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Justice Week brings speakers to campus

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The International Justice Mission will host Justice Week Monday through Friday with guest speakers and special events scheduled throughout the week. The first event, called "Careers for the Common Good," will take place Monday at 6:30 p.m. upstairs in the Hunter Welcome Center. Speakers include Tim Yandell, former president of Abilene Big ... [Read More…]

SA passes resolution to update requirements for multicultural representatives

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The Students' Association passed a resolution Wednesday for an amendment that will require multicultural representatives to be members of a group sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Caitlin Walker, junior class vice president, introduced the resolution to amend the SA Constitution and require multicultural representatives to be ... [Read More…]

Library bans emotional support animals

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The Brown Library has begun prohibiting emotional support animals from the building but still will allow service animals. The library administration began working on policies for animals in the library in January, said Dr. Mark McCallon, associate dean of library information services. He said pets cannot be allowed in Starbucks because it is a ... [Read More…]

How to survive the flupocalypse of 2017

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Day 6 (since Sing Song): I am still alive. Everyone who stood next to me at Sing Song fell ill as soon as the weekend ended. Professors were sniffling. I couldn’t pay attention in my 8 a.m. class because of the mucousy coughing. But I am still alive. How did I do it? I prioritized my immune system starting the first day of school. There isn’t one ... [Read More…]

Obituary: Wendell Broom

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Known for wearing flowery Hawaiian shirts with dress shoes and wearing a long beard before it was cool, Wendell Broom focused on missions and loving others, rather than on appearances. He made an impact on two generations of students, but his influence spread across the world as far as Siberia. Broom, former professor of missions, died in Dallas ... [Read More…]

Williams runs for mayor 20 years after mentor McCaleb

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After his father was murdered in January of 1973, four-year-old Anthony Williams found joy in the "Joy Bus." He remembers Highland Church of Christ bringing a big blue bus to his neighborhood to transport kids to Sunday services. "They gave away orange juice and donuts," Williams said, "and for a little fat kid like me, that was the ... [Read More…]

Competition heats up among clubs for Sing Song win

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GATA and Galaxy will return to the Sing Song stage to defend their 2016 titles. But the 2015 champions, Sigma Theta Chi and Gamma Sigma Phi, are looking to take back the trophy. GATA will take the stage as S'mores directed by Darby Stemen, junior English major from Fair Oaks Ranch. Stemen said coming back after winning best Women's Club act has ... [Read More…]

Visitors bureau: Sing Song brings $400k profit to city

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Sing Song visitors will likely have an economic impact of more than $400,000 for the city of Abilene, according the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau. About 1,000 people come to the city for the event, said Trish Dressen, communication director for the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau. Last year, the economic impact on the city ... [Read More…]

SA votes to give students “more cowbell”

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Students' Association passed a resolution Wednesday to begin working with university administration on an athletic tradition which would provide cowbells for every student. Students could bring cowbells to all outdoor athletic events, said Colton Powell, professional development representative. Each student's graduation year would be on the ... [Read More…]

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