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Kojie Park prepares to open homecoming weekend

October 31, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

Campus will soon have one more thing to respect – a revised and expanded Kojie Park. Ko Jo Kai plans to hold the official dedication ceremony during Homecoming breakfast once construction is complete on Nov. 1. The park will offer members and alumni a dedicated gathering spot for events, club traditions and social time. The new addition ... [Read More…]

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‘Shrek: The Musical’ stomps into Homecoming, bringing big laughs, bigger heart

October 29, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The Department of Theatre will perform its Homecoming show, Shrek: The Musical, in the Boone Family Theatre, running from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. The story follows Shrek, an ogre whose quiet life is disrupted when a group of fairy-tale creatures shows up in his swamp. To get his home back, he goes on a mission to rescue Princess Fiona, who has her ... [Read More…]

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ASO, OIEB present first-ever Street Festival to celebrate Asian culture

October 17, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The first-ever “Street Festival” will take place on Oct. 18 from 5-8 pm in the campus mall. The event is presented by the Asian Student Organization (ASO) and the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging. The festival will feature food from several Asian cultures, and the Lion Dance team will perform. The first 100 students to arrive ... [Read More…]

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Navigating a system not built for me

October 3, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

Many people get excited about being the first in their family to do something. For me, being a first-generation Latino college student is something I really take to heart. I grew up with an absent father due to his deportation when I was just five years old, which meant my mom and grandma raised me and my siblings. Being on a fixed income was also ... [Read More…]

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Hispanos Unidos adopts new name: Hispanic Student Association

September 30, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The student organization formerly known as Hispanos Unidos will now be called the Hispanic Student Association (HSA), a change aimed at clarity and inclusivity. Founded in 1991, Hispanos Unidos was created by students who wanted to provide representation and community for Hispanic students on campus. Over the years, the group has played a key ... [Read More…]

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Permit in hand, but no place to park

September 23, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

Every semester at ACU, students expect to start their day in the classroom. For commuters, that is not always the case. Most mornings start with circling parking lots, hoping something opens up before class begins. Even with a permit, it does not feel like there are enough spaces where they are actually needed. On paper, ACU’s numbers look fine. ... [Read More…]

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Abiding in Christ Dinner speaker to encourage faculty collaboration

September 9, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The Lytle Center’s annual Abiding in Christ Dinner will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 16 in the Hunter Welcome Center. The Lytle Center was established in 2015 through a generous donor gift to support character and leadership development across the community. As part of the College of Business Administration, the Center focuses on helping ... [Read More…]

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Meet the freshman class of 2029

August 26, 2025 by Callie Leverett and Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

Last week, the university welcomed its largest freshman class in nearly a decade. Here are the stories for some of the new faces seen on campus. Kylie Wilkins Elementary Education Temecula, California “I’ve been playing soccer for 13 years,” said Kylie Wilkins. She began the sport at just 5 years old and went on to become a ... [Read More…]

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Students prepare for challenge of law school

April 10, 2025 by Fermin Moreno

The ACU Pre-law program has helped prepare students for a career in law with opportunities like internships, LSAT preparation and  All Rise, a community group for first-generation and Pell-eligible students. When asked about the key steps students should take during their time at ACU to prepare for law school, pre-law advisor Chris Riley ... [Read More…]

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BSU embraces Black culture through annual AFRAM festival

March 4, 2025 by Fermin Moreno

The Black Student Union held its biggest event of the year on Friday, the annual AFRAM Festival. The night brought students and community members together for a celebration with live performances, food, music and activities that highlighted African and African American heritage. This year's theme focused on celebrating African American culture. ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING NEWS: The winners of the 2025 Homecoming Parade are: Sanctify in the student organization division, Ko Jo Kai in the sorority division and Gamma Sigma Phi in the fraternity division.

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BREAKING NEWS: Makeda Marquardt, president of Ko Jo Kai, is the 2025 Homecoming queen.

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