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ICA to lead annual Golden Gala cultural event

November 21, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

The Indian Culture Association will have its annual Golden Gala starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, inviting students, faculty, staff and the broader Abilene community to experience Indian culture. The event will feature cultural performances, authentic Indian cuisine and interactive activities that showcase Indian heritage. ICA officers said the ... [Read More…]

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Learning manners from minimum wage

November 13, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

“Will you be using the mobile app today?” or “Order when you’re ready,” the worker says over the intercom. Maybe they even say a chipper, “Chicken, chicken, chicken, whatcha pickin’?” For you, it is probably the first time you’ve heard that phrase, but for those fast-food employees, they are starting to feel like a broken record. Then, half ... [Read More…]

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Senate passes series of resolutions aimed at improving campus life, transparency

November 13, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

The Student Government Association passed four resolutions and one bill during its Senate meeting on Wednesday. The resolution addresses campus Wi-Fi privacy, vending machine access, Chick-fil-A rewards, building maintenance and community engagement initiatives. SGA President Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland, said this ... [Read More…]

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Stop hating on my Android, please

November 12, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

Let’s get one thing straight: Androids aren’t the B-list celebrities of the smartphone world. But you wouldn’t know it from the way some Apple users act – like they’re walking a red carpet while the rest of us are just trying to get through the door. Owning an iPhone has somehow turned into a personality trait. There’s this unspoken belief that ... [Read More…]

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Shutdown uncertainty has students and administrators on alert

October 31, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, the American Council on Education warns that the longer it lasts, the more likely it is to affect students and universities across the country. According to ABC News, “lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution to end what is now the second-longest shutdown in U.S. ... [Read More…]

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Rural communities fight nursing shortage

October 28, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

Despite being home to three nursing programs, Abilene continues to face challenges in meeting the demand for nurses in its hospitals. This is part of a broader national issue involving a general shortage of nursing professionals. Recently, the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing separated from Hardin-Simmons University’s nursing program, giving ... [Read More…]

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SGA is making a difference

October 17, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

In the past two school years, ACU’s Student Government Association has quietly shaped much of campus life. From getting the Rec’s ice machine fixed to pushing for a higher on-campus minimum wage, SGA has passed nearly 80 pieces of legislation since 2023, all to make student life better. During the 2023–24 academic year alone, SGA passed 40 ... [Read More…]

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Making an A is not everything

October 8, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

Every day before school, starting in kindergarten, my parents would tell me, “90 or above,” a daily reminder that I needed to make an A. I once joked with them that most parents tell their kids, “Have a great day at school,” or “I love you” before drop-off. So now, they say, “90 or above, and I love you.” They’ve become more understanding ... [Read More…]

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SGA launches first Culture Week

October 3, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

The Student Government Association organized its first Culture Week, a new campaign aimed at empowering minority students, promoting professional development and encouraging cross-cultural engagement on campus. SGA President Tamil Adele said SGA is taking extra steps this year to ensure students understand the purpose behind its campaign events. ... [Read More…]

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End times predictions miss the mark

September 25, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

For weeks, social media and the campus hummed with speculation that the rapture would happen this week. Posts pointed to world events, natural disasters and passages from the Book of Revelation as signs. Based on Mathew 24 and the Book of Revelation, many Christians believe that when the rapture happens, all true believers will be brought to ... [Read More…]

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