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Class reunions to grace downtown Abilene

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One of the highlights of Homecoming weekend is the number of class reunions taking place all around Abilene. This year, the classes of 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 will make their way back to ACU from all over the country to mingle with classmates and reminisce about old times. Samantha Adkins, assistant director of ... [Read More…]

Oregon shooting prompts discussion about campus carry

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In the wake of the campus shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon on Oct. 1, students and faculty have been discussing the issue of campus carry as it relates to ACU. On June 1, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 11, which provides that CHL (concealed handgun license) holders may carry a concealed handgun on college campuses. ... [Read More…]

Purple Fridays mean return of old tradition

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Among the many changes Wildcat Week brought to campus this year has been the return of purple shirt Fridays. While brainstorming ways to revamp what was formerly known as Welcome Week, Caddie Coupe, director of new student programs, and her seven student directors decided to look back before working forward. "It's not a new tradition," Coupe ... [Read More…]

Grace Museum, Paramount Theatre present short film screening

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The Grace Museum partnered with the Historic Paramount Theatre to present Grace After Dark, a series of 24fps International Short Film Festival rooftop screenings. The event took place Thursday, Sept. 3, with the Rock'n Rollerz Rollin' Grill food truck and courtyard seating, and the rooftop opened to the first 100 guests. This was the first ... [Read More…]

Sixth womens social club to allow smaller pledge classes

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Rushing season begins this week for women registered and eligible to pledge. Teas, where potential pledges visit with all the women's clubs on campus, start Sunday afternoon. This year, the deadline for women to register has been moved from immediately following teas to Friday at 5 p.m. The deadline for men to register is Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. ... [Read More…]

Windshield vandalism prevalent near campus

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Several ACU students and Abilene residents have walked outside to find their front or back windshields smashed over the past few weeks. The incidents have been concentrated in the ACU area, according to ACU Police Department Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison. "There have been over 50 incidents of vandalism around Abilene, and about 10 to 12 of ... [Read More…]

Special awards honor prestigious seniors

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A few graduating seniors will be honored Saturday with special awards and scholarships. Every year, the Student Life Committee, which is made up of faculty and students representing the different colleges on campus, selects students to recognize for their contribution to ACU. Graduates will not be notified of their awards until Friday night at ... [Read More…]

Relaxation Room offers quiet getaway

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The Medical and Counseling Care Center (MACCC) is offering students, faculty and staff the chance to unplug and relax, just in time for finals. The Relaxation Room offers a zero-gravity massage chair, several playlists and some alone time for anyone feeling stressed or overworked. "This has been a service that we've provided now for the last ... [Read More…]

2016 Sing Song co-chairs selected

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Six students have been selected as the 2016 Sing Song co-chairs. Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions, and Mark Jackson, assistant director of student organizations and programs, made the announcement Tuesday. The 2016 Sing Song co-chairs are: Kevin Carroll, sophomore marketing major from Abilene Taylor Flowers, senior ... [Read More…]

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