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FilmFest equips students for ‘unReel’

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor In its third year, FilmFest seems to be making several changes. Last year 90 students participated on 12 teams, and organizers expect even more involvement this year. Doug Darby, creative and media specialist at ACU and FilmFest's creator and executive director, said changes made for this year make it more attractive ... [Read More…]

Don’t look away, we need you now

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor "Never Again." That message, in four different languages, stands on a sign in front of a memorial to victims of the genocide in Rwanda. Recently, I finished Paul Rusesabagina's autobiography. Paul is better known as the guy Don Cheadle played in the movie Hotel Rwanda. A hellish genocide took over Rowanda in 1994, ... [Read More…]

Campus Dining to open Quiznos by January

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor In response to student surveys, the university plans to begin construction of a Quiznos Subs on campus this semester. Food Service interim director Andre Allen said what is currently Reservations Only in the Campus Center will be transformed into the sub shop by January. Construction will begin by the end of the fall ... [Read More…]

Theological reading room dedicated to Biblical studies

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor The Gaines B. Stanley Sr. Theological Reading Room in the Stevens Wing of the library is a new area dedicated to Biblical studies. In spring 2005, plans for the addition began. Dr. Mark Tucker, dean of Library and Information Services, said an interest in a theological reading room had existed for quite awhile. "This ... [Read More…]

Money relocates during renovations to Presidential Suite in Ad Building

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor May 22, Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, was relocated to an office in the library because of the renovations taking place in the Presidential Suite in the Hardin Aministration Building. Sharon Lindsey, executive coordinator to the president, said the president's office hasn't been renovated since ... [Read More…]

Rocketboys vie to play at Cornerstone music festival

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By Denton Josey, Student Reporter On July 5, about 20,000 music fans will converge in rural Bushnell, Ill., for a four-day music festival called Cornerstone, and student band Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys will be on stage. Entering its 23rd year, Cornerstone will feature about 300 bands for fans to watch, and one of those bands will be Homer ... [Read More…]

Social clubs elect leaders: Social clubs elect leaders

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By Denton Josey, Student Reporter As social club rushes take place on campus and around Abilene, social clubs have seen for the first time what their new leadership looks like in action. Recent elections have put new officers in many clubs. Frater Sodalis president Brady Hilton, junior electronic media major from Abilene, said he didn't do much ... [Read More…]

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