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Campus demonstration on race draws a crowd

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The Office of Multicultural Affairs set up a platform outside the Campus Center after Chapel Wednesday and allowed various students to speak out on issues of race for more than two hours. The demonstration, in a high traffic area on campus, drew upwards of 100 people at times. Students of all ethnicities took turns at the microphone. Some told ... [Read More…]

Updated: University acts on Snapchat controversy

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Updated: Monday, Nov. 14, 5:17 p.m.  Individuals involved in a racially charged video in blackface are no longer students at ACU, said Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, in an email to students, faculty and parents. "Harassment of any kind is not tolerated at our university, and action is being taken to minimize the spread of ... [Read More…]

Obituary: Katherine “Katie” Kirby

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Katherine "Katie" Laura Kirby, 19, from Friendswood passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. Katie graduated from Clear Brook High School in 2015 and continued her education at Abilene Christian University and majoring in elementary education. Katie truly enjoyed her short life here on earth to the fullest by always encouraging ... [Read More…]

Sophomore student dies in dorm

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A sophomore student died Sunday night. Katie Kirby, sophomore from Friendswood, was found unresponsive in her dorm room in Dillard Hall. Kirby’s death appears to be of natural causes, said university officials, and police investigation continues. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, sent an email to the student body Sunday night to ... [Read More…]

Voice LGBT group recognized by university

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The university has officially recognized an LGBT peer-support group for students. The group, Voice, has existed since 2012 without any formal recognition from the Office of Student Life. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, said the decision by the Senior Leadership Team and recognition of the group at the beginning of the semester ... [Read More…]

Hillary is the cool grandma I want to be president

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From the beginning of this election cycle, I have known one thing: that I would not be voting for Donald Trump. Early on in the race, I did not think I would have to still be explaining this to anyone. But as Nov. 8 looms in the distance, I am left dealing with the characters in front of me to me. It’s my first time to vote, and yes, I am voting ... [Read More…]

Alumni office aggregates ACU attorneys

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The Office of Alumni relations has been working to launch the newly formed Alumni Bar Association for over 600 attorneys who attended ACU for their undergraduate degrees. Neal Coates, professor of political science, has worked extensively with the Alumni Office to build a database of alumni lawyers. The group, officially called the ACU Alumni ... [Read More…]

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