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Sitting bucks

April 23, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

By Sommerly Simser, Student Reporter Four ACU students spent their Saturday, from sunrise to sunset, in a tree in front of Nelson Hall. With a sign hanging on the trunk and a money jar sitting on a table adjacent to the tree, the sitting paid off - the students raised more than $280 for various mission trips the tree sitters will be going on this ... [Read More…]

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Philosophy doctorates awarded to faculty

April 16, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

By Sommerly Simser, Student Reporter Numerous years of hard work, taking classes, reading and writing hundreds of pages on a topic of one's choosing can lead to the success of earning a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in any field. And this school year, a handful of ACU faculty members have done just that. "It took me close to seven years to earn ... [Read More…]

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VAHS forum addresses relationship, dating questions

February 27, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

By Sommerly Simser, Student Reporter "Sex, lies and relationships" was the topic of conversation Friday night at a forum put on by Virtuous African Heritage Sisterhood (VAHS). More than 50 people attended the open-floor discussion, which was located in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. "It's great that there is such a diverse group ... [Read More…]

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Video: Harlem Globetrotters in Abilene

February 6, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

The Harlem Globetrotters dribbled their way into Abilene recently to put on an exciting show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlXulEl1dPA Video/editing by Emily Jorgenson and Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

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Harlem Globetrotters in Abilene

February 6, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

The Harlem Globetrotters dribbled their way into Abilene recently to put on an exciting show. Video/editing by Emily Jorgenson and Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Harlem Globetrotters

Video: ACU vs. Tarleton

January 31, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

Nationally ranked ACU takes a heavy loss to also nationally ranked Tarleton State University Tuesday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJMC0Twx2jw Video/editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

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ACU vs. Tarleton

January 31, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

Nationally ranked ACU takes a heavy loss to also nationally ranked Tarleton State University Tuesday. Video/editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Basketball, TSU

Video: ACU Basketball Hosts Tarleton State

January 29, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

ACU in a disappointing loss to Tarleton State University, both nationally ranked teams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtg8azIUtD4 Video/editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

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ACU Basketball Hosts Tarleton State

January 29, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

ACU in a disappointing loss to Tarleton State University, both nationally ranked teams. Video/editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

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