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Comet ISON could be visible at year’s end

March 21, 2013 by Denzil Lim

Out near the orbit of Jupiter, a small light appears like any other star. However, when viewed with a large telescope, astronomers discovered Comet ISON is on its way. According to NASA, Comet ISON is not an ordinary comet. It is predicted the comet will be visible even in daylight. NASA said ISON is a sungrazer, as it will orbit close to the ... [Read More…]

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BSB hosts NERF war

March 8, 2013 by Denzil Lim

The Biblical Studies Building was booked for a FilmFest production team Saturday from 1-10 p.m. The team used the site for a NERF gun war story. Caleb Williamson, sophomore digital entertainment technology major from Thousand Oaks, Cali., is directing the mocumentary. "What we're doing here is to shoot a film for FilmFest. Our film is called ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FilmFest

OME and BSA present “Ruth”

March 6, 2013 by Denzil Lim

The Office of Multicultural Enrichment and Black Students Association presented a play titled Ruth in the Cullen Auditorium. The production was scripted and directed by Vincent Green. Video/editing by: Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, BSA, OME

Students fire Nerfguns as they shoot for FilmFest

March 6, 2013 by Denzil Lim

Last Saturday, the Bible Studies Building was booked for a Film Fest production team. The team planned to use the site to film a Nerfgun battle. Video/editing by: Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, FilmFest

Clinic director studying addictions to smoking

February 27, 2013 by Denzil Lim

In the final stages of her doctoral study, an ACU instructor is researching the perspectives and consumption stages of smoking addictions. Cherisse Flanagan, director of the ACU Psychology Clinic and instructor of psychology, specialized in the health aspects of psychology. Flanagan chose a health related issue in the area of smoking for her ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Smoking

Community two-steps in memory of Lindsey Smith

February 26, 2013 by Denzil Lim

Last Saturday night, the Red Boot Roundup event was held at Bennett Gym with performances by Muddy Creek Waters, Seekers of the Word and Sanctify. The benefit dance is to celebrate the memory of Lindsey Smith's life. Donations were collected to help fund the Lindsey Smith Scholarship. Video/editing by: Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Highway 36 Accident

Club and class acts prepare for Sing Song 2013

February 15, 2013 by Denzil Lim

After weeks of intensive practice, the Sing Song clubs and classes are ready to present their acts. Video/editing by: Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Sing Song

Pipe bursts in Edwards Hall

February 15, 2013 by Denzil Lim

A busted pipe in Edwards Hall led to an unexpected Monday night, when the men of Edwards had to struggle against waves and gushes of water throughout the south wing. On February 4, around 10 p.m. a simple air-conditioner leak turned into a major flood. When several students found a considerable sized puddle in the second floor of the south wing, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Edwards Hall, Flooding

Students trade in classroom desks for saddles

February 11, 2013 by Denzil Lim

Students find a retreat from the hassles of school life with the Horses & Horsemanship class hosted by the Rhoden farm. Video/editing by: Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Agricultural Department, Archive

Equestrians 101: Ag students trade classroom, desks for farm, saddles

February 8, 2013 by Denzil Lim

From the four walls of a classroom to the open farmland, ACU students learn about and ride horses weekly. Jason Davis, ACU Rhoden Farm manager, and his wife, Erin Davis, both ACU graduates and from Abilene, instructs students on the ways of riding, breeding and management principles of horses. The Horses and Horsemanship course provides students ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Agricultural Department

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NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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