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Backyard bash features food, fun at Smith-Adams

April 24, 2009 by Katie Hoffman

By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Hot entertainment and cool refreshments await the ACU community when ResLife throws the Backyard Bash behind Smith-Adams Hall from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. This free event will feature a 150-foot waterslide, dunking tank, water balloons, hamburgers, hot dogs and live music. It also will have Cajun Cones and Henna ... [Read More…]

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Abilenians dance with their dogs at Annual Fur Ball

February 20, 2009 by Katie Hoffman

By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Abilenians, and their pets, will dance, dress up and chow down at Rescue the Animal's 10th Annual Fur Ball Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Abilene Civic Center. Joanne Bentley, who volunteers with Rescue the Animals, said that the idea for the Fur Ball came about out of necessity when the rescue center was first ... [Read More…]

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Churches across Abilene celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2009 by Katie Hoffman

By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter While people spend Valentine's Day snuggled next to their significant other, others will spend their day forming new relationships at churches across Abilene. Southern Hills Church of Christ's Sweetheart Banquet is a tradition that cannot be broken. Since youth minister Ricky Pruitt has only been at the church ... [Read More…]

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Reslife job deadline fast approaching

January 30, 2009 by Katie Hoffman

By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter The deadline to become a lifeline is fast approaching. Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. marks the final date to submit resident assistant applications to the front desk of McDonald Hall. Along with the application, two letters of reference, a thoughtful and well-written cover letter responding to listed questions and a ... [Read More…]

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Seekers of the Word prepares for year of skits, ministry

October 24, 2008 by Katie Hoffman

By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Drama flows through the atmosphere as Seekers of the Word radiates Shalom to a wide range of audiences. Many hoped to participate in this year's ministry, and faith, service, commitment and talent harmonized when the group adopted six of the 35 who tried out at auditions. Although auditions were competitive, ... [Read More…]

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Non-profit organizations benefit from social clubs’ fundraisers

October 10, 2008 by Katie Hoffman

By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Social Clubs are beginning the fundraising season not only to fund their own personal activities, but also for the benefit of non-profit organizations. Sigma Theta Chi sponsored a Pilates class Sept. 27 to raise money for breast cancer research, while Alpha Kai Omega's candy sales and Frater Sodalis' annual ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Social Clubs

Classical violinist to appear at WPAC

September 5, 2008 by Katie Hoffman

By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Violinist Andrew Sords is opening the 2008-09 ACU Guest Artist series Monday at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Williams Performing Arts Center. Free to the public, this recital will treat audiences to melodies of classical music by composers such as Kreisler, Brahms, Mozart, Chopin and Dvorak. Dr. Gregory ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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