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SA Congress votes to close meeting to non-members

February 13, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress voted to close its weekly meeting to students and student media Wednesday based on a concern that private conversations were being recorded. Sophomore Sen. Tony Godfrey, sophomore political science and English major from Burleson, motioned to close the meeting after he ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

NAACP reminds nation of equality’s importance

February 11, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief When it comes to political groups, one easily can get lost in the flood of acronyms. There is the Amendment-defending ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union.Save yourself the embarrassment of confusing the ACLU with the Ronald Reagan-loving ACU, the American Conservative Union. Then there is the army of ... [Read More…]

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Power dispute shakes Malagasy students’ home island

February 6, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Hasina Raharinomenjanahary's first heard about conflict in her hometown of Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Jan. 26, and immediately did two things: called her family members to make sure they were safe and searched the World Wide Web for the latest update on the state of things back home. More than 100 people ... [Read More…]

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Committee narrowing search for new Provost

January 30, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief After examining several applications from across the nation, the Provost Search Committee is one step closer to finding ACU's new chief academic officer. The committee, which is comprised of a team of nine ACU faculty or staff chosen by the Faculty Senate, selected at least 10 submitted applications to ... [Read More…]

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New era requires conservatives lose gracefully

January 28, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief These are hard times for the people who flourished in years past. No, I am not referring to the hoards of unemployed Wall Street bankers who traded their high-paying gigs for a daily search of the wanted ads in the New York Times. I am not alluding to the 70,000 people across the world who lost their jobs ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Politics

Watching History Unfold: Group treks across South, experience history in D.C.

January 23, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Standing among a sea of strangers and without a clear view of the stage, Erin Jordan left her cramped spot in the Washington, D.C., mall area and climbed on a concrete street barrier. After riding in a van for more than 29 hours, spending Monday morning moving slowly through a multitude of bodies and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Politics

New year brings new staff changes

January 16, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Various administrative departments throughout ACU hired new staff and saw old staff members take new positions, update their titles to better fit their duties or re-jiggered their responsibilities during this school year. "We think all of these transitions, even though they are always difficult, overall in ... [Read More…]

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SA Congress supports disc golf course

November 21, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress threw its support and wallet behind an effort to build a disc golf course on ACU's campus Wednesday, voting unanimously to sponsor a hole and help build an information kiosk at the future course. Deonna Shake, instructor of exercise science and health, is gathering ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Thanksgiving traditions should accompany service

November 21, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Forget Christmas, my birthday, Halloween, the Fourth of July or any other holiday. When it comes to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is king of the calendar. The day is synonymous with pie, football, oversized parade balloons, family and can-shaped cranberry sauce, has held my top spot and has been that way ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Thanksgiving

SA tables debate for election rules bill

November 14, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Students can make use of the extra study time when the Brown Library extends its hours of operation beginning Nov. 30 until Dec. 12. The library will open at its usual times: 1:30 p.m. on Sundays, 9 a.m. on Saturdays and 7 a.m., Monday until Friday, but will extend its closing time to 3 a.m. every ... [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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