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Theatre preps for 24-hour musical

November 17, 2017 by Erica Robbins

The theatre student organization, Alpha Psi Omega, finished auditions for the 24 Hour Musical. The 24 Hour Musical is an annual event which allows theatre and non-theatre majors to put on a production in only 24 hours. The name of the musical will not be released until the day before the performance in order to maintain the spontaneity of the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat Software Searches for New CEO

November 3, 2017 by Erica Robbins

A student-run company under Wildcat Ventures searches for new CEO as current CEO stepped down. Wildcat Software is a student-run contract software development company under Wildcat Ventures. Wildcat Software started in 2014 by Dr. Brad Crisp, director of the School of Information Technology and Computing and associate dean of Graduate ... [Read More…]

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To some, pledging is a family tradition

October 20, 2017 by Erica Robbins

Pledging traditions can look familiar to some students who had family members pledge the club before them. Macy Goodenough, sophomore English major from Abilene, is pledging GATA this semester. Her sister, Bailey Goodenough, senior social studies elementary school major from Abilene, is a member of GATA and acted as the public relations director ... [Read More…]

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Student sells bags made by Zambian women

October 13, 2017 by Erica Robbins

Operated solely by 16 Zambian sewers, a Zambian self-help ministry sold Zambian clothing and products in the Campus Center to make money for the women of Zambia. This ministry is called Bana Bags. The word “bana” comes from the tribal language Chitonga, meaning many children. Founded in 2008, Bana Bags was created by two women involved with ... [Read More…]

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Midnight Worship switches locations

September 29, 2017 by Erica Robbins

Midnight Worship has changed locations from North Beltway Church to The Well Church.  Although the weekly event switched buildings, it is still at midnight every Friday and is available for Spiritual Formation Event credits. Former Midnight Worship member Chistow Langston, who is now The Well’s worship minister, offered for Midnight Worship ... [Read More…]

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Sigma Tau Delta to host all-student poetry contest

September 22, 2017 by Erica Robbins

Sigma Tau Delta is planning a poetry contest for any ACU students willing to submit their works until Oct. 2. Dr. Suanna Davis, assistant professor in the language and literature department, said that any student can enter the poetry contest. All entries are submitted online, and participants’ work will be displayed at the awards ceremony in ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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