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KACU swings for fences during pledge drive

April 20, 2018 by Ashlan Smith

KACU-FM is conducting a baseball-themed semi-annual pledge drive this week and is seeking to raise $35,000 to support the station's operations during the coming year. The campus-based public radio station, an independent station, airs programming from National Public Radio and other distributors. The station provides news and music, and ... [Read More…]

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McAlister’s no longer doing free gallon of tea

April 17, 2018 by Ashlan Smith

McAlister’s Deli in Abilene will no longer be participating in the company's offer of a free gallon of sweet tea on Tuesdays. April 17 will be the last day of free tea day at both locations in Abilene because the free item caused congested traffic for both stores. In order to get a gallon of tea, customers must pick up at the drive thru. The ... [Read More…]

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All Club Rush to begin spring rushing

April 5, 2018 by Ashlan Smith

Spring rush will kick off for men and women’s social club with the All Club Rush Thursday. Every social club will participate in this year’s rush event this year. It will be Delta Theta’s first time back on campus during spring rush. All Club Rush is an opportunity for students to come see what social club interests them. Students will be ... [Read More…]

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ACU Cycling Club is now on campus

March 9, 2018 by Ashlan Smith

Two students have created a club on campus that focuses on building and creating community while cycling. Justin Rasco, junior criminal justice major from Little Elm, decided to create the cycling club with Sammy Rettinger, junior financial management major from Lake Sherwood, California. The club welcomes all levels ranging from beginners to ... [Read More…]

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Campus reacts to Hooters opening in Abilene

January 31, 2018 by Ashlan Smith

Students and the university share their opinions on the opening of a Hooters establishment near campus. Video by Ashlan Smith ... [Read More…]

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AEI Executive Council and CEO to host poverty screening

November 10, 2017 by Ashlan Smith

Poverty Inc, a documentary focusing on social injustice and poverty awareness will be screening this Thursday at 7:30 pm in the COBA building in room 201. Admission is free and chapel credit will be provided along with Chick-Fil-A for dinner. The American Enterprise Institute Executive Council and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization ... [Read More…]

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Frater Sodalis celebrates 75th anniversary

October 21, 2017 by Ashlan Smith

Frater Sodalis is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a $75,000 scholarship fund in honor of a club sponsor. The club was founded in 1943 and is the longest continuously standing men’s social club on campus that has never been banned nor suspended. This year’s theme is ‘75th' in honor of the 75th anniversary. Frats welcomed 35 ... [Read More…]

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Galaxy hosts fourth annual KGR Benefit Dinner

October 20, 2017 by Ashlan Smith

The men of Galaxy will host the fourth annual Kirk Goodwin Run benefit dinner to raise money for a family in need at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at at the Grace Museum. Kirk Goodwin was pledging Galaxy in 1984 when he was killed in a car accident while traveling home for the weekend. In Goodwin’s honor, Galaxy organized an annual 5K race. Every year ... [Read More…]

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Springboard adds more contests for startup teams

September 29, 2017 by Ashlan Smith

The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy is hosting the annal Springboard contest which will run from Sep. 2017 to May 2018. The goal is to give students the opportunity to win a certain amount of money that will help them start up their business idea. Over the past years many aspiring entrepreneurs got the chance to submit ... [Read More…]

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New networking program to debuts on campus

September 22, 2017 by Ashlan Smith

Networking for jobs and internships is now made easier with a new program called Handshake. Handshake is a platform that helps students find work after graduating and during the summer. The program is replacing the program College Career Network that the ACU Career Center has been using. “Handshake is more innovative, main stream and it is ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

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