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Waynai Bible on the move

May 8, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

The university’s 1,094-pound Waynai Bible has moved from its temporary home in Washington D.C. to take part in a traveling exhibit with the Museum of the Bible. The Bible was loaned to the museum in April of 2013 to be restored and later displayed as part of a touring exhibit of rare Biblical texts by the Green Collection. “We loaned the ... [Read More…]

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Generic Senior Goodbye Column

April 21, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

23 days. That’s how many days I have left as a college student. You might be thinking, “oh great, I bet this is another one of those sappy goodbye columns that all graduating Optimist members write,” and you, my friend are correct and should prepare yourself because this is going to be the sappiest letter you’ve ever read. I’ll be honest, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

ACU for Life to host pro-life feminist speakers

March 10, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

Pro-life group New Wave Feminists will speak March 23 in Hart Auditorium at 6 p.m. to raise awareness for the pro-life movement. The speakers of the group are self-proclaimed feminists who were formerly pro-choice and now travel across the country sharing the experiences that made them change their perspective on abortion. New Wave Feminists ... [Read More…]

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Everyone should listen to Shia LaBeouf

March 3, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

A wise man once said, “don’t let your dreams be dreams.” I started the process of not letting my dreams be dreams just this past weekend when I shot my first ever short film, which will be entered into Film Fest. It was a fully packed few days of filming, with my crew working from about 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., fueled by coffee and Jack and Jill ... [Read More…]

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Campus Store to host spring Graduation Fair

February 23, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

Soon-to-be graduates can expect to see items like rings, robes and diploma accessories in the Campus Store this coming month. The Campus Store will host its Graduation Fair March 29-30. Graduation regalia, order announcements and rings will be available for pre-order at the fair and a professional photographer will be present to perform free ... [Read More…]

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University considers film short course after Sundance trip

February 3, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

Several students have returned to campus after spending a week at the Sundance Film Festival to attend a Christians in Film forum. John Puckett, junior multimedia major from Amarillo, Forrest Lorenzen, junior multimedia major from Amarillo, Jessica Clark, junior multimedia major from Wylie, and Allison Brown, senior journalism major from ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: January 17-24, 2017

January 27, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

Weekly Highlight Report: 01/17/2017 9:23 a.m. A student’s bicycle was stolen from outside of McDonald Hall during Winter Break. 01/17/2017 11:30 a.m. A student’s bike was stolen from outside of Smith-Adams Hall during the Winter Break. 01/19/2017 9:58 a.m. An unknown suspect stole a Stihl Magnum leaf blower from Landscape and ... [Read More…]

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Human Resources launches Sick-to-Service program

January 27, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

Human Resources announced a new program that allows staff and faculty to trade sick days for time off in order to participate in service related projects and activities. The Sick-to-Service program, (S2S), became effective on Jan. 1 of this year. Employees who maintain a balance of 240 hours of sick leave are eligible to transfer up to 24 hours ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: January 10-17, 2017

January 20, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

Weekly Highlight Report: 01/12/2017 3:50 pm A student reported the theft of her bike’s tire and rim while the bike was parked outside the dorm during Winter Break 01/14/2017 09:45 am ACUPD arrested a former student in the Sikes Hall parking lot for 3 felony burglary warrants stemming from recent ACUPD Burglary and Theft ... [Read More…]

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Advising center unveiled for spring semester

January 19, 2017 by Mercedez Hernandez

After several months of construction, Wildcat Central opened its doors Monday, providing students with the opportunity to access academic advising and student services in one location. With the start of the spring semester came the opening of Wildcat Central, the permanent home of Student Services, formerly The Depot, and ... [Read More…]

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Students who test positive for COVID-19 or have to isolate or quarantine will be assigned a care coordinator to help them in their process, but ACU is asking for more volunteers. Read more below:
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Students who test positive for COVID-19 or have to isolate or quarantine will be assigned a care coordinator to help them in their process, but ACU is asking for more volunteers. Care coordinators help students and give them support while in isolation or quarantine. Some coordinators will give them....
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Analyzing the Capitol riots through both lenses - Optimist

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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major pa...
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