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Community involvement makes college fulfilling

May 3, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

So, this is it. After four long, tiring, difficult years I am finally at the end of my college education. While it may have been long, tiring and difficult, it was also very exciting and fun. And though I may have learned a lot about art and journalism, I learned even more about life. This is the point in which I impart my "almost college ... [Read More…]

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Students’ Association Money Matters

May 2, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

At the beginning of every semester, the Students' Association allots funds. Some funds stay within the organization, while most of the money is distributed to students groups all over campus. The graphic below illustrates where SA gets their money and how they allocate the funds. See the full size PDF. ... [Read More…]

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Pinteresting personalities demystified

April 24, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

Pinterest - a rapidly growing online cult-like community. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big supporter. It is very useful in finding inspiration or just being entertained. Pinterest is, though, somewhat of an exclusive experience, filled with the visual ramblings of far too many hormonal college-aged women. While I love to cook, create and dream, I am ... [Read More…]

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English to create office space for Foreign Language

April 20, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

Faculty in the Department of English will begin shuffling offices this summer to welcome their new building-mates from the Department of Foreign Language. The move is in preparation for the new Department of Language and Literature, effective June 1. Dr. Harland Rall, chair of foreign languages, said the move will be difficult due to timing. "We ... [Read More…]

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Durrington, former Arts and Sciences dean, dies

April 11, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

Dr. Colleen Durrington, ACU trustee and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, died Monday at the age of 75. Durrington served at ACU for 22 years in several roles, including coordinator of elementary and secondary certification programs, dean of the College of Professional Studies, director of University Seminar, chair of the Department ... [Read More…]

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Student hurt in wreck facing brain surgery

April 4, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

Justin Gibson, sophomore social major from Gatesville, may be facing brain surgery after an accident Friday that left him with severe injuries. According to the Abilene Police Department accident report, Gibson's Honda Metropolitian collided with a Dodge Neon driven by Amanda Clemons, senior marketing major from Goliad, at about 2:40 p.m. Friday ... [Read More…]

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Education dean to move to Adams Center

March 23, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

Dr. Lesa Breeding has been appointed to serve as executive director of the Adams Center beginning June 1. Breeding serves as dean of the College of Education and Human Services, a position she has held since its creation six years ago. "Any professional worth their salt should ask themselves whether or not they've done their job and how well ... [Read More…]

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Senior year: The days are long and the weeks are short

March 23, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

My alarm goes off. It's that moment I've dreaded since I laid my head on the pillow only five hours ago. I hit snooze - 15 more minutes ought to do it. The fifteen fly by, feeling like a mere 30 seconds. "I didn't even really fall asleep," I tell myself. Another 15 it is. After five 15 minute snooze sessions, I finally realize I have no more ... [Read More…]

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First campus dance considered success

March 21, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

ACU's first on-campus dance had students swaying to the music Tuesday night in the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. "Dance in Disguise" was the first implementation of  recent changes in the university's dance policy. Tom Craig, director of student productions, was thrilled about the first official dance on campus. Craig said they hoped to ... [Read More…]

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Christians can’t love from white horses

March 7, 2012 by Hannah Barnes

When I began volunteering with the Mission Church's college program, I heard stories from the kids I spent time with that blew my mind. Stories that these kids should not have to live out. While I was taken aback and appalled with the sad circumstances these kids deal with daily, I began to feel bad for feeling bad for them. I did not understand ... [Read More…]

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