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Survivors of bus accident reflect five years later

November 10, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

The Bald Cyprus tree outside the admin building was adorned with flowers on Friday in memory of the ACU student who died five years ago in a tragic bus accident while on a school field trip. Anabel Reid, who was a sophomore environmental science major at the time of the accident, died on Nov. 4, 2011, when she and 15 other members from the ... [Read More…]

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Maker Lab and SITC design virtual reality goggles

November 2, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

The future of virtual reality on the ACU campus can be seen through the lenses of 200 cardboard goggles that were handed out at the SITC chapel on Tuesday. The School of Information Technology and Computing and the Maker Lab collaborated in using the concept of the Google Cardboard virtual reality project in order to design a cost-effective, ... [Read More…]

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Fall break no different for international students

October 25, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

With fall break approaching, students are planning to drive to other cities in Texas, stay here in Abilene, or are still undecided. The international students are no exception to these plans. Leo Lai, a junior criminal justice major from Shanghai, said he is “maybe going to Dallas with five friends.” Lai is also the vice president and treasurer ... [Read More…]

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IRS scam crimes go unreported

October 20, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

It started one typical Friday afternoon for graduate student Heather Helm, as she finished working on case notes in her office. At around 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, Helm received a phone call from an Abilene phone number, and a man with a heavy foreign accent on the other line claimed to be an IRS/FBI agent, Helm said. The man demanded Helm pay an ... [Read More…]

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IJM and Red Thread host henna tattoo fundraiser

October 14, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

The International Justice Mission and the Red Thread Movement partnered to fundraise on campus by giving students henna tattoos Friday in the Campus center. The tattoos cost $5 and the groups raised a total of $300—some of which was made from donations and red-bracelet sales. IJM and RTM will split the proceeds among their organizations. The ... [Read More…]

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Key City Block Party features Austin-based band Holiday Mountain

October 13, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

Key City Connection will energize the downtown scene at their second annual Key City Block Party this Saturday. Live music, food and beverage vendors, dancing, balloons and piñatas are just a few of the activities at the Key City Block Party from 3-11 p.m. Saturday on North 2nd Street from Walnut to Pine Street. Admission costs $10 for the ... [Read More…]

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Women for ACU donates benches through bake sales

October 7, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

Women for Abilene Christian University donated six new benches on campus for their annual spring project funded primarily by baked goods sales. Every year, Women for Abilene Christian University (WACU) fundraises close to $15,000 to spend on a new spring project that fills the needs for different departments on campus. Hazel Fillmon, WACU vice ... [Read More…]

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SOAR expects increased recommendations

September 30, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

SOAR expects to see an increase from last year's number of cases in recommendations for students. The coordinators view this as an opportunity to equip more students with every resource necessary to succeed in college. The Student Opportunities, Advocacy and Resources (SOAR) program exists to provide students with central access to resources ... [Read More…]

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Clinic boosts staff to manage patient load

September 22, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

The Medical and Counseling Care Center plans to hire additional staff as they struggle to accommodate the needs of students and faculty. Cindy Gravitt, office manager of the MACCC, said the staff has had about 40-45 patients a day, but can only handle about half that number. The clinic has had to turn students away or refer them to other medical ... [Read More…]

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Chinese New Moon festival features Kung Fu and moon cakes

September 16, 2016 by Chelsea Twohy

A festival celebrating the moon, community and traditions of China took place Monday in the Hunter Welcome Center. In order to maintain the traditional atmosphere of the festivities, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) officers were clothed in authentic Chinese garments. Attendees received moon cakes, which are the traditional ... [Read More…]

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