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Bean learning to adjust with no dishwasher team

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The Bean is hiring for dishwasher positions. With no current dishwasher on staff, the Bean has had to forgo the reusable, washable utensils to make up for the lost manpower on staff. “We have been actively recruiting for new dishwashers at the Bean and have advertised the position on over 50 job sites," Casida said.“We are presently working with ... [Read More…]

Protester arrested on campus

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Darren Hagood, 2014 alumnus, was arrested on campus April 1 outside of the campus center after complaints were issued to ACUPD. ACUPD received multiple calls and complaints about an individual with a noose around his neck, no shirt on and a message painted on his chest. After Hagood refused to give ACUPD his name or move to an unrestricted ... [Read More…]

Sing Song history, tradition continues with modern shows

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On Valentine’s day of 1957, the campus made history by hosting the first-ever campus-wide Sing Song. That year, with 23 participating groups, a sold-out production took place in Sewell Auditorium with no judging criteria or overall categories, and Galaxy took the first-ever Sing Song win. Current and recent former directors of Sing Song said the ... [Read More…]

ACU Leads, the university’s new quality enhancement program

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The university has chosen to focus on developing student leadership skills as part of its efforts toward regional reaccreditation. Every decade, as part of its regular reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the university is expected to produce a Quality Enhancement Program – known in higher ... [Read More…]

Micro-trends are a danger to Gen Z and the planet

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Just a year ago, we were wearing chunky rings and recycled clothing. Now, we wear whatever Maddie or Cassie wears on the latest Euphoria episode. Despite the 'hype' and different clothing trends, young people end up changing their wardrobe seemingly every month. These fast-moving trends are called micro-trends, fashion that falls faster than it ... [Read More…]

House party shooting on Lincoln under APD investigation

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Abilene police are still investigating a shooting that took place at a house party two blocks from campus that sent a 20-year-old man to the hospital, but so far, they have made no arrests in the case. The incident took place Feb. 18 in the 2100 block of Lincoln, at a home east of campus, at what the Abilene Police Department described as a ... [Read More…]

Student Life requiring fraternity, sorority community service

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After a change made this semester, members of Greek Life organizations are now required to receive a minimum of five service hours per member. Outside of changing the name from "philanthropy" to a "service project," sororities and fraternities are also required to collect donations during at least one event, such as a social or formal. These ... [Read More…]

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