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New iOS5 release brings new features

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The new iOS 5, a free software update from Apple, is now available for any iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Apple released the update on Oct. 12. The new update removes the requirement of plugging the device into a computer. Apple has installed a new feature called iCloud. "iCloud stores a bunch of information, so it is always available to your ... [Read More…]

Wholly burgers offers fresh fast food options

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Wholly Cow Burgers, a fast food restaurant, officially open their first location Oct. 3 on Judge Ely Boulevard near the ACU campus. The restaurant primarily serves burgers, fries, and onion rings. However, it also offers veggie, turkey burgers and chicken breast as well as side dishes and drinks. The restaurant offers a 10 percent discounts to ... [Read More…]

Ethnos auditions continue, lead up to November

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Ethnos performers conducted their first audition on Monday. The second audition will be on Oct.17. Students are working hard on their performances, which will run on Nov. 11-12. Veronica Whitt, International Student Association president, said ISA puts on Ethnos every fall, ISA's biggest production. After much practice and a series of ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad 2012 plans

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The Center for International and Intercultural Education will offer Study Abroad programs to Oxford, Leipzig, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, in spring 2012. Students interested in studying abroad during summer 2012, fall 2012 or spring 2013 should apply before they leave for Thanksgiving. Students studying abroad must take 15 credits for the ... [Read More…]

Students present Summit lectures

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Students had an opportunity to speak out at this year's Summit. Students spoke at six sessions and had their artwork displayed throughout the conference. Summit presenter Margaret Moore, senior youth family ministry and social studies major from Houston, said this is her first time in the program. Moore chose her own topic about how different ... [Read More…]

Chick-fil-A soon to open near campus

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Chick-fil-A will add to its Abilene presence by opening a full-size restaurant near campus by the middle of next year. The fast food delicatessen already has a store in southwest Abilene, one in the Mall of Abilene and a small location in the Hilton Food Court of the Campus Center. Chick-fil-A serves chicken sandwiches, wraps, salads and other ... [Read More…]

Computer auction scheduled for Saturday

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The university will sell off some of its older equipment during a computer auction at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Teague Special Events Center. The event will be open to the entire community. Michael Ortiz, a tech in the Office of Information Technology, said the auction will include computers used for several years by faculty and staff members on ... [Read More…]

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