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NPR defunding hits home: KACU faces 31% revenue loss

September 25, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

It has been five months since President Trump halted federal funding for the organization that helped fund National Public Radio and PBS. What most people don’t know is that the campus radio station has been affected, as well. In July, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which clawed back $1.1 billion in funding that had been allocated ... [Read More…]

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Motivation requires more than grades in entrepreneurship class

September 18, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

Students in the Foundations of Entrepreneurship class pour hours of work into creating, marketing and selling their products. Yet, when it comes to profits, the money doesn’t return to the students who put in the effort, nor do they have much say in how it is spent. ENTR 120 introduces students to the basics of business start-ups. Each semester, ... [Read More…]

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SGA allocates $30,500 to student organizations

September 12, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

The Student Government Association allocated $30,500 among 60 student organizations at its semiannual budget meeting on Wednesday. The organizations that received the most funding this semester are the Asian Student Organization, the Indian Culture Association and the International Student Association, which all received more than $2,500. If ... [Read More…]

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Elections, annual budget meeting lead SGA’s 102nd year

August 28, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

The Student Government Association is preparing to serve the student body for the 102nd year, starting with elections and the annual budget meeting. Upcoming Senate Elections While the executive cabinet is already in place, students wanting to be involved in SGA still have the chance by running for Senate. The last interest meeting was ... [Read More…]

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Students cite housing struggles after The Arch rebrands

August 24, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

One of the main apartment complexes that houses university students, The Arch, changed management companies and owners over the summer. The Arch was rebranded as The Grand at Buffalo Run. Residents say the change in management has created communication issues regarding move in. Front desk officials at The Grand said a new manager was hired to ... [Read More…]

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Opening Assembly to commence 120th year

August 24, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

The 120th school year will officially begin with the traditional Opening Assembly in Moody Coliseum on Monday. This year, the annual flag ceremony will feature more than 100 flags representing the countries, U.S. states and territories of students and faculty. This year’s featured speaker will be Mike Cope, who is the director of ministry ... [Read More…]

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Love is in the air, in Moody and on the Lunsford Trail

May 7, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

As the sun sets across the Lunsford Trail, campus couples come out for their nightly walks. Whether it is a first date, a weekly walk or a recurring venture for a married couple, the Luns has become a popular date spot on campus for all relationship stages. “On one Luns lap, I think I see about five or six couples,” said Lillie Richardson, ... [Read More…]

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Mr. ACU, Miss ACU honored at send-off

May 7, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

Grant Perkins and Athena Triantopoulos were voted Mr. ACU and Miss ACU before the Senior Candlelight Send-off on Sunday. The Student Government Association honors one man and one woman each year with this award, which recognizes seniors who represent ACU’s mission during their time as students. “The point of it is to recognize exceptional ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

May 5, 2025 by Daniel Curd and Makayla Clayton

Spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre on Sunday night. The ACU community joined seniors in worship and reflection as faculty and staff offered prayers and encouragement. Bible professor Beth Ann Fisher opened the evening with a prayer, and psychology professor Rachael Riley delivered the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: candlelight, candlelight devo, candlelight devotional, Sendoff, Senior Sendoff

University plans to avoid immediate impact of tariffs on campus construction

April 30, 2025 by Makayla Clayton

Recent tariffs on imported goods have added a layer of complexity to ongoing and future construction efforts. However, according to Kevin Campbell, senior vice president of operations, the university has avoided increased construction costs through strategic timing and planning. “For the most part, we've been able to avoid the majority of the ... [Read More…]

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