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CCSL prepares for 2014 campaigns

January 14, 2014 by Melany Cox

The coordinators for Spring Break Campaigns are working to increase participation in the upcoming trips. Mary Beth Cuevas, SBC coordinator and associate director for ACU Leadership Camps, said four people have applied for leadership positions. She said these people will help in the office and she hopes they will be able to lead campaigns as ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Spring Break Campaigns

New Year’s wipeout and realizations

January 14, 2014 by Melany Cox

After feeling like I accomplished a lot during 2013, on New Year's Day I learned a valuable lesson. I was with my extended family in Wolf Creek, Colo. on our bi-annual ski trip. First, let me point out that I'm no novice skier. I had my first lesson when I was three years old and have been skiing every other year since. I'm also no black ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Column

Christmas books bind memories

December 4, 2013 by Melany Cox

December is finally upon us. Now that it's socially acceptable to listen to Christmas music and decorate an Evergreen tree, it's time to remember why we celebrate this time of year. One of my favorite ways of doing this is to re-read Christmas stories my parents and grandparents read to me when I was a kid. We read numerous Christmas stories, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Archive, Christmas

Four Campaign locations chosen

November 22, 2013 by Melany Cox

The destinations for the 2014 Spring Break Campaigns have been selected. Four student-led campaigns will spend Spring Break in St. Paul, Minn., Seattle, Wash., Chicago, Ill. and Fairfax, Va. Mary Beth Cuevas, SBC coordinator and associate director for ACU Leadership Camps, said these locations were chosen based on past success. "We looked back ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Spring Break Campaigns

Four Campaign locations chosen

November 21, 2013 by Melany Cox

The destinations for the 2014 Spring Break Campaigns have been selected. Four student-led campaigns will spend Spring Break in St. Paul, Minn., Seattle, Wash., Chicago, Ill. and Fairfax, Va. Mary Beth Cuevas, SBC coordinator and associate director for ACU Leadership Camps, said these locations were chosen based on past success. "We looked ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Spring Break Campaigns

Renovations continue to prevent flooding

November 21, 2013 by Melany Cox

Most of the renovations to Cullen Auditorium have been completed and measures are being taken to ensure the auditorium does not flood again. The renovations began after Cullen was flooded in mid-June. Scot Colley, executive director of Risk Management and Construction, said the only part of the renovation that remains to be completed is the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Archive, Construction, Cullen Auditorium

If my life were a TV show

November 12, 2013 by Melany Cox

Back in August, I wrote a column called "Real life is not like TV." I love TV as much as the next person and keep up with several series religiously. And, since I know that my real life will never resemble a TV show, I can let my imagination run free. In a perfect world, this is what I think my life would be like if it became a TV show: The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Archive, Entertainment

Red Mango closed for unknown reasons

November 12, 2013 by Melany Cox

Red Mango, located inside the United Supermarket on Judge Ely Boulevard, closed several weeks ago. The frozen yogurt and smoothie brand occupied leased space inside the supermarket. Eddie Owens, director of communications and public relations for United Supermarkets, said he couldn't give a specific reason for why Red Mango closed the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Around Abilene

Driving safely means saving lives

November 1, 2013 by Melany Cox

Two years ago to this coming Monday, my world was torn apart when my dear friend Anabel Reid was killed in a bus accident that injured 15 other students and faculty members. Her absence left a gaping hole in my life, the effects of which I still feel every single day. The ACU community has experienced too many losses because of automobile ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Bus Accident

Driving safely means saving lives

November 1, 2013 by Melany Cox

Two years ago to this coming Monday, my world was torn apart when my dear friend Anabel Reid was killed in a bus accident that injured 15 other students and faculty members. Her absence left a gaping hole in my life, the effects of which I still feel every single day. The ACU community has experienced too many losses because of automobile ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Archive, Bus Accident

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