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Springing Into Action

March 24, 2010 by Hannah Barnes

Whether Spring Break Campaigns traveled near or far, they all made an impact through serving others. Four of the 19 groups are profiled here: Honduras Ten zealous Spring Break campaigners left a massive impact on the city of Trujillo, Honduras, this year. Throughout their stay, the group was involved mainly with Little Hands, Big Hearts, a ... [Read More…]

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Down the rabbit hole

March 12, 2010 by Hannah Barnes

Johnny Depp's glowing yellow eyes, Anne Hathaway's floaty presence and Helena Bonham Carter's massive head - these are just a few of the details that gave Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland its character. Obviously, more significant criterion led to the film's blowout weekend, and as with most movies, some things could have been better. Nevertheless, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Theatre

Open mic night celebrates magazine release

April 24, 2009 by Hannah Barnes

By Hannah Barnes, Student Reporter The Black Tulip poetry reading will be at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Shore Art Gallery. Staff members of the Shinnery Review are sponsoring the event, which allows students to share their artistic abilities with one another. They also have an opportunity to attend an evening full of entertainment, refreshments and ... [Read More…]

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Campus couples plan for holiday

February 13, 2009 by Hannah Barnes

By Hannah Barnes, Student Reporter This Valentine's Day could be a romantic holiday for ACU couples who just began their relationships, those waiting to be married or others who already have walked down the aisle. Daniel Paul Watkins, senior political science major from Fredericksburg, Va., said he has something special planned for his ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Valentine's Day

Directory recognizes local church for attendance in latest edition

February 4, 2009 by Hannah Barnes

By Hannah Barnes, Student Reporter Read the Comments When Richland Hills Church of Christ in Fort Worth was excluded from the 2009-edition of Churches of Christ in the United States, mixed reactions arose from the decision. Carl Royster, the volume's compiler, said in The Christian Chronicle that Richland Hills' instrumental services had the ... [Read More…]

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Christmas performance lends wonder to all

December 5, 2008 by Hannah Barnes

By Hannah Barnes, Student Reporter Anyone walking through the large wooden doors of First Baptist Church Tuesday night was immediately immersed in the Christmas spirit created by the extravagant Christmas Vespers performance sponsored by the ACU Music Department. The actual concert began at 8:15 p.m., but a musical prelude began at 8 o'clock. ... [Read More…]

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Dining Services provide different theme meals

November 21, 2008 by Hannah Barnes

By Hannah Barnes, Student Reporter As the Thanksgiving break nears, the "World Famous Bean" will provide students with various tasty foods. Because of Saturday's football game, Dining Services has made a special lunch for Friday. With a tailgateinspired theme, the Bean will serve traditional tailgate foods, such as hamburgers, hotdogs, funnel ... [Read More…]

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