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Smith Adams resident starts coffee cafe in dorm

February 13, 2017 by Tori Aldana

Solomon Gerges stares carefully at his portafilter, making sure the coffee grounds are perfectly smooth across making an even bed. He skillfully tamps the coffee on the countertop, applying 30 pounds of pressure and thus preparing it for the wrath of the dragon boiler that will brew it into a shot of espresso. As the brew rains then streams into ... [Read More…]

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Duncum Center director receives State Bar of Texas award

February 9, 2017 by Tori Aldana

Dr. Joey Cope, associate professor and executive director of Duncum Center Solutions, is one of the 2016 recipients of the Frank G. Evans award presented by the State Bar of Texas. The Evans award is given by the Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the State Bar of Texas. “The award is awarded annually to persons who have performed ... [Read More…]

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Open auditions for dance, step teams

February 3, 2017 by Tori Aldana

Shades Step Team and Sanctify Hip Hop Dance Co. are two organizations on campus that will be holding auditions for students who want to move and dance. Both Shades and Sanctify’s auditions are open to anyone who would like to try. Sanctify’s auditions will be from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at Studio A in the SWRC. Shade’s auditions will be from ... [Read More…]

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Library offers data services, research assistance

January 27, 2017 by Tori Aldana

The Brown Library has resources for students, faculty and staff who need help with presentations, projects and research. According to the library's website, “Data services is a new initiative from the Brown Library aiming to help researchers in all stages of the data lifecycle.” Under data services, information can be found on how to create ... [Read More…]

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Global Game Jam offers creative challenge

January 19, 2017 by Tori Aldana

For its sixth year, students will participate in the Global Game Jam (GGJ), a challenge sponsored by the School of Information Technology and Computing. According to the official website, globalgamejam.org, “the goal is to come together and make a video game, or non-digital game like a board game or card game." Sharing a common theme and ... [Read More…]

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Abilene fire department responds to odor in welcome center

April 14, 2016 by Tori Aldana

ACU Police Department Chief Jimmy Ellison said personnel inside the Hunter Welcome Center reported smelling an electrical odor at 9:45 a.m. last friday, April 8. ACUPD, Abilene Fire Department and facilities management responded to the scene to check on the situation. The building was evacuated for 20 minutes as a safety precaution said ... [Read More…]

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Local crawfish boil to benefit AISD

April 8, 2016 by Tori Aldana

Abilene is going Cajun this Saturday for the sixth annual Crawfish Boil. A benefit for the Abilene Education Foundation, the festival has grown to be family friendly and will showcase the talent of Abilene Independent School District students. Proceeds of the event will go to benefit students and teachers of AISD, with a portion of the funds ... [Read More…]

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Zombies to invade in campus-wide game of tag

April 7, 2016 by Tori Aldana

The Zombie Apocalypse is invading campus starting Tuesday as Honors College students sign up to participate in an event known as Humans vs. Zombies, or HvZ. Founded at Goucher College in 2005, HvZ is a campus-wide game of tag. One person, known as the Original Zombie, must tag humans. Once a human is tagged, they become "infected" and join the ... [Read More…]

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Struggling students have resources available on campus

March 31, 2016 by Tori Aldana

With mid-term fast approaching, students are beginning to feel a significant amount of weight on their shoulders. Also faced with serious problems, such as health concerns and financial aid, some are struggling with the decision on whether or not to drop their classes or even withdraw from the university altogether. Dr. Eric Gumm, registrar and ... [Read More…]

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Lunsford safety at night should be considered

March 31, 2016 by Tori Aldana

Since the addition of the Lunsford Foundation trail to Abilene Christian University in 2005, students have had a place to exercise and fellowship in community during evening hours. However, the Lunsford trail's overall safety needs to be brought into consideration. ACU Police Department's Police Chief, Jimmy Ellison, has said the Lunsford is a ... [Read More…]

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