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Students win $10,000 at 10th annual Springboard

May 8, 2017 by Tori Aldana

A husband and wife team of students won the 10th annual Springboard Ideas Challenge, including a $10,000 prize, for their business idea of a security and social media integration that provides pet owners peace of mind. Sharaie and Rees Heizelman won the prize Thursday in the competition sponsored by the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and ... [Read More…]

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Third annual R&B festival brings eclectic lineup to town

April 28, 2017 by Tori Aldana

United Way is bringing an eclectic mix of rhythm and blues to Abilene this weekend. The third annual Key City Rhythm and Blues Festival will begin Friday night and last through Sunday afternoon at Nelson Park Festival Gardens. Three new faces to play this year are Jimmy D. Lane from Chicago and Malina Moye, who is based in Los Angeles. Lane ... [Read More…]

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JMC students win awards at state conventions

April 14, 2017 by Tori Aldana

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication had fifteen students bring home more than 40 awards from statewide competitions. The Optimist won Best in Show against all weekly student print publications in the state at this year's Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in Dallas. The competition took place March 30-April 1 ... [Read More…]

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Senioritis meets sophomore slump in early graduation

April 11, 2017 by Tori Aldana

How does graduating with your bachelor's degree at 19 sound? Terrifying? Yeah, that just about sums up how I'm feeling right now. As a second-year student and a senior, or seen-more, if you will, I've got my hands tied. On one, my senioritis has taken hold, and I'm ready to be done; but on the other I feel like there is still so much more to ... [Read More…]

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Students respond to Abilene Zoo swan boats

April 7, 2017 by Tori Aldana

Community members can rent swan paddle boats from the Abilene Zoo to ride on Nelson Lake. Weather permitting, people can enjoy these boats from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students looking for something unique to do with their significant other might want to try this new activity. "It's a different idea for a date; it's a different idea than just a ... [Read More…]

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Nashville, NYC bands to pop onto campus for free concert

April 5, 2017 by Tori Aldana

Indie pop bands COIN and Great Good Fine OK will be performing Friday at the Wildcat Football Practice Field in a concert hosted by The Cabinet (formerly the Campus Activity Board.) Gates open at 7 p.m. and the first 300 students to attend will receive free food truck vouchers. The Toasted Traveler, 1881 and The Sweet Side will all be serving up ... [Read More…]

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Justice Week sees lower participation than past years

March 24, 2017 by Tori Aldana

Several speakers came to campus this week to highlight issues of injustice throughout the world for Justice Week. The week, sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Formation and the on-campus chapter of International Justice Mission (IJM), featured several forums and special events all relating to social causes. Catlin Young, junior communications ... [Read More…]

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Honors College to begin CitySquare internship in Dallas

March 10, 2017 by Tori Aldana

Honors students have until Friday night to apply for a unique internship that will allow them to serve the South Dallas community. ACU Honors in Dallas at CitySquare is a summer internship program designed to provide Honors students with an integrated educational opportunity as they live, work and learn in Dallas. Honors students of any major ... [Read More…]

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Eight students to travel to NYC during spring break

March 3, 2017 by Tori Aldana

For a third year, Wildcats Serving NYC will volunteer with A House on Beekman, a non-profit organization in New York City that helps single mothers and low-income families with childcare. The group will put their "education for Christian service and leadership throughout the world" to use by helping with the preschool and after-school programs ... [Read More…]

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BSA performance will tell the story of the black community for Black History Month

February 24, 2017 by Tori Aldana

The Black Students Association is putting on its 18th annual Black History Month Production at 7 p.m. Friday. Far from a typical play, the performance is utilizing the skill sets of its members to tell the story of the black community. The production will feature acting, singing, dancing, spoken word, instruments, art and more to pull people in ... [Read More…]

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Students who test positive for COVID-19 or have to isolate or quarantine will be assigned a care coordinator to help them in their process, but ACU is asking for more volunteers. Care coordinators help students and give them support while in isolation or quarantine. Some coordinators will give them....
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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major pa...
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