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If life were like a musical

October 22, 2013 by Melany Cox

The Department of Theatre put the icing on the Homecoming cake with their production of "Les Misérables," which concluded this weekend. The performance of this classic musical was deeply moving. Through their voices, the cast shared the despair, hope, sorrow and love with the audience. Being an avid lover of musicals, I was anxious to see ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Archive, Music, Theatre

Gutenberg JMC dinner honors alumni

October 18, 2013 by Melany Cox

Students, faculty and alumni from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated the 21st annual Gutenberg Celebration Thursday night in the Hunter Welcome Center. Three alumni received the department's Gutenberg award. Gary G. Hamilton ('04), Elvin Ong ('95) and Kate Vein ('99) were recognized for distinguished professional ... [Read More…]

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Gutenberg JMC dinner honors alumni

October 18, 2013 by Melany Cox

Students, faculty and alumni from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated the 21st annual Gutenberg Celebration Thursday night in the Hunter Welcome Center. Three alumni received the department's Gutenberg award. Gary G. Hamilton ('04), Elvin Ong ('95) and Kate Vein ('99) were recognized for distinguished professional ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Gutenberg Award, JMC

The real #acudifference

October 18, 2013 by Melany Cox

We often joke about the "ACU community" or the overly-hashtagged "acudifference." But let's be real, this school has something special. It's something you can't find anywhere else. I've seen it when complete strangers comforted me after I lost my best friend. I've seen it in students comforting each other when they are suffering. I've seen it ... [Read More…]

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

Lawn, patio to be added next to Mabee Hall

October 15, 2013 by Melany Cox

The area between Mabee Hall and the Don Morris Center will be transformed into a lawn and patio. Scot Colley, executive director of Risk Management and Construction, said the area was dug up for part of the loop line construction project, which began in mid-May and has reached completion. He said, for the most part, the area is shaded throughout ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Archive, Construction, Mabee Hall

The house on Coconut Road

October 3, 2013 by Melany Cox

I spent a week of summer vacation at the beach with my family. My parents, sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and I loaded our cars and caravaned to Surfside Beach, a tiny town nestled on the Texas coast. We stayed in a rented beach house named the "Boat House," a blue dwelling situated on Coconut Road off the Blue Water ... [Read More…]

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

Winner of Idea Challenge still in the works

September 26, 2013 by Melany Cox

In April, Dylan Benac, senior political science major from Beorne, was announced as the winner of the Greatest Idea Challenge. The Greatest Idea Challenge was launched last year to encourage students to present ideas to improve or innovate life at ACU. Benac's idea of introducing a student/faculty mentoring institution won first place. He ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Greatest Idea Challenge

Fiction needs positive characters

September 20, 2013 by Melany Cox

Many of my childhood days were spent curled up with a book. I was the kid in first grade who was excited when the teacher told us to read quietly at our desks. I would stay up hours past my bedtime, reading by the light in my closet. By the time I was in fourth grade I felt like I had read every book worth reading in my school library. Though I ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Fiction needs positive characters

September 19, 2013 by Melany Cox

Many of my childhood days were spent curled up with a book. I was the kid in first grade who was excited when the teacher told us to read quietly at our desks. I would stay up hours past my bedtime, reading by the light in my closet. By the time I was in fourth grade I felt like I had read every book worth reading in my school library. Though ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Archive

Summit sessions include coffee house style forums

September 12, 2013 by Melany Cox

Three coffee houses will take place next week as part of ACU's annual Summit. They will meet Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Brown Library Commons. Coffee houses are interactive discussions centered around topics involving faith and theology. Dr. Brady Bryce, director of ministry events, said coffee houses are ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, Brown Library, Summit

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