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Truck catches fire on campus

March 20, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Physical Resources' maintenance pickup truck caught fire and was destroyed near Crutcher Scott Field on Thursday. The fire began when the utility trailer that was connected to a high-pressure washer malfunctioned and caught fire around 1:45 p.m., according to the Abilene Police Department. ACU grounds' crew ... [Read More…]

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Actions shroud SA Congress in secrecy

March 18, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Read Comments Don't believe the old saying - silence is seldom golden. But based upon the secrecy and closed lips of the majority of the Students' Association Congress members during and after the impeachment of former SA President Daniel Paul Watkins, our campus leaders must be drinking the cliché ... [Read More…]

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Cabinet members say SA moving past impeachment

March 18, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief New Students' Association President Sarah Pulis said the SA Congress is focused on looking forward and moving past the impeachment of her predecessor Daniel Paul Watkins, which rose after long-lasting issues among the Cabinet members. In her first interview since she became SA President, Pulis, senior ... [Read More…]

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Committee narrows search for Provost

March 6, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The list of people who may become ACU's next Chief Academic Officer is down to two: Dr. Jeanine Varner and Dr. Rob Stewart. The Provost Search Committee narrowed the search from five applicants to two after several weeks of interviews and deliberations, and each candidate will visit with the committee, ... [Read More…]

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Malagasy President resigns after military coup: President with ACU ties relinquishes power

March 6, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Marc Ravalomanana, president of Madagascar, resigned Tuesday a day after soldiers overtook a presidential palace and the central bank in Antananarivo, Madagascar, after on opposition leader commanded the army to arrest the island country's president. Ravalomanana, who visited ACU's campus twice and spoke at ... [Read More…]

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Watkins: Ouster disregards rules of constitution

March 6, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Former Students' Association Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins declared he was a victim of character assassination and his impeachment was unconstitutional, illegitimate and illegal. "It felt like a kangaroo court and a Mickey Mouse trial," Watkins said. Watkins was stripped of his title and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Grass fire burns more than 700 acres: Family fights to save land from blaze

February 22, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief While a cloud of smoke filled the sky and two helitankers dropped water on flames less than 30 feet away, Peter Fischer, his wife Beverly and a group of more than 20 of the Fischer's employees, friends, family and neighbors pulled out all the stops to prevent the blaze from reaching their house and igniting ... [Read More…]

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Better ‘Believe’ Sing Song ’09 Has Arrived

February 20, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Skunks? Mice? Judges? Oh my. Sing Song must be upon ACU. After months of preparation and practice for the myriad of performances that make up the 53rd annual Sing Song 2009, Believe, the students who are part of this year's show will put on one performance Friday and two more Saturday. Tom Craig, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Sing Song

Editor’s Picks: A prediction of the outcome of Sing Song 2009

February 20, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Men's Division: GSP should win, but underdog Frats loom 1. Gamma Sigma Phi After a runaway Galaxy train ran over the magic men of Gamma Sigma Phi's hopes to extend their Sing Song winning streak to seven in 2008, GSP's Peter Pan themed '09 show, "Second Star To The Right and Straight On To Moody" may be ... [Read More…]

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Multitude of records ripped from season

February 18, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief With the stroke of a few computer keys, one of the most successful seasons in the history of the ACU football team and the host of records several Wildcats broke during it may be deleted forever. The NCAA announced Thursday that two prospective student-athletes were provided academic assistance by members of ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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An altercation occurred between Associate Head Coach Yannick Denson and UVU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Morzelewski ahead of the 1 p.m. tip. The playing surface was mopped less than an hour before tip, while the Wolverines were completing their pregame warmups.

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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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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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