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Student winners celebrate in Bennett

May 8, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

The intramural staff is buzzing with excitement about the upcoming intramural closing ceremonies, which will take place Tuesday in Bennett Gymnasium from 9-10 p.m. "Everyone needs to come because it's really going to be a lot of fun," said Kenli Edwards, director of intramurals. There will be lots of activities for students to participate in, as ... [Read More…]

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KJK to end rushing on an animated note

April 19, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

The women of Ko Jo Kai had their Disney-themed spring rush last night at Bennett Gymnasium and club members, as well as potential pledges, both came out in style. Students who attended the rush were encouraged to dress up in their best Disney character costume and come out to spend time with the women of KJK and simply be themselves. "Being a ... [Read More…]

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Co-chairs preparing for 2014 show of ‘love’

April 17, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

Although Sing Song only ended two months ago, new co-chairs for next year's show have already been selected and will be hard at work for the next several months. The new co-chairs for this coming year are Amanda Clary, junior accounting major from Denton, Ashley Crisp, sophomore communication disorders major from Dallas, Brady Johnson, junior ... [Read More…]

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Social clubs open up rushing season with All Club Rush

April 10, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

Although the weather may not have shown it until recently, spring is here. All of the social clubs on campus participated in the All CLub Rush on Monday to welcome prospective rushees with food and drinks, and the opportunity for those interested in rushing to meet and get to know members of all the different clubs. "It's very laid back, it's ... [Read More…]

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GSP brings back ‘club stud’

April 3, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

GSP will be reinstating its Club Stud position this semester to go along with its other current elected positions. "Club Stud is probably the most prestigious thing you could achieve in a social club, definitely more prestigious than being a social club president," said Blaine Smith, senior biology major from Keller and former GSP ... [Read More…]

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Social work students marching for Heroes

March 8, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

Students taking Intro to Social Work with Dr. Stephen Baldridge, director of the bachelors of social work program, are working to raise money during the month of March for the Heroes for the American Red Cross program. The goal of the Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign is to raise money and awareness for disaster relief locally by asking ... [Read More…]

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WACU to distribute 15 scholarships

March 1, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

Women for ACU will award 15 scholarships from their endowment to sophomore and junior men and women for the 2013-2014 academic year. The scholarships being provided by WACU will be worth up to $2,000 per fall and spring semester, and may be renewed for the following school year if recipients remain in good academic standing and continue to meet ... [Read More…]

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Three seniors going for sixth and seventh Sing Song wins

February 15, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

Depending on the results of this year's performances, these three seniors could become some of ACU's most winning students ever. This year Lucas Alderete, senior family studies major from Taylor, Bobby Kyle Holden, business marketing major from Frisco, and Matt Sanderson, marketing and finance major from Lubbock, have the chance to be a part of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GSP, Sing Song

Summit to return to New Testament with Luke

February 15, 2013 by Brock Niederhofer

A theme has been chosen for the 2013 Summit lectureship. "Margins: Following Jesus at the Edge in Luke's Gospel" will focus on marginalized people that Jesus ministered to in the book of Luke. Summit will start Sept. 15 and will last until Sept. 18. "We're picking out people at the fringe that are in this gospel and really bringing them center ... [Read More…]

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