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State rep returns to school: King decided to take break from politics to study theology, social work

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After serving five terms as a member of the House of Representatives for the state of Texas, Susan King has returned to Abilene to go back to school. “When I got out of the Legislature, I thought, ‘You know, I’ve always wanted to go back to school so I’m going to do it,’” said King, who worked as a nurse for over 35 years before being elected to ... [Read More…]

Hendrick feels hit of national blood shortage

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Hendrick Regional Blood Center is asking for donations in response to a national blood shortage. Blood shortages are present on the East Coast of the U.S. and throughout Texas. Kelsey Caprio, donor recruiter, said a national shortage is always scary for any blood center. “Usually during the holidays it is slower because life takes over, people ... [Read More…]

Obituary: Mattox’s kind and caring spirit lives on

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Christian Mattox, recent student and kinesiology major from San Antonio, passed Wednesday after a motor vehicle accident in San Antonio. Mattox, 22, was a member of Gamma Sigma Phi men's social club. The Registrar's Office was notified about two weeks prior that Mattox would not be returning to ACU for the spring. Mattox was born on August ... [Read More…]

An overdue thank you to professors across campus

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Professors are most often seen as “the bad guys.” Professors give too much homework, assign too many research papers and are ruthless when it comes to assigned textbook reading over holiday breaks. But if we took the time to notice all the help, encouragement and hospitality our professors show on a daily basis, we will begin to see their ... [Read More…]

Mayor Williams campaigns for reelection

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ACU advancement and executive community services officer Anthony Williams will seek a second term as mayor of Abilene. Williams conducted an official campaign kickoff Thursday at The Front Porch Coffee and Bakery, during which he recognized family and friends that have supported him throughout his time as mayor and his decision to run for a ... [Read More…]

Directors prep for Sing Song shows

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Sing Song 2020 will take place the weekend of Feb. 21-23. This year's lineup is complete with 14 total acts, not including performances by hosts and hostesses. Directors of Sing Song 2020 acts in the women's social club division are as follows: Bri Burns, directing Alpha Kai Omega; Allie Foster, directing Delta Theta; Hannah McIntyre, ... [Read More…]

Nutrition lab under construction in Rec

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The Laboratory for Experiential Activities in Nutrition is being constructed in place of the Oasis smoothie bar in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The Laboratory for Experiential Activities in Nutrition (LEAN) is set to open Sing Song Weekend. It will serve as a lab for nutrition students during classes, volunteer ... [Read More…]

Four suspects arrested in homicide north of campus

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Abilene Police have arrested four suspects in the New Years Eve death of a 20-year-old man in the 2500 block of Rountree, just a block north of campus. Abilene Police Department detectives arrested Michael Wright-Collazo, 18, Tyree Neal, 17, Rodaeshi Hines, 17, and Creshawn Howard, 18, in connection to the death of David Devora, a 2018 Abilene ... [Read More…]

ACU purchases property in Oxford

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ACU has finalized the purchase of a recently renovated Victorian house in Central North Oxford, England. The house is located at 163 Woodstock Road, and is complete with eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, two kitchens, five reception rooms, a studio, an outside deck and backyard. The building covers a 6457-square-foot area. Stephen Shewmaker, ... [Read More…]

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