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Siggies plan for pavilion to celebrate 50th anniversary

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As the club turns 50 next year, alumni, sponsors and current members of Sigma Theta Chi plan to celebrate with a pavilion on the grassy area between the Brown Library and Zona Luce. Amanda Pittman, Siggie sponsor and head of the project, said that they liked the idea of doing something on campus that was for more than just club and would last ... [Read More…]

Student Productions releases Sing Song scores

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This year, to promote transparency about scores, the Office of Student Productions released each act's scores for every category. Director of Student Productions, Nick Tatum, said they wanted to be transparent, because a lot of people leave Sing Song with questions, specifically about why they placed where they did in a certain category. Tatum ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men conclude season in first round of NCAA tournament

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The men's basketball team took on Kentucky in its first-ever NCAA tournament game Thursday evening, and fell 79-44. Despite the loss, head coach Joe Golding said ACU basketball will see more success in the future. “It’s the second year we’ve been eligible for postseason play,” Golding said “I’m glad our university can experience this. It’s ... [Read More…]

University recognized as top-producing Fulbright institution

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The Chronicle of Higher Education recognized the university as a top-producing Fulbright institution. “Abilene Christian University is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-19 Fulbright U.S. students,” said Emerald Cassidy, director of public and media relations, in a press release. For the ... [Read More…]

Inspired by the maroon dollhouse

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As he picked me up and slung me over his broad shoulders, he hauled me to the garage and told me to cover my eyes. I did just that, peeking through the slits in my fingers that were big enough to keep a glimpse of the surprise ahead. I stood next to my papaw on the cold concrete floor and he let me open my eyes to see the glorious two-story ... [Read More…]

Library hours to be extended past midnight

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The Brown Library will remain open until 2 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays tentatively starting the week after spring break. For the past 18 years, Student Government Association has advocated for extended library hours, said executive president Ty Kelley. "We questioned why has this discussion gone on for so long and nothing had been ... [Read More…]

Pyle opens dream wedding venue

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Growing up in Iowa, Ashley Pyle would always pass barns in desperate need of renovation. She has wanted to open her a wedding venue since she planned her own. Though Abilene doesn’t have many deteriorating barnes, Ashley and her husband, Cason, decided to follow that model and build their own. Sabrina Cedars, Ashley’s venue on the outskirts of ... [Read More…]

Alleged sexual assault criminal case closed

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A case allegedly involving two current and one former ACU football players has been closed, according to Rick Tomlin, public information coordinator for the Abilene Police Department. "The victim in the case signed a release form which states they are not pursuing charges,” Tomlin said via email. “There is nothing available since it has been ... [Read More…]

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