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Politics and faith butt heads

September 6, 2011 by Farron Salley

Our political platforms reflect many of the pillars of our Christian faith, because Christians are taught to seek first the kingdom of God. Yet what boundary have we crossed when a Christian judges the strength of another's faith because of differing political ideologies? "How can you claim to be a Christian and a Democrat?" An arrogant tone ... [Read More…]

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Job Fair offers opportunity to unemployed

September 6, 2011 by Farron Salley

Unemployed college students from Abilene Christian University and Hardin-Simmons University are in luck with the upcoming Part-Time Job Fair on Sept. 14. Students will have the chance to meet and interview with local employers on the campus of Hardin-Simmons from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Many students who want to work while they are at ACU stay in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Services

Student Organization Fair to provide opportunities for involvement

September 2, 2011 by Farron Salley

Students who want to become more involved in campus life can learn about more than 30 campus organizations at the Student Organization Fair from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday in the McGlothlin Campus Center. During the fair, student groups will use booths in the Campus Center to display what their organizations have to offer and why students should ... [Read More…]

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Video: Freshmen move in to their new on-campus homes

August 31, 2011 by Farron Salley

Incoming freshmen and their families flock to the residence halls, as Move-in Day 2011 is in full swing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0E-QXE6xkU Video/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Freshmen move in to their new on-campus homes

August 30, 2011 by Farron Salley

Incoming freshmen and their families flock to the residence halls, as Move-in Day 2011 is in full swing. Video/editing by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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Students to connect with local churches, businesses at annual event

August 30, 2011 by Farron Salley

The Students Association will conduct its fifth annual Welcome to Abilene event from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Teague Special Events Center, with more than 50 businesses and churches represented to help incoming freshman and transfer students connect with the off-campus community. S.A. President Connor Best said 30 businesses and 25 churches ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Black History Month In Modern Culture

May 17, 2011 by Farron Salley

February is Black History Month. Across the country different people celebrate the month in a variety of ways. Over the years, the celebration of African-Americans in history has changed. In some cultures the focus has narrowed to a certain group of African-Americans, while in other places the celebration has taken a lesser role. We want to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU News Tagged With: Black History Month

Students find creative pastimes

October 30, 2009 by Farron Salley

Students are constantly bombarded with extracurricular activities. Clubs are popular, but joining a formal organization is not every student's niche. Instead, students find ways to form their own traditions. "My plate is too full to pledge, but I schedule my Wednesdays around Glee," said Preston Watkins, sophomore advertising/PR major from ... [Read More…]

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Hotels benefit from Homecoming crowds

October 16, 2009 by Farron Salley

Business is picking up in Abilene as the university prepares for a weekend of Homecoming festivities. Hotels experience a significant increase in occupants every year thanks to ACU Homecoming. The Alumni Association link on the ACU Web site offers a list of hotels within five to 10 minutes of campus, but seven out of nine of the provided hotels ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homecoming

First Lady offers words of wisdom to women

October 2, 2009 by Farron Salley

More than 30 sophomore women and Residence Life staff members crowded into the lobby of Sikes Hall to eat brownies, drink milk and hear words of wisdom from ACU's First Lady, Pam Money, Tuesday night.  The conversation focused on the rocky and romantic topic of relationships. For two hours, she spoke to a room packed with women asking questions ... [Read More…]

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