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Soulforce meets small group of faculty, students for constructive conversation

April 14, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

A group of about 70 faculty members, students and members of a group that advocates for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people met Friday in the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center to discuss how the LGBTQ community is viewed at ACU and by Christians in general, as well as how LGBTQ people view Christianity. Dr. Jack ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Homosexuality, Soulforce

‘Roulette’ dominates at FilmFest 2010

April 13, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

FilmFest 2010 was more than just a night at the movies. For the first time this year, the film awards ceremony included a Best in Original Music Composition category and live performances by the three nominees. Alex Howard won the award for his song, Your Face. Tom Craig, director of student productions, said feedback about the music portions of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Showcase Tagged With: FilmFest

Hawkes Learning Systems internships available

April 9, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

Math, computer science and information technology majors will learn Thursday how to add up and cash in their class experience through internships with Hawkes Learning Systems. Hawkes Learning Systems, founded in 1979, is an educational software and publishing company based in Charleston, S.C. The company "concentrates on a complete approach with ... [Read More…]

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A Rink of Their Own: ACU inline hockey perseveres

March 31, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

"Some people have the idea that inline hockey is a kiddie sport," says Mark Daughdrill, junior vocational missions major from Cypress. The men of the ACU inline hockey team would beg to differ. For a small number of ACU-affiliated hockey enthusiasts, the quick action of inline skating combined with the rough play of hockey is enough to pack a bag ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: ACU Inline Hockey

March 31, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

"Some people have the idea that inline hockey is a kiddie sport," says Mark Daughdrill, junior vocational missions major from Cypress. The men of the ACU inline hockey team would beg to differ. [flickr album=72157623737934628 num=10 size=Square] For a small number of ACU-affiliated hockey enthusiasts, the quick action of inline skating combined ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Photo Galleries, Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Hockey, Photo Gallery

Passion must guide, drive purpose

March 11, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

My feet hit the ground and turn slightly outward as I pick up speed to match the techno mash-up pounding in my ears. I lower my arms and pump them back and forth as I cross the street, dodge a biker or head uphill. I am hating that wind, but with a quick peek at my watch, I press on. I can't help it. I have a thing for running. Yet lately, I have ... [Read More…]

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Ministry with a kick

March 10, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

A family walks into Free Kick Soccer, and Alvaro Dos Santos immediately stops assembling a set of light blue soccer uniforms to warmly greet them. He pops his smiling face out of the soccer supply store's office and asks how he can help. After excitedly presenting them with the uniforms they ordered, Alvaro unexpectedly throws in an extra discount ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, News, Showcase

Sticky notes will not triumph

March 4, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

I am currently suffering from list-overload. I can't remember where I wrote what down, when it's due or what list it's on. Heck, I don't even remember how many lists I've created in the past couple of days. Although my efforts to stay on top of my daily tasks are quickly vanishing amongst a multitude of little pieces of paper - and I'm afraid I ... [Read More…]

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Speaker encourages students to ‘Wise’ up to racism

March 4, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

Tim Wise does not hate white people, he says. He does, however, take issue with the racism that remains entrenched in America, though it often goes undetected. He also said it is this generation's responsibility, particularly those who benefit from what he labels "white privilege," to fight it. "We will clean up the mess, not because we created ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Race

Donors celebrated at President’s Circle dinner

February 26, 2010 by Kelsi Williamson

ACU's strongest donors were honored at one of the university's premier events, the annual President's Circle dinner, on Saturday. "This is the top dinner on campus each year," said Barbara Hejl, ACU director of stewardship. Held in the Teague Special Events Center, the event included an opening reception, dinner and a concluding program with a ... [Read More…]

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