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Abilene, campus to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 17, 2019 by Ashley Alfred

The Abilene community will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with several events focusing on the history of the civil rights movement. The Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action hosted two events focused on the history of the civil rights movement this week. At the first event, on Wednesday, attendees joined the Carl Spain ... [Read More…]

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Gospel singer, Hope Haven host benefit concert

December 4, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Gospel musician David Phelps will perform at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. for his It Must Be Christmas 20th Anniversary Tour. Phelps is a Christian vocalist who has performed both independently and with the Gaither Vocal Band. During his time as a recording artist, he has been awarded Dove Awards, Grammy Awards and numerous ... [Read More…]

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Natural History Collection boasts new rat discovery

November 18, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

The Natural History Collection re-opened on Nov. 8, featuring a new discovery by Dr. Tom Lee. Dr. Lee started his collection during his time as a professor at Pepperdine University. When he began working at ACU, he brought it with him. The Natural History Collection consists of 4.300 specimens from around the world, with multiple from each ... [Read More…]

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Best Buddies Initiates White Ribbon Week

November 13, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

The ACU chapter of Best Buddies initiated White Ribbon Week to raise awareness of different disabilities from Nov. 12-16. This was the first year ACU participated in White Ribbon Week, after the recent development of Best Buddies on campus. Grace Carriger, freshman animal science and pre-vet major from Plano and president of Best Buddies, ... [Read More…]

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Consignment sale moves downtown for 17th biannual sale

November 8, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

The 17th biannual My Sister's House sale has relocated to downtown Abilene – the fourth location for the consignment sale since its opening sale in the spring of 2010. ACU alumni and sisters Summer Walters and Kate Stover began hosting the consignment sale as a place for the community to browse thousands of clothes, jewelry and household items ... [Read More…]

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COBA opens applications for Study Abroad to China

November 6, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

COBA is now accepting applications for students to study abroad in China in July 2019. Students who attend the trip will have the opportunity to take Global Entrepreneurship (MGMT 419) taught by Jim Litton, associate professor of business and director of Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy, and a business law course taught by ... [Read More…]

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Veterans Day is more than a holiday

November 5, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Sunday is Veterans Day, a time to show gratitude for the people who fought or continue to fight for our freedom. Without them, who knows where we would be today? Veterans Day is more than the local parade, more than American flags lining the streets, and it’s certainly more than a simple post on social media as a brief acknowledgment. I come ... [Read More…]

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ESports competes in national collegiate tournaments

October 31, 2018 by Brian Sweet and Ashley Alfred

ESports is now a competitive team, playing against other colleges across the nation. Hunter Walls-Woods, current team captain and junior management major from Buffalo Gap, said he helped start the team in hopes that it will become a club sport by the end of the spring semester. ESports competes against other teams enlisted in the South Region ... [Read More…]

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Let’s get spooky

October 31, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Despite the cold and rainy weather on the holiday of horror, remember to stay safe in all activities this evening. Here are some of the spookiest events in Abilene tonight: Umpteenth Annual Haunted House & Labyrinth of Horror This spooky haunted house opens at 8 p.m. tonight at Play Faire Park–Miniature Golf Course and Outdoor Play ... [Read More…]

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Frats’ Haunted Island canceled for first time in 36 years

October 25, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Frats' Haunted Island is canceled for the first time in 36 years following significant rainfall on site. Haunted Island is an event hosted by men's social club Frater Sodalis. For the past 36 years, the event has taken place in the days leading up to Halloween, however, this year it has been canceled in advance. Logan Chapman, junior business ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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