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Icy weather lowers Lectureship numbers

March 3, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Between 3,000 and 3,500 people attended the last Bible Lectureship to take place in February. Dr. Mark Love, director of Ministry Events, said although he has no way of knowing exactly how many people attended, the numbers seemed slightly less than average. "The evening theme lectures looked a little down," Love ... [Read More…]

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Trustees vote to name new Alumni and Welcome Center for Hunter

February 21, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The Board of Trustees on Saturday voted to name the new Alumni and Welcome Center after Robert D. Hunter and his wife Shirley. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced the decision at the President's Circle Dinner on Saturday night, and Hunter was in attendance. "After serving in the ACU family for ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tuition

Witnessing around the world

February 20, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor During Melissa Landry's internship last summer, she traveled 7,458 miles and learned how to drive on the wrong side of the road. Landry's internship not only helped her learn how to work with community leaders, children and teenagers; it also taught her how to deal with culture shock, overcome homesickness and live ... [Read More…]

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Money to open lectures with Milligan College president

February 20, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, will share the Lectureship stage Sunday night as he delivers his opening address with Dr. Don Jeanes, president of Milligan College in Johnson City, Tenn. The lecture, entitled "The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us," will focus on unity, said Dr. Mark Love, director ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song bizarre but beautiful

February 17, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something I'm standing in the concourse of the coliseum. My toes feel like ice cubes through my socks. It's 3 a.m., and I just want to find my shoes and go home to bed. Suddenly, someone hectically motions for me to move to the wall. As I do, I see a line of young men approach. They're all wearing ... [Read More…]

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Former Sing Song hosts reunite for 50th show

February 17, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The six hosts and hostesses will share the Sing Song spotlight this year as they join in song with hosts and hostesses of the past. For the 50th show of Sing Song, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, invited all past hosts and hostesses to return to campus to see how Sing Song has changed in the past 50 ... [Read More…]

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Give a girl a flower, make her day,

February 10, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something Valentine's Day my freshman year ranks with one of the best I've ever had. My mom sent me a box of cookies, one of my guy friends ordered me flowers, and Blake gave me a tulip. Blake was my February crush, and I wasn't the only girl who found myself wishing the sophomore with the big smile ... [Read More…]

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Students learn about fighting AIDS

February 10, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Three students visited Taylor University in Indiana last weekend to learn more about AIDS and HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. David Altuna, sophomore biochemistry major from Austin; Denton Josey, junior journalism major from Eustice, Fla.; and Dab Tally, sophomore biology major from Malindi, Kenya, spent their weekend in ... [Read More…]

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Centennial Campaign needs $50 to meet goal

February 8, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Fundraisers have raised about two-thirds of their goal for the Centennial Campaign but need to raise $50 million more to reach their goal by Dec. 31. The campaign, which began in 2001, has a goal of $150 million, said Brett Magner, director of development for the university. "As of right now we have a little over ... [Read More…]

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Rules change for Presidential and National Merit scholars

February 8, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Presidential and National Merit scholars now have more flexibility in the time frame of their educations. The scholarship recipients now will have nine semesters to complete their coursework and can take classes during the summer and have their scholarships apply toward their summer tuition. The changes will apply ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

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

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

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

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