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Construction begins on Pura Vida salon

April 25, 2012 by Farron Salley

Moving forward with a planned salon on Campus Court, the university has begun construction, is negotiating with area stylists and has picked a name - Pura Vida. The opening date for the new salon has been pushed back until mid-July while crews work to convert the former home of Abilene Educational Supply to a hair and nail salon. Several local ... [Read More…]

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Cross-cultural settings enhance understanding

February 24, 2012 by Farron Salley

Why is it "bad" to be a minority? I suppose that in today's politically correct conversations no one will exactly say that is bad to be a minority - but those who are categorized as minorities talk about overcoming it and those who are not minorities argue that they don't discriminate against them. All of these attitudes have lead to the negative ... [Read More…]

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Video: Sing Song 2012 Winners

February 19, 2012 by Farron Salley

Overall winners for the 2012 Sing Song were announced following the final show Saturday night. JMC Network reporter Farron Salley and members of the video team were there to find out who took home the trophies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfmDEZSjIs Reporting/ editing by: Farron Salley Video by: Lucius Patenaude and Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2012 Winners

February 19, 2012 by Farron Salley Leave a Comment

Overall winners for the 2012 Sing Song were announced following the final show Saturday night. JMC Network reporter Farron Salley and members of the video team were there to find out who took home the trophies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfmDEZSjIs Reporting/ editing by: Farron Salley Video by: Lucius Patenaude and Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Sing Song

Sing Song madness makes memories

February 17, 2012 by Farron Salley

The first thing that comes to the mind when people involved in Sing Song think about the event is stress. More than 1,600 students across campus walk around like zombies for the week leading up to the big performances. They call in sick to work, hastily study for inconveniently scheduled exams, and clear the slate regarding anything else. When it ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: Sing Song

Salon to fill vacant Campus Court location

February 15, 2012 by Farron Salley

The university has laid the groundwork to open a salon and spa near campus to increase revenue. "This will be a full-service salon," said Anthony Williams, chief auxiliary services officer. "It will be one of the largest, if not the largest in our community." The new salon is slated to open around the end of April and will fill the space left ... [Read More…]

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Video: Baron Batch Speaks to FCA Members

February 13, 2012 by Farron Salley

NFL Running Back Baron Batch speaks to FCA members at ACU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1NzGl20eHo Video/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: FCA, NFL

Baron Batch Speaks to FCA Members

February 13, 2012 by Farron Salley

NFL Running Back Baron Batch speaks to FCA members at ACU. Video/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, FCA, NFL

Minority students discuss financial burdens

February 10, 2012 by Farron Salley

During his freshmen year, California native Kenyon Jackson went to class everyday and completed assignments that he never knew if he would have the opportunity to turn in for a grade. Despite Jackson's involvement in a local church home, service and leadership organizations on campus and an apparent financial need, he was unable to officially ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Financial Aid

Farron’s breakfast date with the Wizard of Oz

February 10, 2012 by Farron Salley

You may remember my trek to Abilene's Municipal court in October. If so, ignore the current feeling of deja vu. I'm going back again and this time I meet the judge. I hope her name is Judy. Here's what happened. Last semester, I was in an automobile accident with a CityLink bus. After some confusion with the ticket and a conversation with a ... [Read More…]

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