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Anabel Reid run for water

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By Nikki Wilson ACU alumn Alex Wann, and students from the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science are coming together to honor the life of ACU bus accident victim, Anabel Reid. Anabel had a deep love for the Lord, and a fiery passion for making an impact in the lives of those who are in need of clean drinking water and thirst for ... [Read More…]

Three charities benefit from Sing Song

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By Nikki Wilson While the crowd will be cheering for the clubs and classes that win Saturday night, three charities will cheer for the money they receive. For the third year, ACU's social clubs have participated in a program called The Giveback. Each club and class picks a charity to receive $1,000 dollars should they win. "We are excited to be ... [Read More…]

Shades, Sanctify, Omega and Swing Cats to perform in Sing Song

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By Nikki Wilson Sanctify and Shades, two campus dance teams, are performing in several dance routines between upstage acts at Sing Song 2012. They are among the many groups participating in the show. The groups practice schedules were somewhat intensified due to the number of routines they are performing. Jacob Kilpatrick, sophomore youth and ... [Read More…]

Police department prepares for Sing Song crowd

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By Jimmy Isbell Campus will be swamped with more than 3,000 extra vehicles during Sing Song weekend. Two shows and the President's Circle Dinner on Saturday make for a busy day at for the ACU Police Department. ACU Chief of Police, Jimmy Ellison deals obstacles that arise throughout the weekend. Ellison said preparation is the best way to avoid ... [Read More…]

Prospective students to visit during Sing Song

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By Jimmy Isbell More than 150 prospective students will visit campus during this whirlwind weekend. With Sing Song and the President's Circle Dinner taking place this weekend, there will be plenty of activity on campus to keep visitors entertained. "Some are coming because this is the day that worked for them, and they aren't necessarily aware ... [Read More…]

The ‘Piano Man’ returns to Abilene, Bean

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ACU's "Piano Man" is back at the keyboard in The Bean after a four-year hiatus. Mike Schuler played began playing in the Bean in 1994 and returned this year after a four year hiatus. "I love the way I can make people happy through music," Schuler said. Schuler came to Abilene from New York City to attend Hardin-Simmons University, where he ... [Read More…]

Festival extends deadline

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By Jimmy Isbell The deadline to apply for a spot at the Undergraduate Research Festival was extended to Tuesday. The fourth annual event will take place Apr. 2 on ACU's campus. Undergraduates from many fields will participate in research based on their interests. Prizes will be awarded to the top presenters. There are two winners in two ... [Read More…]

FilmFest registration opens

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By Victoria Rodriguez Registration for FilmFest 2012 opened Wednesday. Though the six week period in which students may work on their entries began Wednesday, registration is open until Feb. 22. This will be the eighth annual FilmFest and judging by attendance at the the first meeting, Tom Craig, director of student productions, is expecting it ... [Read More…]

Meeting details fall pledging process

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By Nikki Wilson Social clubs have been a part of ACU's campus since 1919. Freshmen had their first chance to get involved Monday at an interest meeting. Mark Jackson, director of student organizations and programs, said he was encouraged by the number of students who attended the first meeting. "It's the heart of what we are about," Jackson ... [Read More…]

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