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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. Video/editing by: Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Video: Summit Promotes Conversation on Campus

September 28, 2011 by Farron Salley

Students, community members and guests from abroad were challenged by big-name speakers at the 105th annual Summit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8dfdfQ3PhY Video/editing by: Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Summit Promotes Conversation on Campus

September 28, 2011 by Farron Salley

Students, community members and guests from abroad were challenged by big-name speakers at the 105th annual Summit. Video/editing by: Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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SA talks accountability for new members

September 23, 2011 by Farron Salley

Members of the Students' Association were reminded of their duties and warned of potential consequences of neglect at Wednesday's meeting. After an overwhelming vote to grant $1,000 to the Student Dietic Association, SA president Connor Best addressed Congress about committees, office hours and the possibillities of impeachment. See the list ... [Read More…]

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Perks and pitfalls of the only child

September 22, 2011 by Farron Salley

I've always been a little envious of my friends who battle in the family wars of sibling rivalry. Growing up as the only child and the only grandchild of the family has it's perks, but many are unaware of the equally large pitfalls that go along with the territory. Christmas was nice no matter how good or bad I was. Whenever I wanted to tell a ... [Read More…]

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Video: Fire engulfs 75 acres near ACU campus

September 22, 2011 by Farron Salley

A blown power transformer sparked a brush fire northwest of ACU just before 1 p.m., Sept. 21, causing a brief, campus-wide blackout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIPh_rziHFM Video/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Fire engulfs 75 acres near ACU campus

September 22, 2011 by Farron Salley

A blown power transformer sparked a brush fire northwest of ACU just before 1 p.m., Sept. 21, causing a brief, campus-wide blackout. Video/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Abilene airport receives $6.5 million grant

September 21, 2011 by Farron Salley

Major improvements are in the works for the Abilene Regional Airport, which will receive a federal grant totaling more than $6 million. The Federal Aviation Administration will grant about $6.5 million through two programs to the local airport in plan announced Sept. 13 by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. "These funds will be used to address needed ... [Read More…]

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SA passes $90,000 fall budget

September 20, 2011 by Farron Salley

The Students' Association voted with ease in the first congressional meeting to approve a $90,000 budget for the fall semester. View the Fall 2011 SA Budget This year, 46 student groups requested a total amount of $92,846. SA only granted 41 percent of that, fully funding the requests of just four groups. The remaining balance of the fall ... [Read More…]

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SA elections result in runoffs

September 9, 2011 by Farron Salley

Election results for the Students' Association Congress came quick this year as students had the opportunity to vote in elections for class officers, residential hall representatives and academic building representatives this week in the McGlothlin Campus Center during just the second week of school. "We had a huge debate on whether we were going ... [Read More…]

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