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Students express cultures at ISA’s Ethnos

November 14, 2014 by Alex Horton

The International Student's Association was once again put on the Ethnos Show. This year the theme was "Stories Untold". Senior, Denizil Lim, president of ISA and director of this year's Ethnos, speaks about the goals of Ethnos. Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

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Feral Cat Project to control cat population

November 6, 2014 by Alex Horton

Agricultural and Environmental Science department goes into their third year of the Feral Cat Project. They AES club takes the on-campus feral cats, spay and neuter them, check them for diseases, treat them, and then release them back onto campus. All of this is in an effort to control the large population of on-campus cats. Video/editing by ... [Read More…]

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ACU holds first ever Homecoming dance

October 21, 2014 by Alex Horton

The Black Student's Association and Wildcat Reign teamed up this year to present ACU's first ever Homecoming dance. This followed the recent release of ACU's "no dance" rule. The Homecoming dance occurred right after the Homecoming game and was themed "Phantom". Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

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20th annual Balloon Fest blows spectators away

October 3, 2014 by Alex Horton

Students and Abilenians headed out last week for the 20th annual Balloon Festival. Hundreds of people showed up to watch and ride in dozens of hot air balloons. Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

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Students show talent at annual Freshman Follies

September 25, 2014 by Alex Horton

ACU freshmen got together with friends to write and preform skits and songs for the annual Freshman Follies during Family Weekend. Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

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Artists display work at Downtown Artwalk

September 19, 2014 by Alex Horton

Abilene's monthly Artwalk attracts artists of all talents to display to the community. Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

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Abilenians and students experience fair

September 15, 2014 by Alex Horton

Locals and ACU students go out to the Taylor County Expo Center to experience rides, rodeo, and food at the annual fair. Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: West Texas Fair & Rodeo

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Students who test positive for COVID-19 or have to isolate or quarantine will be assigned a care coordinator to help them in their process, but ACU is asking for more volunteers. Care coordinators help students and give them support while in isolation or quarantine. Some coordinators will give them....
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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major pa...
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