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Excess SA funds reallocated

October 14, 2011 by Farron Salley

The Students' Congress shuffled money after funds were left stagnant in the budget designated for conference requests. Despite an extended application deadline for student groups to request money from SA to attend out-of-town conferences, $1,200 remained in the budget. The only group that took advantage of the extension was the ACU Locavore Club, ... [Read More…]

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SA, Optimist alumni recall tension

October 11, 2011 by Farron Salley

Early in spring 2004, the Students' Association Congress was poised for the most anticipated time of the year - the budget meeting. The $115,500 proposal awaiting student leader approval was the highest the school had ever seen at the time and still outweighs semester budgets proposed today. But the meeting wasn't just climatic for the senators ... [Read More…]

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Video: Women test out makeup at Makeover Mondays

October 11, 2011 by Farron Salley

Students have the opportunity to test out a variety of Bare Minerals products and have their makeup done at Makeover Mondays, every Monday from 2-4 p.m. in the Campus Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2IycDGdyE0 Video/editing by: Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Women test out makeup at Makeover Mondays

October 11, 2011 by Farron Salley

Students have the opportunity to test out a variety of Bare Minerals products and have their makeup done at Makeover Mondays, every Monday from 2-4 p.m. in the Campus Center. Video/editing by: Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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SA has plenty to spend

October 7, 2011 by Farron Salley

The Student Congress still has more money to spend even after granting funds Wednesday to two student groups, so it extended the deadline for conference requests. The Students' Association distributed $1,600 to fully grant the money requested by Swing Cats and the Society of Physics Students for travel to out-of-town events. SA executive treasurer ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

JMC Network Newscast October 6, 2011

October 5, 2011 by Farron Salley

This week on the JMC Network Newscast, we take a look at Switchfoot's upcoming campus appearance, Makeover Mondays, the new Medical and Counseling Care Center and Artist Talk with Colton Owsley. Hosted by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Counseling Center, Medical and Counseling Care Center, Newscast

My sitcom childhood: Cosby vs. Good Times

October 5, 2011 by Farron Salley

Sometimes my life is a TV sitcom. Family-friendly comedies constructed my middle-class childhood, but they were nothing like the ones that air new episodes today. The shows that remind me most of my own life are not the ones with all the mainstream glitz and glamour. Like sitcoms, family reunions have brought out the best and worst of us. I'll ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

JMC Network Newscast September 30, 2011

October 4, 2011 by Farron Salley

This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at Bid Night, Freshman Follies and the new plans for block tuition. Hosted by Farron Salley and David Singer. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Bid Night, Block Tuition, Freshman Follies, Newscast

Enrollment office sells SA on block tuition

September 30, 2011 by Farron Salley

The Students' Association Congress dissected the new plan for block tuition and grilled chief enrollment officer Kevin Campbell about it during Wednesday's meeting. "It is a pricing model that enables students to pay one flat rate for a block of hours," Campbell said, introducing the plan to congress. Most private universities are already on a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Block Tuition, SA

Video: Follies builds community among freshman

September 29, 2011 by Farron Salley

Freshmen showcase their talent through dance and various acts at the annual Freshman Follies performances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baYN9nciNV8 Video/editing by: Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Freshman Follies

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