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ACU students families impacted by Sandy

November 7, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

Hurricane Sandy, a Category 1 storm, hit the East Coast on Oct. 29 and affected at least 24 states, from Florida to Maine. New Jersey and New York were among the areas that were most impacted. While Sandy didn't have a large affect on the weather in Texas, it did affect some of the students whose families were in Sandy's path. Some experts called ... [Read More…]

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ACU group volunteers at pumpkin patch

October 31, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

The Disability Resources Pumpkin Patch received extra helping hands this Halloween season from ACU's chapter of Hispanos Unidos. This is the first time in recent years that Hispanos Unidos has volunteered in the Abilene community. "We wanted to start getting our name out in the community and what better way than a community pumpkin patch?" said ... [Read More…]

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Zeta Rho preparing for first Alumni Breakfast

October 19, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

Zeta Rho is getting ready for another first since their recharter, the Homecoming Alumni Breakfast Saturday morning. Along with this year being Zeta Rho's first pledge class, grub, and Homecoming Parade since its recharter, it will also be the first time that previous Zetas have been able to participate in the traditional breakfast before the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homecoming, Zeta Rho

SA budgets decrease for student organizations

October 12, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

Most student organizations have access to fewer funds than usual after this semester's SA budget release. SA Treasurer Joseph Austin, senior accounting and pre-law major from Houston, said it was difficult this semester to meet all of the needs of each organization because there were some new factors. "There were eight groups who were first time ... [Read More…]

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Orchestra string section learns from master

October 3, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

The ACU Orchestra string section participated in a master class taught by Emanuel Borok last Friday at the Williams Performing Arts Center. Borok briefly spoke about music theory and ways to play a piece of music in accordance with the composers. He also spent  time talking about his life as a professional violinist. "This master class was ... [Read More…]

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Mu Phi considers joining Sing Song acts

September 26, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

The ACU Music Department's social club equivalent, Mu Phi Epsilon, is considering participating in Sing Song for the first time ever this spring. For those who don't know, Mu Phi Epsilon or Mu Phi, is a coeducational, professional musical fraternity according to muphiepsilon.org. "This is the first year we have really considered doing Sing Song. ... [Read More…]

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Desk managers adapting to changes

September 21, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

ACU resident assistants are adjusting to the recent changes made to desk shift policies. Desk shifts from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. have been removed,  and the desk manager dress code has changed. "The big change for the people actually working the desk is that I wanted it to be an elevated sense of welcome," said John Delony, assistant dean of Residence ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ResLife

Nikki’s hosts Back to School Bash

September 12, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

Nikki's Swirl Shoppe hosted its a Back to School Bash last Friday night. The event ran from 8-10 p.m. Nikki's gave away prizes every 15 minutes and gave customers 40 percent off their purchase just for tweeting about Nikki's. "It was a night at Nikki's where everyone got to hang out, " said Sarah Eaton, senior art and graphic design major and ... [Read More…]

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All-Club Tailgate Rush and Women’s Tea planned for weekend

September 7, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

Rushing begins this weekend with two all club rushes, the All-Club Tailgate Rush Saturday and the Women's Tea Party Rush on Sunday. The Tailgate Rush is a new addition to the rushing schedule. The presidents of each club decided at their presidents meeting that they wanted to put on another All-Club Rush during the fall semester, much like the ... [Read More…]

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Zeta Rho chooses different approach to pledging

September 5, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

September at ACU means the social clubs are preparing for the frenzy that is rushing. This year, Alpha Kai, Kojies, Siggies, and GATA will be joined by a new club, Zeta Rho. After a twelve-year hiatus, Zeta Rho  rechartered last spring and has been received with open arms by the other clubs. This is their first go at Rushing/Pledging and the ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
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