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KACU listeners show support with pledges

April 17, 2015 by Kynzie Newman

KACU is a non-profit and NPR station funded by listener-support. They are having their Spring Pledge Drive throughout this week in an effort to receive donations. Video/editing by Kynzie Newman ... [Read More…]

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Construction begins on Halbert-Walling building project

March 31, 2015 by Kynzie Newman

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KACU asks listeners to ‘reset the preset’

March 19, 2015 by Kynzie Newman

KACU-FM has changed its frequency to 89.5 and will begin relocating its tower to reach a larger audience. The station is located on the campus of Abilene Christian University and is an NPR affiliate. video/editing by Kynzie Newman ... [Read More…]

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Art professor sculpts characters to life

February 23, 2015 by Kynzie Newman

Art professor Geoffrey Broderick has been sculpting bronze children's book characters for the Abilene Children's Art and Literacy Festival. Video by Kynzie Newman ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts, Videos Tagged With: Abilene, CALF, Department of Art and Design

Hosts countdown to Sing Song

February 13, 2015 by Kynzie Newman

Inside the minds of the 2015 Sing Song Hosts and Hostesses Cheryl Bell, Enrique Barerra, Abbie Baird, Joel Edwards, Meggie Lewellyn, and Ryce Garren as they describe the process from learning the music to the dance steps. Video by Kynzie Newman ... [Read More…]

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SAND hosts first Jingle Bell Jog 5K

November 25, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

The Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will conduct its first Jingle Bell Jog at 9 a.m. Dec. 6 on the Lunsford Trail. SAND promotes professions in nutrition and serves students and the wider public by providing valid nutrition information and services. The group has a fall fundraiser each year, and this year it is transitioning from the ... [Read More…]

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Shinnery Review converting to online publication

November 20, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

The Shinnery Review is taking small steps to transition its way to a completely online publication. The Shinnery Review is ACU's literary magazine, annually publishing student poetry, photography, short stories and artwork. It also facilitates workshops and poetry readings and brings distinguished literary figures to campus. Maggie Marshall, ... [Read More…]

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New group wants to raise environmental awareness

November 13, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

An environmental group on campus will put on an event to promote energy conservation during the holiday season. The Thanksgiving Holiday Shutdown, put on by ACU Green, encourages students to shut down and unplug all appliances before leaving for the holidays because that is where the most money can be saved. ACU Green is a synergistic ... [Read More…]

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Third annual barn dance transcends Ag closure plans

November 6, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

The Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science will kick off its third annual Barn Dance fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday at the ACU Rhoden Farm. Alpha Epsilon Sigma has partnered with Delta Tau Alpha to make plan the dance. Alpha Epsilon Sigma is composed of students who either have an interest in agriculture or environmental science. ... [Read More…]

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ISA to prepare for annual Ethnos show

October 30, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

The International Students Association (ISA) will present its annual Ethnos Culture Show Nov. 7-8 in Cullen Auditorium. The theme for this year's show is "Stories Untold." The idea behind the theme is that every person has a story that deserves to be heard. The entirely student-run production unites cultures worldwide through performances ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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