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Intramural activities resume; flag football eyeing return after spring break

February 25, 2021 by Jared Wright

Intramural sports are still in swing this semester, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Intramurals were put on hold last spring. Some intramurals were once again made available in the fall, albeit with COVID-safe restrictions. This spring, however, is going to be a return to more normal operation for the intramural scene. Todd Rogers, ... [Read More…]

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University welcomes new MakerLab director

January 28, 2021 by Jared Wright

The university has hired an assistant professor of English at Lubbock Christian University to serve as the next director of the Maker Lab. Micah Heatwole started work as the new director earlier in January. Heatwole said this role is a natural extension of his creative talents that he can display. "I think my background... as a student and as ... [Read More…]

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$48,000 research grant approved for ethiopic manuscript research

November 5, 2020 by Jared Wright

Dr. James Prather, associate professor of computer science and Dr. Brent Reeves, associate professor of computer science, recently received a $48,000 grant as part of their ongoing participation in the research of ethiopic manuscripts. They were informed of the grant's approval on July 29. Prather and Reeves are a working with THEOT (The ... [Read More…]

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Homecoming musical pre-recorded due to COVID-19 restrictions

October 9, 2020 by Jared Wright

ACU has a long tradition of putting on Homecoming musicals, but this year it's going to look different. Since its founding in 1951, the Department of Theatre has released a production for Homecoming. "Historically, we have produced a homecoming musical and it has been part of the legacy and tradition of the university and our campus, just ... [Read More…]

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New Bahama Buck’s coming to Abilene in 2021

September 13, 2020 by Jared Wright

Bahama Buck’s is looking to open a new location in Abilene in 2021 after frequent trips to ACU and the surrounding community. The trailer is operated by Dodd Roberts, director of the Halbert Center for missions and global service. Roberts currently has one Bahama Buck’s location in San Angelo and plans to expand into Abilene along with Abilene ... [Read More…]

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Royce Clough and Jael Morel have been named as Mr. and Miss ACU for the class of 2022, a traditional honor voted on by the student body and awarded to two members of each graduating class.

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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