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‘The Little Mermaid’ makes a splash transitioning into the Civic Center

October 6, 2022 by Maci Weathers

The Homecoming Musical “The Little Mermaid" is making the change to the Abilene Civic Center after being expected in the new Boone Family Theater.  With this move, the Department of Theatre was able to use the set from "The Little Mermaid" tour due to the larger stage. As well, the Abilene Civic Center will be able to hold around 1,000 more ... [Read More…]

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Student organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 27, 2022 by Maci Weathers

National Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15 with students and organizations celebrating their cultural heritage across campus. Student organizations will celebrate this month with events such as Entra A La Plaza, Chapels with Hispanic speakers and other smaller events including game and movie nights. The upcoming events are as follows: ... [Read More…]

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Let’s be honest, Yik Yak is toxic for campus

September 27, 2022 by Maci Weathers

It's no question that Yik Yak is an entertaining app to be on. Even I can see the appeal even despite the uncomfortableness that comes with the inevitable 'calling out' of people behind a screen. Locally, students can post on the app when Chapel starts and the person preaching says something funny or controversial. Or they can post when a ... [Read More…]

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Fall season of Greek Life begins with new sorority, rushing

September 22, 2022 by Maci Weathers

Alpha Kai Omega, Omicron Xi Chi, Nu Kappa Psi and Trojans hosted rushing and New Member Orientation starting Sept. 18 lasting through Oct. 2. The clubs were allowed to take pledge classes early this fall before the main rushing season begins in October. The new sorority, Omicron Xi Chi, or OXC, took their first pledge class on Sept. 16. Due ... [Read More…]

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‘The College Tour’ to showcase student experience

September 15, 2022 by Maci Weathers

ACU will be featured in the eighth season of  The College Tour, a television show showcasing student experiences on campus. The College Tour is a documentary-style show that aims to show what it is like to be on various college campuses. ACU will be featured among other colleges, such as the University of Oregon and Texas Christian ... [Read More…]

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The Band CAMINO to perform in re-opened Moody Coliseum

September 1, 2022 by Maci Weathers

The Band CAMINO's is set to perform after the grand opening of Moody Coliseum on Saturday. With their most popular song coming in at 70 million streams, The Band CAMINO was established in Memphis, Tennessee in 2015 and continues to be based in Nashville. The band is the next band to perform in the ACU concert series following increasingly ... [Read More…]

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A better Mood(y): Coliseum reopens after renovation

August 29, 2022 by Sydney Varner and Maci Weathers

For many students and faculty, the large windows, neon signs and LED lights sitting a few yards north of the center of campus are unrecognizable. For others, the new facility is all they’ve ever known. But to everyone, Moody Coliseum is a household name. Sitting just adjacent to the heart of campus, Moody in its newly renovated glory is ... [Read More…]

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Spring commencement returns to stadium for second year in a row

May 11, 2022 by Maci Weathers

Due to the ongoing construction of Moody Coliseum, graduation continues to be in the wildcat stadium There will be three ceremonies starting with an evening graduate ceremony on May 6 at 8 p.m. Continuing the with the undergraduate ceremonies on the next day, May 7, one morning and one afternoon at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. respectively. Garrison ... [Read More…]

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Campus construction continues to impact all corners

April 29, 2022 by Maci Weathers

The university is ushering in a new era that will be filled with newer, nicer buildings, but it's not without bittersweet reactions from students and alumni alike. Five construction projects are taking place all at once on campus: The Science, Engineering Research Center (SERC) Wessel hall in the Freshman Village Moody Coliseum ... [Read More…]

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Cullen Auditorium still set for a name change alongside renovations

April 26, 2022 by Maci Weathers

Cullen Auditorium is expected to be handed over to the university in June 2022, alongside a name change that coupled with the renovation will create new future for the Cornerstone class, Chapel and the Department of Theatre. Despite the same supply issues that have delayed the grand opening of Moody Coliseum, Cullen Auditorium has been moving ... [Read More…]

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