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Video: Students and faculty react to fatal accident

November 9, 2011 by Farron Salley

The fatal bus accident Friday deeply impacted the ACU community. Students and faculty speak out about how they learned of the crash, how the campus handles grief and how the incident helped them to bond as a family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-OA6VVP0KE Reporting and editing by Farron Salley. ... [Read More…]

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Students and faculty react to fatal accident

November 8, 2011 by Farron Salley

The fatal bus accident Friday deeply impacted the ACU community. Students and faculty speak out about how they learned of the crash, how the campus handles grief and how the incident helped them to bond as a family. Reporting and editing by Farron Salley. ... [Read More…]

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Video: ACU bus wrecks while traveling to service project

November 5, 2011 by Farron Salley

An ACU bus carrying twelve students, 3 faculty and a spouse was in an accident traveling to Medina Children's Home for an annual service project. Many were treated for injuries at varying hospitals and one student, sophomore Anabel Reid was killed in the crash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spzthVPOs6U Reporting/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Bus Accident

ACU bus wrecks while traveling to service project

November 5, 2011 by Farron Salley

An ACU bus carrying twelve students, 3 faculty and a spouse was in an accident traveling to Medina Children's Home for an annual service project. Many were treated for injuries at varying hospitals and one student, sophomore Anabel Reid was killed in the crash. Reporting/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Bus Accident

SA to build community to close semester

November 3, 2011 by Farron Salley

The Students' Association Congress unveiled plans for final arrangements for Christmas lights on campus, a "Christmas Slam" event and a new award at Wednesday's meeting. "We're bringing the ACU community together," said executive vice-president Julianne Hart, senior political science major from Austin. The resolution to fund up to $3,000 for ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Newscast November 3, 2011

November 3, 2011 by Farron Salley

This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at the Shinnery Review workshop, the Frater Sodalis Haunted House and Sadie Hawkins week. Hosted by Farron Salley and David Singer ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Frater Sodalis, Haunted House, Sadies Week, Shinnery Review

Mayberry meets the 21st century

October 28, 2011 by Farron Salley

A month ago I had an unpleasant run-in with a CityLink bus. Thanks to a misunderstanding concerning the ticket, I showed up in court a day away from being a wanted criminal. Going to court seemed like a fun activity for someone minoring in political science and finds the judicial process appealing on a general level; so naturally I invited a ... [Read More…]

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SA members fail to fulfill first round duties

October 28, 2011 by Farron Salley

The Students' Association spent time bonding on Wednesday while over three-fourths of the congressional body hasn't met the required office hours and two members have already resigned. The Williams Performing Arts Center no longer has a representative in congress and students living off campus are down one representative. SA executive president ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

JMC Network Newscast October 26, 2011

October 26, 2011 by Farron Salley

This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at this week's Chapel forums, Grad School Awareness week and backstage footage of the Homecoming musical, The King and I. Hosted by Farron Salley and David Singer ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Chapel, Homecoming

North convicted of murder in road rage incident

October 25, 2011 by Farron Salley

Christopher North was convicted of murder Tuesday for the shooting death of Austin David, which took place in February this year after a collision and confrontation on the corner of Sayles Boulevard and S 14th Street. Closing arguments Tuesday morning wrapped up the ten-day trial. A jury made of ten men and two women spent about only two hours ... [Read More…]

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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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