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Faculty to vote to alter CORE curriculum

September 25, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

Several years after its creation, CORE 210's place in the university's general education requirements is under evaluation. A proposal to remove CORE 210 from the list of required courses passed the University Undergraduate Academic Council and University General Education Council panels in the past two weeks. The full faculty is set to vote on ... [Read More…]

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Bro asks to join women’s social club

September 18, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

Zeta Rho could be gaining a few bros this semester. After almost 60 years, the women's social club is revamping its policy of accepting honorary male members. As of Thursday, the club is looking forward to inducting three men. It all started when Barrett Corey, junior management major from San Antonio, emailed the club asking if there was any ... [Read More…]

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Clowder sees decrease since initiative start

September 11, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

Now in its third year, the university's Feral Cat Initiative has trapped, neutered and released 100 cats. Started in spring 2013, the initiative is part of the Department of Facilities and Campus Management's goal to create a more sustainable cat population on campus. At present, 63 known cats live on campus, with five new litters born during the ... [Read More…]

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APD arrests former student in homicide investigation

September 4, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

One of two people arrested and charged with murder of an Abilene police officer was enrolled as an ACU student a decade ago. The Abilene Police Department arrested Phillip Jay Walter Jr., 29, and Violetta Walter, 30, three days after Abilene Police Department Officer Don Allen was found dead in his Clyde home. The officer's funeral took place ... [Read More…]

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Opinion page aims to stir conversation

August 28, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

The function of the Opinion page is to get students, faculty, staff and all other readers to talk about things happening on and off campus. By detailing our opinions through columns, editorials and cartoons, we hope to stir up conversation about things ranging from the lack of Blue Bell to recent shootings. Just as we are encouraged to think ... [Read More…]

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Study Abroad moves to homestay program

August 28, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

After 15 years of students filling the halls every fall, spring and summer, the Study Abroad office is closing its doors to Casa ACU in Uruguay. Instead of placing the Latin American program's students in the dorm-like housing at 2073 Colonia, Montevideo, the office will launch a homestay program. For the program, students will live with host ... [Read More…]

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It’s OK to have violence in media

August 28, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

Police brutality, harassment, shootings, you name it. If you ask anyone why they don't read the news, one of the most common responses is that it's just too violent. Regardless, the news will never and should never back away from these stories. And neither should you. Apart from what some Twitter feeds might have said, this summer consisted ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

ISA rebrands to welcome all students

August 24, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

The International Student's Association celebrated more than 30 incoming students with its Welcome Bash Thursday evening. As part of its mission to make ACU feel more like home to students from outside the U.S., ISA members shared food, ice cream and tips on adjusting to campus life with the students. Gaby Lane, international student service ... [Read More…]

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Brantly to speak at Opening Assembly

August 24, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

Kent Brantly is back on campus. Brantly was scheduled to talk as the guest speaker in Chapel Monday. During the Opening Assembly, the university planned to give him an honorary doctorate. He is then set to sign copies of his book, Called for Life, to end a packed day of events. Brantly ('03) gained international attention when he tested ... [Read More…]

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Faculty elects new members to Senate

May 9, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

Faculty Senate finished counting ballots Friday, filling its nine open positions for next year. Eight new officers and one chair-elect were voted into the Senate, completing the total 22 positions. Dr. Neal Coates, chair of the Department of Political Science, served as the past chair and ran the elections for the Senate this year. He will ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING NEWS: Josh Hamm is the new student body president and was elected with 90.1% of the votes. Luke Talley is the new student body vice president and was elected with 70.2% of the votes.

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BREAKING NEWS: Voting is open for the 103rd student body president and vice president. The voting will close on Friday at 3 p.m.

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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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