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Construction progresses across campus

August 24, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

The demolition of Chambers Hall has been postponed until after winter break, at the least, prolonging the original discussions to tear the building down over summer. Instead, Kevin Roberts, vice president of planning and operations, said long-term options for placing the Language and Literature and Psychology departments were evaluated, leading to ... [Read More…]

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Bennett renovation behind schedule

August 24, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Campus became every constructor's dream over summer as demolition started and the Vision In Action campaign gained speed. Construction began on Bennett Gymnasium shortly before the spring 2014 semester ended, and continued through summer. Plans for Chamber Hall's demolition were enacted and other buildings on campus received renovations ... [Read More…]

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Staff, student group mulls more concerts on campus

August 22, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Student responses to a summer survey measuring music tastes, price ranges and more may lead to more entertainment choices. A group of students, staff and administrators began meeting in June to brainstorm ways to make students' experiences on campus more entertaining and have been conducting weekly meetings since. Students' Association President ... [Read More…]

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Eleven members elected to Faculty Senate

May 6, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Faculty spent the last couple of weeks electing members to the Faculty Senate for next year. As a result, 11 new Senate members have been elected. Dr. Neal Coates, chair of the Department of Political Science, served as the Senate's chair this past year. "We had our regular senate election about a week ago, and as a result of that, there were ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Faculty

Preserving the past: Chambers and Bennett’s legacies are remembered

April 30, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

"I met my wife here," said Dr. Charlie Marler. "We were both in the same class. We did date a little bit in the library when we had to, when we had assignments that made it necessary." Marler, now professor emeritus and senior faculty of journalism and mass communication, spent countless hours dining in the Bean, going on dates with his wife ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chambers Hall, In-depth, Vision in Action

Training for the adulthood marathon

April 22, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Running is a lot like growing up. It took me years to want it and to realize it was what I needed. You see, running starts off as an ideal, like being a grown-up. It's good for you, you know. It helps you breathe. It helps you live. Growing up isn't easy. Before you do, it's like lounging on the couch, begging the nagging feeling to go ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Column

ACUPD closes ticket investigation

April 15, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

None of the students who received false tickets with degrading language on it will be filing charges against the HSU students responsible for the incident. Instead, students are continuing to advocate for better representation of minorities on campus. Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison said ACUPD's further investigation on the case has been ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACU Police, Campus Crime

Grueling glory days of college

March 28, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Without a doubt, you've heard your parents gripe before, "Back when I was a kid...," and thought the same thing as me: Stop. Those days have long since passed and the world has changed. Yes, gas prices have more than doubled. A hamburger isn't as thick as it used to be. No, movies aren't just a dollar with a fifty-cent soda. And, believe it ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Column

Red Thread schedules events for semester

March 25, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

The Red Thread organization will host two events later this semester to promote social awareness of world injustice. Maggie Amerine, a high school senior from Abilene, collaborated with Abbey Moses, sophomore political science major from Abilene and president of Red Thread and others to host the 5K run after spending the summer volunteering with ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Eternal Threads, Red Thread Movement

Alumnus returns to discuss major’s future

March 6, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Jeffrey Wendling ('71) visited campus on Thursday to advocate the expansion of ACU's criminal justice major. Wendling was the first person to graduate ACU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. The programs has existed for more than 30 years, drawing in students and educating them to go on to various careers, in federal, state ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Alumni

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