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Students, swirl shoppe create art wall

February 20, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

Students have partnered with Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe to create an art wall. Brian Cantu, junior information systems major from Converse and employee at Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe, and his fiancé Katherine Cripe, junior graphic design and advertising major from Tulsa, pitched the idea to the owners Nikki’s Swirl Shoppe to formulate a relationship between ... [Read More…]

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SRWC offers four SwimFIT classes

February 19, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will offer SwimFIT classes to students on Feb. 25 and 27 and on March 4 and 6. The swim classes will have a lesson at the beginning of class followed by a workout related to that lesson. Wilson said she chose four specific topics for each class:  workout basics, a stroke workshop – where participants ... [Read More…]

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SRWC hires new fitness center ambassador

February 19, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center has added its newest fitness center ambassador. Aaron Krauss, junior nutrition and exercise science major from Elkton, Maryland, said as a trainer, his job is to focus on and understand specific movements. “Safety and longevity are key here,” Krauss said. “Exercise form, technique and proper ... [Read More…]

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1,956 sore Sing Song losers, 1,956 petty tweets

February 19, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

Although competition has always existed among club and class acts, it was amplified this year as students took to social media where feuds were formed, claims were made that the show was rigged and participants blamed their losses on the number of alumni supporting other acts. Some students took personal offense to the annual predictions by the ... [Read More…]

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Sigma Delta Pi produces annual Hispañiola magazine

February 19, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

Sigma Delta Pi will release their annual magazine, Hispañiola, to the public on April 11. Hispañiola magazine includes pieces and photographs from members and nonmembers of Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish honor society. The magazine is composed of creative pieces such as short stories, poetry, non-fiction pieces and essays. Photos will also be ... [Read More…]

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OMA, SGA arrange game show

February 19, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student Government Association are coordinating a game show, "Think Fast," which will take place at 5 p.m. in Cullen Auditorium on Saturday. The game show was organized as an additional event for Black History Month. TjohnE, a company that coordinates with colleges on elaborate activities, approached ... [Read More…]

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Theatre performs Steel Magnolias as winter comedy

February 11, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

The Department of Theatre will perform Steel Magnolias as its winter comedy on Feb. 14-16 and Feb. 22-23. Students began preparation for the play almost immediately after returning from winter break for the spring semester. “I am so very proud of this cast,” said Dawne Meeks, chair of the theatre department and director of Steel Magnolias. ... [Read More…]

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Competitors Clash: Acts with most all-time wins aim to advance their records

February 11, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

Several acts will compete to add another win to some already impressive records. The highest-scoring women’s club acts, men’s club acts and class acts will remake themes from throughout Sing Song history to produce what they hope will add to their records. Co-directed by Elizabeth Elliot and Emily Duke, the women of Sigma Theta Chi are ... [Read More…]

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Archival website preserves history of Sing Song

February 9, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

The official Sing Song archives launched in October, making almost every act available to the public online. Nick Tatum, director of student productions, created the Sing Song archives with the help of Courtney McGaha, Sing Song archivist, to preserve the history of one of ACU’s longest standing traditions. The archives include audio, video, ... [Read More…]

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Cycling Club looking for new members

February 7, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

After a year on campus, the ACU Cycling Club is searching for additional members to expand the club. Logan Primm, sophomore engineering major from Fort Worth and president of the Cycling Club, said there is no limit to how many people can ride. Members of the Cycling Club are looking for additional members for their race team. Primm said ... [Read More…]

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