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The Faithless Few: Slice of student body pledges no allegiance to Christian beliefs

April 29, 2009 by Camille Vandendriessche

Read Comments When he is home, Thomas Robinson lives with his parents at the top of a church. He attends every Sunday service and knows most of the faces at Manhattan Church of Christ, where his father is a senior minister. However, Robinson does not believe in God. Robinson, senior English major from New York City, said he used to be Christian ... [Read More…]

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The Scent of Security

March 25, 2009 by Camille Vandendriessche

By Camille Vandendriessche, Assistant Copy Editor Visitors do not need a GPS system to find the only cookie factory in Abilene. When approaching Fehr Foods' parking lot, the one-story, brick-built building exhales such a strong aroma of bakery that it can be smelled inside the car. "Did you smell the cookies from outside?" asked Susanna Lubanga ... [Read More…]

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World record bondsman: Former Olympic pole vaulter becomes bail bond expert

February 20, 2009 by Camille Vandendriessche

By Camille Vandendriessche, Assistant Copy Editor On an ordinary October afternoon, Billy Olson received a call at his house. On the phone, one of his co-workers at Billy Olson Bail Bond told him he just saw the man they had been looking for, a customer who had not showed up in court. Olson jumped in his car, drove to the convenience store where ... [Read More…]

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Golf team aims to get to national tournament

February 6, 2009 by Camille Vandendriessche

By Camille Vandendriessche, Assistant Copy Editor After failing to qualify for the NCAA Division II National Championship by one spot last spring, the golf team has a clear goal this year: earning its ticket for the national tournament. Getting to nationals is the goal for the whole year, said Mike Campbell, who enters his fifth year as head ... [Read More…]

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New program to help children with diabetes

January 16, 2009 by Camille Vandendriessche

By Camille Vandendriessche, Assistant Copy Editor The School of Social Work launched a program this semester to support children and families of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The first meeting was Monday night at Hillcrest Church of Christ under the supervision of Dr. Darrell Jordan, associate professor of social work, and Stephanie ... [Read More…]

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REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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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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