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Pledges to be accepted into clubs by end of week

November 1, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

Take a deep breath, pledging ends this week. Most pledges have already been accepted into the clubs they have been longing to be a part of. Both members and pledges can finally see the end. Mark Jackson, associate director of student organizations and programs, said, "Friday night is when pledging is officially over for all of our clubs." Unlike ... [Read More…]

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Pledges to be accepted into clubs by end of week

November 1, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

Take a deep breath, pledging ends this week. Most pledges have already been accepted into the clubs they have been longing to be a part of. Both members and pledges can finally see the end. Mark Jackson, associate director of student organizations and programs, said, "Friday night is when pledging is officially over for all of our ... [Read More…]

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Students parade ACU’s ‘Dynasty’

October 18, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

This year's theme for the Homecoming Parade is "Wildcat Dynasty." Despite the forecasted cold weather, the parade will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Judge Ely Blvd. and EN 16th, eventually making its way down Campus Court. Other Homecoming events on Friday evening have been moved or postponed due to a predicted cold ... [Read More…]

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Students parade ACU’s ‘Dynasty’

October 18, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

This year's theme for the Homecoming Parade is "Wildcat Dynasty." Despite the forecasted cold weather, the parade will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Judge Ely Blvd. and EN 16th, eventually making its way down Campus Court. Other Homecoming events on Friday evening have been moved or postponed due to a predicted ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Archive, Homecoming, Parade

Students hope to recharter social club

October 10, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

A student is hoping to recharter the Tri Kappa Gamma womens' social club. Lauren Payne, sophomore graphic design major from Lubbock, said she is interested in rechartering Tri Kappa Gamma because of what they stood for. "They were really involved in service when they were a club here," said Payne."The 'Tri' in Tri Kappa Gamma symbolized ... [Read More…]

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Collegiate card available on mobile device

October 2, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The age-old ACU collegiate card can now be downloaded from iTunes as an application for students to access at any time on their mobile devices. The app was officially available to download last week. Students Association made the app a free, simple and accessible app that all students could enjoy. Dylan Benac, senior political science major from ... [Read More…]

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Collegiate card available on mobile device

October 1, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The age-old ACU collegiate card can now be downloaded from iTunes as an application for students to access at any time on their mobile devices. The app was officially available to download last week. Students Association made the app a free, simple and accessible app that all students could enjoy. Dylan Benac, senior political science major from ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Around Abilene, Mobile Learning, SA

Eleven Homecoming Court nominees kidnapped, voting for Queen begins

September 27, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

This years' Homecoming Court nominees were kidnapped in the midst their Wednesday nights, given tiaras and royal scepters and whisked away on shining golf carts. There are 11 Homecoming Court nominees this year: Meredith Thornton, Darci Halstead, Kayli Huddleston, Amy Morris, Emily Ricker, Heather Young, Courtney Ray, Kassi Riddle, Madelyn ... [Read More…]

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Eleven Homecoming Court nominees kidnapped, voting for Queen begins

September 26, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

This years' Homecoming Court nominees were kidnapped in the midst their Wednesday nights, given tiaras and royal scepters and whisked away on shining golf carts. There are 11 Homecoming Court nominees this year: Meredith Thornton, Darci Halstead, Kayli Huddleston, Amy Morris, Emily Ricker, Heather Young, Courtney Ray, Kassi Riddle, Madelyn ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Archive, Homecoming

Racing to win: Cycling club president will race in Nationals

September 20, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The cycling club's president will represent ACU at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in North Carolina this year. Elizabeth Lurz, senior business major from Boerne, has overcome many obstacles to become the cyclist she is today. "I am racing for everything I have fought through these past couple of years," said Lurz. ... [Read More…]

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