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Quest setbacks force Chapel probation forgiveness

September 17, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

No student will be placed on Chapel probation this semester following the failure of the Quest app. During the spring semester, a number of technological setbacks arose, resulting in the inaccurate tracking of attendance in small group chapels and other spiritual formation opportunities. “A disproportionate number of people show up with too ... [Read More…]

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Jordan Lee Dooley to speak at Summit

September 13, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Internet-famous blogger and influencer, Jordan Lee Dooley will speak at Summit on Sunday. Aside from being a social media influencer, Dooley travels across the country to speak to young women and girls while writing blogs and devotional journals. Dooley said she started the blog, SoulScripts, in hopes of sharing her faith with anyone who may ... [Read More…]

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SGA shares election results

September 6, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

The Student Government Association elections resulted in 1,155 voters and 34 congress members. Freshman Class: President: Rebekah Jones, runoff election Vice President: Mikel-Ann Terry, 53.9 percent Treasurer: Nicole Mallet, unopposed Sophomore Class: President: Caroline Fairly Vice President: Anna Flatt, ... [Read More…]

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Senior debuts Students for Beto movement on campus

September 5, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Students for Beto arrives on campus in the midst of the fight for a Senate seat. Kenna Roberts, senior social work major from Argyle, said she decided to start this movement based on the implications of politics and policies on her future career and future clients, following research on O’Rourke and what policies he supports. Beto O’Rourke is ... [Read More…]

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New a cappella groups bring original sounds to campus

September 5, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

Two new a cappella groups will make their debut on campus this semester. The groups, Hilltop and Grace Note, are led by Nick Tatum, director of student productions and instructor of communication and sociology, and Kayla Torp, senior vocal music education major from Waco. “We both felt as though there needed to be more a cappella singing at ... [Read More…]

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Cabinet to host first mini-golf night since reboot

May 2, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

The Cabinet will host its first Putt Putt Night from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday. This is the first putt putt event since The Cabinet was rebooted in the spring semester of 2017. It will be free to all students. “The goal of this event is to give ACU students an opportunity to get exposed to the Abilene community and provide a fun, free event that ... [Read More…]

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ASA to host second Gospel Fest

April 13, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

ASA will host their second Gospel Fest–a night of praise and worship inspired by a combination of African and American cultures. These performers will be singing praise and worship music from all regions of Africa, while incorporating common modern worship songs. The host choir will be the Voices of Africa with the New Jerusalem Church choir and ... [Read More…]

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Cheer team seeking Willie the Wildcat candidates

April 6, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

ACU Cheer will conduct interest meetings for those interested in becoming Willie the Wildcat for the next school year. "We are looking for someone who loves ACU athletics and wants to be a part of creating spirit around campus and at sporting events," said cheer coach Megan Hector. The meetings will take place from 5-6 p.m. April 19 and from ... [Read More…]

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Ag and environmental science department celebrate retirement

March 28, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

The Agriculture and Environmental Science department will say goodbye to Dr. Ed Brokaw and Dr. Jim Cooke at the end of the semester. Dr. Ed Brokaw, professor and department chair, graduated from ACU in 1971 and returned as a professor soon after receiving his PhD in Animal Science at Oregon State University. After 43 years of serving the ACU ... [Read More…]

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Interns to lead pre-marital counseling chapel series

March 9, 2018 by Ashley Alfred

The Counseling Center is set to revamp its six session pre-marital counseling chapel series, Prepare/Enrich, for engaged or soon-to-be engaged couples. Interns from the Marriage and Family Institute and School of Psychology will lead the series. The couples will attend six workshop sessions together, with two follow-up sessions in which each ... [Read More…]

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