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GATA packs shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

December 1, 2016 by Abbigale English

The Women of GATA packed shoeboxes during their Nov. 17 meeting to send out to kids that do not receive Christmas presents through Operation Christmas Child. The shoeboxes included things like toys, school supplies and personal hygiene items.   Video/editing by Abbigal English ... [Read More…]

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Amazon Game Services Head visits SITC classes

November 2, 2016 by Abbigale English

Michael Edmonds, Head of Education for Amazon Game Services, visited students in the School of IT & Computing on Nov. 1. Edmonds talked with students in Digital Entertainment Technology's DET 410 class about their projects, as well as visited several other classes and spoke with students in a Tech Talk after chapel. ... [Read More…]

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JMC honors alumni with Gutenberg award

October 21, 2016 by Abbigale English and Michael Scales

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication honored three alumni at the 24th annual Gutenberg Celebration. JMC majors and minors were able to attend the event and network with professionals who attended free of charge due to donations from faculty and JMC alumni. Video/editing by Michael Scales, Abbigail English ... [Read More…]

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Students gather to celebrate Chinese Moon Festival

September 16, 2016 by Abbigale English

The Chinese Students' and Scholars' Association held the Moon Festival, a festival held every September to celebrate family and coming together, in the Hunter Welcome Center. The festival was open to all students, who ate food catered by Sunrise Chinese Restaurant and watched traditional dances and other types of entertainment seen at the festival. ... [Read More…]

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ArtWalk offers public look at different arts in town

September 9, 2016 by Abbigale English and Sallie Phipps

ArtWalk is a monthly event that takes place in downtown Abilene on the second Thursday of every month. The next ArtWalk will be on Oct. 13. ... [Read More…]

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Video: Dillard Hall opens for sophomore women

August 21, 2016 by Abbigale English

Dillard Hall, the new women's sophomore housing, opened on Aug. 19. The new housing is located behind Barret Hall in the former Christian Village complex. ... [Read More…]

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There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candi...
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