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Cultures, religions converge at TEDxACU

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Islam, fatherhood and math were the hot topics at Saturday's second annual TEDxACU conference. Omar El-Halwagi, a law student at the University of Michigan, told his personal story about life as a Muslim-American in post-9/11 America. He first experienced "Islamophobia" when he was bullied in the first grade. One little girl stood up for him ... [Read More…]

Tough majors are a gift

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Last week Brittany Jackson wrote a column titled "Why college journalism is the toughest thing I've done." That week she spent countless hours working on the 24-page, Sing Song edition of the Optimist. You too may feel like you're drowning in your major, or maybe your loans, and you also have a list of why it's so hard. But whether you think ... [Read More…]

Hammock hotels to hit campus during spring break

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The Students' Association launched the Hammock Hotels project to provide more spaces for students to hammock on campus. Built out of wooden poles, the hammock hotels will be located on the lawn between McKinzie Hall and the library, and between the Williams Performing Arts Center and the Mabee Business Building. SA voted Feb. 10 to allocate ... [Read More…]

SA approves $1,000 student scholarship

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The Students' Association will offer a $1,000 scholarship funded by the congressional project fund and awarded by the Student Life Committee. Student Congress approved the bill two weeks ago in a unanimous vote. Written by Rachael Shudde, an arts and sciences representative, and Daniel Vargas, sophomore class treasurer, the bill allocates $1,000 ... [Read More…]

Students and community to perform in TEDxACU

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Four students, along with Abilene ISD's Revolution Strings, will perform in the second annual TEDxACU Feb. 27. In keeping with the theme "20 Questions," each performance will answer a thought-provoking question. Student performers include Micah Bynum, senior communications major from Honolulu, Hawaii, and Chelsea Johnson, senior marketing major ... [Read More…]

TKG returns to Sing Song after 16 years

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Women's social club Tri Kappa Gamma will perform in Sing Song for the first time in 16 years, since it was re-chartered in 2015. Directed by Rachel Lopez De Castilla and Sara-Kate Oliver, the women of TKG will perform as Wonder Woman. Seventy women, a mix of new and old members as well as non-club members, will perform in the act. "What girl ... [Read More…]

ACU makes health insurance agreement with Hendrick

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ACU's Human Resources office finalized health insurance policies with Hendrick Health System which went into affect Feb. 1. This year the university changed its healthcare plan to a cost plus model and Private Healthcare Systems (PCHS) network. The new system allows ACU to create its own insurance plan by negotiating with healthcare ... [Read More…]

CEO, FilmFest top SA budget allocations

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The Student Congress approved a spring budget topping $175,000 without any amendments Wednesday. The budget will distribute $175,717 to student organizations, campus entertainment, cabinet expenses, class allocations and campus initiatives. The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization received the most funding at $7,000. FilmFest received the ... [Read More…]

Keep Abilene Interesting: The Micah Bynum Story

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Abilene is anything but boring for Micah Bynum. He used to live in the paradise of Hawaii, but today he's pursuing his passion for music here in West Texas. "Once you start it's really easy to keep going, especially here in Abilene," Bynum said. Although he's not studying music, Bynum is finding ways to play professionally in venues like ... [Read More…]

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