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Service provides unexpected joy

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This spring break, I went to Chicago on a spring break campaign. I originally had gone as a favor to a friend who needed somebody older than 21 to drive a van, but at the end of the trip, I was so glad I went - not because of the generic tourist stuff, but because of how I felt God's presence in the work we did. Granted, I did go to the Sears ... [Read More…]

Snow cone season signals spring

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Snow cone stands around Abilene are opening for the summer season, including Cajun Cones and Hard Rock Ice, both located conveniently near ACU's campus. Hard Rock Ice is located off Judge Ely Boulevard between North 10th Street and Rushwood Drive, while Cajun Cones has a new location behind Chicken Express on North 10th Street. Maria Hernandez ... [Read More…]

Mauri Westbrook retires to raise family

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After five years at her position as coordinator of Student Activities and Organizations, Mauri Westbrook will retire to raise a family as a stay-at-home mom. Westbrook said she was excited to be raising a daughter but was also sad to be leaving. "ACU will always hold a special place in my heart, but this is the best thing for our family," ... [Read More…]

Overheard at ACU causes campus Twitter

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A new social media presence "Overheard at ACU" is retweeting and posting what students at Abilene Christian University are talking about. The site's administrators trawl students walls and tweets, and then post what they say on its on page. Students are also able to post what they heard on campus themselves. Scott Kilmer, director of Online ... [Read More…]

Pecans provide simple pleasures

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I made a resolution to walk to school every day this semester, not because I was concerned with my global footprint and reducing carbon emissions, but because I'm a cheap son-of-a-gun, who hates paying $3 a gallon for gas. Surprisingly enough, I've kept my New Year's Resolution - it actually only covers five months - except for the mornings when ... [Read More…]

Church service soothes stress

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Sunday morning church service is a time filled with communion and connecting with God and with our fellow man. It's a time to rest from the week, but sometimes we feel like we're too busy to rest. It's common knowledge that on days like Easter and Christmas, church attendance booms. But on the other side of the coin are days when the crowd thins ... [Read More…]

Art students plan New York trip for spring break

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Spring break will take on a more metropolitan design for Ryan Feerer, Mike Wiggins and their 20 students this March. Visiting professor Feerer and Wiggins, department chair of Art and Design and associate professor will take the 20 students to New York City to meet with a variety of designers, schools and studios during the holiday. The trip was ... [Read More…]

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