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The women of Sigma Theta Chi win homecoming parade

October 23, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

The women of Sigma Theta Chi won first place in the sorority division of the homecoming parade competition last Saturday for the first time since 2017. Sigma Theta Chi chose the theme of Alice in Wonderland, complete with a float designed to look like a teapot, prospective members dressed as Alice and Sigma Theta Chi's Keeper of the Key, ... [Read More…]

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Police log for Oct. 12-19, 2021

October 23, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

10/13/2021 1:52 p.m. BURGLARY (MOTOR VEHICLE) ACU PARKING LOT: NELSON HALL LOT A student reported unknown suspect(s) burglarized her vehicle. 10/13/2021 3:20 p.m. HIT & RUN ACU PARKING LOT: DILLARD HALL LOT ACUPD is investigating an incident where an unknown person(s) struck the west storage building behind Dillard hall. 10/14/2021 9:45 ... [Read More…]

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Rivalry week draws large crowds to intramural fields

October 22, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

Homecoming week was filled many with activities, including rivalry week, the last week of intramural football before playoffs begin. "Rivalry week is basically where all the fraternities and sororities get to play their rivals," Luke Parsons, assistant intramural director and a junior business management major from Rowlett said.  "Most of the ... [Read More…]

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Twelve named to 2021 Homecoming Court

October 19, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

Twelve senior women have been named to this year's Homecoming Court, and one will be crowned Homecoming Queen during the Saturday football game. The court includes: Marti Bowen Maddy Crockett Allison Cross Camryn Eason Ellie Kate Gorman Lauren Gumm Aubree Herrold Maggie Hess Hannah Holst Maddy Kean Madison ... [Read More…]

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Police log for Oct. 5-12, 2021

October 14, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

10/05/2021 8:45 a.m. BURGLARY (MOTOR VEHICLE) ACU PARKING LOT:  SIKES HALL LOT A student reported unknown suspect(s) burglarized her vehicle.   10/05/2021 6:15 p.m. BURGLARY (MOTOR VEHICLE) ACU PARKING LOT:  NELSON HALL LOT A student reported unknown suspect(s) burglarized her vehicle stealing cash and damaging the dashboard ... [Read More…]

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Act leaders begin preparations for November Ethnos Show

October 5, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

Every year, the International Students Association hosts Ethnos, a cultural show where ACU students display their talents through singing, dancing, playing instruments and other performances. ISA has selected act leaders for the various performances and began finding sponsorships and booking the Convention Center, where the show will be held on ... [Read More…]

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Student Life makes significant changes to Greek life this semester

September 30, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

This past year has marked a number of changes to Greek life, rushing and joining. Last year, The Office of Student Life made the decision to rename social clubs to sororities and fraternities. This semester, Student Life announced that the two-week process called pledging would now be referred to as "joining" or "new member orientation." "We ... [Read More…]

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Police log for Sept. 14-Sept. 21, 2021

September 24, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

09/14/2021   3:30 p.m. BURGLARY (MOTOR VEHICLE)  ADJUNCT AREA:  600 BLK EN 19TH ST A citizen reported an unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle through an unlocked door.  The suspect(s) opened the glove box and rummaged through it and scattered some papers inside.  The suspect(s) took the victim debit card from her wallet that was left inside ... [Read More…]

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Police log for Sept. 7- Sept. 14, 2021

September 16, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

Weekly Highlight Report for September 7th – 14th, 2021 09/09/2021  11:55 a.m. WELFARE CHECK ACU FACILITIES:  BIBLICAL STUDIES BUILDING A citizen reported a possible intoxicated female inside the Bible Building.  Officers contacted the female (NON ACU affiliated) and determined that she was not intoxicated she was attempting to get in contact ... [Read More…]

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Police log for for Aug. 31- Sept. 7, 2021

September 13, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

08/31/2021 12:10 p.m. THEFT  ACU FACILITIES: MCGLOTHLIN CAMPUS CENTER A student reported her black disc golf bag stolen from the Bean.   08/31/2021 1:25 p.m. HIT & RUN  ACU PARKING LOT: CAMPUS CENTER RD A student reported unknown person struck her vehicle while parked on Campus Center Rd.   09/01/2021 1:30 p.m. ... [Read More…]

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