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Sing Song overall winners include Ko Jo Kai, Gamma Sigma Phi and the Senior act

April 12, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

Sing Song winners were announced at the shows this past weekend with the winning acts being Ko Jo Kai, Gamma Sigma Phi and the Senior act. Sing Song shows happened this past Friday and Saturday with multiple students performing from the ACU community. Several awards were given, including set and design, costumes, vocals, entertainment, ... [Read More…]

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Police Log Apr 2 – Apr 9

April 12, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

04/03/2024 9:20 p.m. Disturbance 700 EN 13th St ACU PD and APD responded to a disturbance in the roadway at 700 EN 13th St. It was a disturbance over parking at a Sub T party. 04/04/2024 4:19 p.m. Suspicious Person Wessel Hall ACU PD responded to reports of a female trying to gain access to the hall. No one matching the description was ... [Read More…]

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Second largest U.S. fire effects student, her community

April 4, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

For more than a month, Peyton Dockray has been dealing with trauma from nearly 300 miles away. Dockray is a senior kinesiology major from Canadian, a city that recently burned in a fast-moving grass fire that turned into the second-largest fire in U.S. history. The fire’s destruction extended to almost 1.1 million acres as the flames from the ... [Read More…]

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Police Log Mar 12 – 19

April 4, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

3/14/2024 6:00 p.m. Criminal Trespass Warning Hardin Admin Building  A non ACU student was contacted about riding a skate board and doing stunts on campus. The subject was previously warned to not do these activities on campus and was issued a criminal trespass warning by ACU PD. 3/18/2024 12:46 a.m. Suspicious Activity 1900 Campus Ct ACU ... [Read More…]

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Police Log Feb. 27 – Mar 5

March 7, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

02/27/2024 1:30 p.m. Bomb Threat Dallas Campus ACU PD investigated a possible bomb threat made via text to the ACU Dallas Campus. The threat was found to be a hoax and not a legitimate threat. The suspect is not in the vicinity and does not have the capability to carry out the alleged offense. 02/29/2024 8:33 p.m. Domestic Disturbance Campus ... [Read More…]

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Board retains Sexual Stewardship Policy in January meeting

February 23, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

The Board of Trustees left the university's Sexual Stewardship policy intact when it met last month, two months after Holy Sexuality Week in November and after reactions to the event from alumni and students. The Sexual Stewardship Policy describes the university's position on sexual relationships and sexual ethic, and since 2016, it has ... [Read More…]

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Students volunteer to load shipments of supplies for the Zambia Medical Mission Program

February 16, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

Zambia Mission program had student volunteers help load two shipments for their July trip. The Zambia Medical Mission Program had student volunteers help load two shipments on Jan. 27 that are being sent to remote parts of Zambia. These shipments include humanitarian aid that is mostly for hospitals, schools and orphans. Some of these ... [Read More…]

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Closures on campus due to power outage

January 26, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

After a power outage yesterday, Moody Coliseum, the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and the Medical and Counseling Care Center are currently closed. These closures are happening until further notice. Crews are working to resolve the issue, according the an email sent out to the student body by Kevin Campbell. Today's ... [Read More…]

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Global service trip applications open

January 25, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

Global Service Trip applications are open for spring break and the summer. Global Service Trips are cross-cultural service and learning opportunities for students, faculty and staff, and alumni. These trips are shorter in length, usually about 1-2 weeks in length. A small group of students and two faculty members go to help with nonprofit ... [Read More…]

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Filmfest interest meeting on Wednesday for deadlines

January 23, 2024 by Jaylynn Ward

Filmfest interest meeting will let students know important information about filmmaking steps this Wednesday. Filmfest is having an interest meeting to discuss important deadlines and information that students who are participating this year need to know. The deadlines are crucial to participating. This meeting will be held in the Learning ... [Read More…]

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

Note: An earlier post included a spelling error, so we have since updated it for accuracy.

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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