwell, professor in the department of art & design, said, "A visitor to the gallery should expect to see inspiring colorful works that are not only technically well executed but also quite expressive and personal in their ... [Read More…]

Performing groups SHADES, Sactify, Omega conduct member tryouts

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This week has been one filled with excitement and dancing. All three of ACU's dance and step teams had their tryouts for new members. Omega, ACU's contemporary and jazz dance group had auditions this past Sunday. Omega is a contemporary organization on campus that is all about exploring expression of faith and creativity through dance. They want ... [Read More…]

Student performers return with new name

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"Caroline and Jake" performed in SpringFest last semester. With the beginning of a new semester, Juniors Caroline Nikolaus and Jake Hall performed last Friday as the Dogwoods at Rec Fest in front of a large crowd. Hall and Nikolaus met in marching band and quickly became friends. At a band retreat Nikolaus asked Hall to play a song she had written ... [Read More…]

Embodying ‘Emma’: Cast strives to portray the time and culture of Austen’s novel

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If you see any theatre majors drinking tea and walking around very upright do not be alarmed, they are simply getting into character. As part of their preparations for Emma, the upcoming theatre performance adapted from Jane Austen's novel, the cast has been studying everything about the time period from garb and accent down to the way they ... [Read More…]

Renaissance Woman: Flutist, writer, journalist and teacher to visit for performance and masterclass

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Eugenia Zukerman will visit campus this weekend to teach a flute masterclass and perform as part of the Guest Artisit Series. A Renaissance Woman Zukerman is a true renaissance woman. She has been involved in the music and creative community for many years and in many forms. Serving as the Arts Correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning News, she ... [Read More…]

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