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A close call for students in Spain: Terrorists attacked station with train en route to Madrid

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor A vacation in Spain had a frightful end for four students last week when 10 bomb-loaded backpacks exploded in Madrid train stations during rush hour. The students, studying abroad in Oxford, had traveled to Spain for a 10-day trip. On March 11, they boarded a train headed for Madrid at 6:45 a.m. The trip should ... [Read More…]

Busy weekend also a tool for ACU recruiters: Visiting high school students get taste of energized campus

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor High school and university students alike soaked in a campus energized by Sing Song this weekend. The university conducted Preview Weekend for prospective students Friday and Saturday. About 150 prospective students preregistered for the weekend and several more attended, said Dana Jaworski, enrollment services ... [Read More…]

‘ACU’s most recognized alumnus’: Best-selling author Lucado named 47th Outstanding Alumnus

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Jenna Lucado's dad didn't tell her that he would receive the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award from ACU; she heard from someone else. "He's so humble," said Jenna, sophomore integrated marketing communication major from San Antonio. "He doesn't tell me anything like that. On Sunday, Max Lucado, pulpit minister ... [Read More…]

The university’s most recognizable landmark has spent 15 years… Lighting the way

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor The Tower of Light stands as a fortress by day and a beacon by night-150 feet, 15 stories, 60 slabs of Leuders limestone high, one of the tallest structures in Abilene. The tower was built in 1989 with the Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill and Beauchamp Amphitheater. Bob Omstead, then co-chair of the ... [Read More…]

Media allowed backstage for Sing Song: Director says show will be remembered with media coverage

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor After a year of no backstage media access at Sing Song, Kendall Massey, director of student productions, said he will allow reporters and photographers in the double gym at Gibson Health and P.E. Center. "The only way people can remember what went on is if the media cover it," Massey said. "To get this done you've ... [Read More…]

Lori’s Story: Tanning beds equal unsafe tan

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor It's February and it snowed last week, but my friends are beginning to worry about how they'll look in their swimsuits. However, it's not so much the width of their hips that's concerning them, but the shade of their skin. It's time for them to start going to the tanning beds. I've never been one to tan; I go ... [Read More…]

Campus Life prepares for Carter absence: Last day still uncertain; Chapel coordinator to remain part-time

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor The Chapel Office has started planning for the absence and distributing the responsibilities of Brad Carter, coordinator of Chapel, who has decided to resign and begin work at New Life Church of Christ, said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. He said Carter will still work part time for the university, although ... [Read More…]

Student finds fame at Idol auditions: Freshman makes a splash with judge Cowell in Houston

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Some people spend their whole lives waiting for their 15 minutes of fame, but last month on FOX's American Idol, Contestant No. 18068 found his in less than two minutes. Jonathan Rea, freshman sociology major from Conroe, auditioned for the show in Houston in August, and it aired in January. He sang Shakira's ... [Read More…]

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