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Colleges, high schools adapt iPads for classrooms

February 24, 2011 by Jeff Craig Leave a Comment

In high school and college classrooms across the nation, teachers and students are putting mobile learning devices to use in the educational process. Multiple colleges and universities, including ACU, Seton Hill University and Long Island University, and have issued some form of mobile learning device to students. The trend is even catching on ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, iPad, Mobile Learning

Three ways to save big on food

February 24, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Most college students are faced with a daily battle of epic proportions -  their empty wallets wage war on their empty stomachs. Students often engage in a daily scavenger hunt for whatever nuts in berries they can get their paws on, or at least afford. Fortunately, many eateries near campus offer special discounts - the perfect remedy for the ... [Read More…]

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Injured Kinsman awaits surgery

February 23, 2011 by Jeff Craig

A member of the Gamma Sigma Phi Sing Song act, who was injured before Saturday's show, remains in the hospital after doctors had to halt surgery due to swelling in his jaw. Doctors at Hendrick Medical Center began to operate on Jason Rasco's jaw Monday, but his face began to swell and doctors discovered an infection. Rasco, junior criminal science ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats sweep East Central

February 20, 2011 by Jeff Craig

The Wildcat baseball team swept a weekend series against East Central University on Friday and Saturday at Crutcher Scott Field , outscoring the Tigers 13-8 for the series. After dropping the first two games of the season against Texas A&M Kingsville, Head Coach Britt Bonneau's 'Cats rallied to win the next four. "I thought we pitched real ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Sing Song costumes portray themes

February 20, 2011 by Jeff Craig

For Sing Song directors, the development and creation of imaginative costumes and distinctive sets is just as vital as coaching strong vocal performances. A record 17 upstage acts performed at Sing Song 2011, with themes ranging from barnyard animals to pilots. Trojan's director Matt Bowman, sophomore music education major from Brookhaven, Miss., ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2011 boasts strong performances

February 18, 2011 by Jeff Craig

A flock of harmonious ducks, a batch of cookies, a brigade of singing soldiers and a band of marionettes make up some of the 17 upstage acts intent on dazzling audiences at ACU Sing Song 2011. The 55th performance of the ACU tradition is one of the largest in university history. Tom Craig, director of student productions, said this year's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Sing Song

Board of Trustees to meet Sing Song weekend

February 18, 2011 by Jeff Craig

The Board of Trustees will gather in Abilene this weekend for its annual Sing Song meeting to discuss the budget and key university business. Slade Sullivan, general counsel to the university, serves as secretary to the Board of Trustees. He said Sing Song weekend offers a good opportunity to meet, with many board members already in town. "It ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song judges come from multiple backgrounds

February 18, 2011 by Jeff Craig

A panel of 30 judges has been selected to adjudicate this year's Sing Song competition, but as always, they will remain unnamed until the night of the show. Tom Craig, director of student productions, said this year's panel of judges was diverse and unique. It will be comprised of three groups: Faculty and staff, alumni and community. "We have a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sing Song

Warm weather forecasted for Sing Song

February 18, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Visitors to Sing Song will be greeted with well-above-average temperatures and sunny skies in Abilene this weekend. Mike Johnson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Angelo, said an area of low pressure stationed over Colorado has caused southwesterly winds to blow into the area, bringing near-record-high temperatures. "We've ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sing Song

Harvest Moon offers Chinese food fast

February 17, 2011 by Jeff Craig

Chinese buffets have a certain level of omnipresence about them;  they just seem to appear on every street corner. Harvest Moon Chinese buffet on E.N. 10th Street, ACU's friendly neighborhood Chinese Buffet is nothing fancy, but they offer quality food at a reasonable price. For under eight bucks, the restaurant offers an all-you-can eat buffet ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: FoodBlog Tagged With: Eating Out

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

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Ko Jo Kai and Trojans took first place at the 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The event led by the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club, allowed students to participate in various rodeo events such as steer riding, cow sorting and double mugging.Below are the overall results:First place, Men’s Division: TrojansFirst place, Women’s Division: Ko Jo KaiRodeo King: Hudson Delleney, TrojansRodeo Queen: Hailey Pasley, Zeta Phi AlphaRoughie: Addie KellTo view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📸: Ashley Henderson #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acurodeo ... See MoreSee Less

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