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Omega Dance Company prepares for auditions

December 1, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

The Omega Dance Company is holding auditions for prospective dancers. Sara Mott, a junior psychology major from Allen, said the dance company performs contemporary and jazz along with other styles and anyone who enjoys dancing in a healthy and positive environment should try out. Mott said she had a strict dance background “but coming in ... [Read More…]

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My Sister’s House donates to Harvey victims

November 17, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

My Sister’s House sold goods of clothing, furniture and accessories over the weekend. The sale at My Sister’s House is a semi-annual event that happens every spring and fall. According to Summer Walters, a co-owner of My Sister’s House from Abilene, the 15th pop-up consignment sale was a success. “We’re both ACU grads,” Walters said. “And we ... [Read More…]

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Girl’s Night Out discusses women’s health

November 7, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

The Cabinet-hosted event, Girl’s Night Out brought in speakers to discuss women’s wellness, including singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb. The event began with Holcomb,performing onstage with piano player, Christa Wells. The songs included “Fighting Words,” “Wonderfully Made” and “Red Sea Road.” In between the performance and the guest speakers, ... [Read More…]

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Engineering and Physics puts together golf course

November 3, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

The Bennett Gymnasium was filled with chattering, formal-dressed students as they exhibited their projects. These projects were mini golf courses crafted by the students. The 14 golf holes varied in designs, which came to life with components like wooden structures, signs, lights and even a water system. “The event is to showcase the work of our ... [Read More…]

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CHOMA celebrates with African food and music

October 20, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

CHOMA, an African Food Festival, celebrated African culture as the African Student's Association cooked dishes for members and non-members. Flags from different African countries were displayed and the room filled with the sounds of upbeat songs. Food from Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda filled the paper plates of the guests. Grace-Kelly Muvunyi, ... [Read More…]

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OMA to host pumpkin carving contest

October 16, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is preparing a first-time pumpkin carving contest, which will take place Monday at 6:30 p.m. Prentice Ashford, the director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs said the Halloween activity will bring students and members of the organization together. “A lot of people have surprisingly never carved ... [Read More…]

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Meek Blood Drive encourages students to donate

October 6, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

The Alpha Chi National College Honor Society students are teaming up with Meek Blood Drive to accept blood donations from students and faculty from noon to 7 p.m on Oct. 19. The upcoming blood drive is affiliated with Hendricks Medical Center who will provide certified nurses and phlebotomists to draw blood from the donors. “Alpha Chi usually ... [Read More…]

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Freshmen acts celebrate Follies wins

September 29, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

  Freshman Follies closed its curtains on the Challenge Accepted performances and announced the winners last Saturday. Each act competed in four categories: entertainment, appearance, originality and preparation. With their rendition of “Sound of Music," Gardner 2nd East hall won one of the top two women's performances. Their take ... [Read More…]

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Writing Center hosts Halloween short story contest

September 19, 2017 by Hannah Johnson

The Writing Center is accepting entries for a Halloween Short Story Fiction Contest until Oct. 22. Alyssa Johnson, assistant director of the Writing Center, said she started the event so the university could have its first fiction writing contest. Halloween is known for its ghost stories, so Johnson said she thought it would be fun for students ... [Read More…]

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Approximately 1 in 3 undergraduate students failed to complete their chapel requirements in the fall semester. Chapel probation was temporarily suspended in the fall because of challenges with quarantines and less opportunity than a regular semester. Ryan Richardson, associate vice president of stud...
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