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Kirby, Ellis honored with memorial plaques

April 7, 2017 by Lauren Franco

The Students’ Association Congress funded memorial plaques to honor two students who died last semester. Caitlin Walker, junior family and child services major from Dallas, proposed a bill to student congress  requesting $750 to place an engraved plaque near the GATA fountain. The plaque commemorated Katie Kirby, who passed away last ... [Read More…]

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33rd annual KGR raises funds for local nurse

April 3, 2017 by Lauren Franco

The men of Galaxy will host the Kirk Goodwin Run on April 8 to raise funds for a local nurse diagnosed with kidney disease. The KGR started 33 years ago when Kirk Goodwin, a Galaxy pledge at the time, was in a fatal car accident driving home to visit his family. Because he was in a coma for about three weeks, the family had an overwhelming ... [Read More…]

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GSP hosts 68-hour volleyball to honor Katie Kirby

March 24, 2017 by Lauren Franco

Gamma Sigma Phi will host 68-hour volleyball in Moody Coliseum March 30 through April 2. This year's event will raise money for JDRF (formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), an organization that raises money for Type I diabetes research. Bryson Jennings, coordinator of the event and the 2017-18 president of GSP, said they chose ... [Read More…]

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Transgender wrestler isn’t the one to blame

March 9, 2017 by Lauren Franco

With chills down his spine, loud cheers and deafening boos flooding his ears, high school junior, Mack Beggs stepped off of the wrestling mat with tears cascading from his eyes. Beggs had just won the University Interscholastic League Texas girls' state wrestling championship, becoming the first ever transgender wrestler to win a state ... [Read More…]

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Students celebrate International Women’s Day

March 8, 2017 by Lauren Franco

March 8 marks International Women's Day around the world. When asked what the day meant to them, students reflected on the significance of recognizing the achievements and importance of women. Natalie Jackson, freshman kinesiology major from Gonzales: “I think International women's day is the perfect opportunity to appreciate other women and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Life, News

“All” in one: In addition to golf, Karnei makes best efforts to impact campus

March 3, 2017 by Lauren Franco

With driving ambition, Kyle Karnei leads on campus with his involvement. Karnei finished his undergraduate work and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance in December, and is now a graduate student, pursuing his master’s in accounting. Throughout his four years at ACU, he has been a member of the golf team, leading his teammates ... [Read More…]

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SRWC offers massages to students

March 3, 2017 by Lauren Franco

The Student Wellness and Recreation Center will offer massages to students from 3 p.m.-5 p.m on Monday, Wednesday and Friday near the bouldering wall. “We always wanted to add that additional component of wellness,” said Joel Swedlund, executive director of the SWRC. “The relaxation, the spiritual mindset, I feel like we do that in some ways in ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Sing Song 2017

February 23, 2017 by Lauren Franco, Lydia Lawson and Erika Bolado

From hair and makeup to center stage, Sing Song was in full swing after months of preparing and practice. Take an overall look at this year's Sing Song 2017. ... [Read More…]

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Engineering Success: Time management has become a key component for Shelstead

February 17, 2017 by Lauren Franco

In just her junior year, Sydney Shelstead a 6’1" forward from Mineral Wells ranked in the Southland Conference top 10 in five categories: rebounding, offensive and defensive rebounds, field-goal percentage and blocks. She also hit 1000 career points and over 400 in the season alone. And with six games remaining in her playing career, Shelstead ... [Read More…]

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Sub T-16 returns to Sing Song after suspension

February 17, 2017 by Lauren Franco

Sub T-16 is spending its second semester back on campus putting its new values into practice for Sing Song. Sub T was suspended from campus last spring for displaying offensive phrases on its Homecoming float, known as the Gobmobile. The suspension prohibited members from participating in 2016 Sing Song. Sub T Sing Song director Lane Luttrell, ... [Read More…]

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