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Moody Coliseum completion to be pushed back

January 25, 2022 by Maci Weathers

Moody Coliseum's completion date is being pushed back due to multiple construction issues and materials not arriving on time. Kevin Campbell, senior vice president of operations, said the construction is taking longer than expected due to some underlying challenges and supply chain issues. “Over the last 6 weeks, there have been additional ... [Read More…]

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Burst pipe drives Colorado leadership class online

January 18, 2022 by Maci Weathers

For the past 23 years, the course 'Christian Business Leadership Principles' has been hosted in Colorado but was canceled this year due to a water pipe burst at Crooked Creek, the camp where the students planned to stay.  “This was our first year at the Crooked Creek camp, which is a Young Life camp,” said Dr. Dennis Marquardt, associate ... [Read More…]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just as important as the Fourth of July

January 17, 2022 by Maci Weathers

We as Americans have an automatic patriotism when it comes to our national holidays. However, when it comes to Martin Luther King Jr. day, some, and most, Americans tend to look past the holiday like any other day. Growing up we all learned of the events that occurred for MLK day to become a day at all. Americans have a responsibility to help ... [Read More…]

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Moody Coliseum new possible February completion date

December 13, 2021 by Maci Weathers

Moody Coliseum is now projected to be finished by February, according to Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations. The project overall has gone very smoothly despite hiccups in shipping and weather delays. Currently, the locker rooms are ahead of schedule, however the seating bowl continues to be behind schedule. “It is hard to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

College of Arts and Sciences split under consideration

November 23, 2021 by Maci Weathers

After continued success in programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the university is considering splitting these two growing programs. More details will be available once the funding for the split is achieved. Dr. Gregory Straughn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said the split is a part of his vision of the future for the ... [Read More…]

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New Sing Song student directors prepare for normal production after COVID-19

November 4, 2021 by Maci Weathers

Sing Song directors continue to prepare for the 2022 production after a last year's show being affected by COVID-19. This year's student directors, chosen by the Office of Student Productions, are seniors Jackson Scott and Riley Fisher, and juniors Sam Onstead, Eboni Wescott and Caroline McKnight. Onstead, a junior finance and accounting ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

SGA and Braver Angels debate opens doors for students to speak their minds

November 2, 2021 by Maci Weathers

With the help of Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization helping young Americans have depolarized conversations, SGA was able to host a debate over if private companies can mandate vaccines. Students on campus were welcome to attend and register for the event. SGA promoted students to speak their minds at this event and to make sure they have ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Galaxy suspended for a year after hazing investigation

October 21, 2021 by Maci Weathers and Sydney Varner

Men's fraternity Galaxy has been placed on a one-year suspension by the Office of Student Life after an administrative investigation concluded a violation of Texas hazing law took place during rushing event. An email sent out to the student body from Dr. Tamara Long, vice president of enrollment and student life, detailed the terms of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News, News

New Member Orientation opens doors to prospective members

October 19, 2021 by Maci Weathers

The first round of new member orientation for this school year is coming to a close and Sororities and Fraternities are reflecting on the season after the year of set backs due to COVID-19. With some clubs like, Ko Jo Kai pulling in 60 new members and GATA pulling in 23 new members, all of the Greek Life on campus are returning to a normal NMO ... [Read More…]

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Human Collective supports financially struggling Abilene community

September 28, 2021 by Maci Weathers

The Human Collective is a new club on campus that supports the financially underrepresented in Abilene and the surrounding community by educating, acting and showing love to people in poverty.  “We are creating a culture at ACU where people are aware of people who struggle with financial insecurity,”  Gracyn McGathy, president of the club and ... [Read More…]

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