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JMC Network shines at TIPA competition

April 15, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor Students from ACU's JMC Network won 51 awards at the 100th Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) in Dallas on Saturday. Awards were given for media including newspaper, radio and television, and ACU competed against University of Texas-Austin, University of North Texas and Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, JMC Network, KACU

True service avoids public celebration

April 15, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor ACU forces us to serve. It gets us into the community a few times, gives us a comfortable glimpse of poverty and provides us enough time to snap a few pictures of ourselves laughing and hugging the impoverished. Unfortunately and inevitably, the beginning of the distortion of a heart of service begins with a ... [Read More…]

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Design, construction plans cause ad kiosk delays

April 9, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor An ad kiosk between the Campus Center and the Brown Library is coming soon - and university administrators say they have not forgotten their promise to provide a place where students can advertise campus events. Nearly five months have passed since the university announced its plan to build an ad kiosk after ... [Read More…]

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North Abilene Wendy’s under construction

April 1, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor Never again will students have to drive across town to satisfy a Frosty craving. Abilene will receive its second Wendy's franchise near the ACU campus within months. The Ohio-based franchise dates back to 1969 and was under the legacy of Dave Thomas, who coined the term, "Quality is our logo." Today, the franchise ... [Read More…]

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One-person show challenges viewers’ cultural boundaries

March 18, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor The Office of Multicultural Enrichment will present Faces of America, a free, 65 minute one-person show that explores the experiences of nine ethnically diverse Americans, at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday. Faces of America is presented by Will & Company, a non-profit theatre ensemble based in Los Angeles. ... [Read More…]

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Dangerous environment cancels campaign to Mexico

March 6, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor The Spring Break Campaign scheduled to travel to Casa de la Esperanza, an orphanage located one hour west of Chihuahua, Mexico, was forced to change its destination to Atlanta because of dangerous conditions in Mexico. Mexico is in the midst of a drug war. More than 1,000 people have been murdered this year in ... [Read More…]

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Refugee kids see Sing Song

February 22, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor ACU for the International Rescue Committee treated local refugees to a free showing of Sing Song on Thursday night, exposing natives of Burundi, Cuba, Nepal and Bhutan to a snippet of Abilene life and an entertaining show. The IRC is a non-government organization working to resettle refugees from across the globe, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sing Song

Four students to share cardboard testimonials during performances

February 20, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor For 53 years, Sing Song has consisted of class and club acts, solo and duet performances and engaging hosts and hostesses. But this year, Sing Song: Believe will bring something new to its audience. As a part of this year's Sing Song, four students will present life struggles and tragedies in a cardboard ... [Read More…]

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Ad kiosk coming to Campus

February 4, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor In response to the new ACU policy that prohibits fliers and sidewalk chalk announcements on campus, Student Life and Physical Resources are planning to build an information kiosk near the west entrance of the Campus Center in the upcoming weeks. Mauri Westbrook, director of Student Organizations and Activities, ... [Read More…]

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All settings benefit from timeliness of individuals

January 30, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor I love the feeling of being on time. It means my day is going according to plan with no surprises. It feels good. However, this feeling shatters into a million little pieces the moment I discover that my flight has been delayed. Even worse, when I book it to my 8 a.m. class when, God knows, I'd rather be at home ... [Read More…]

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