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Master of Education program continues in-person student teaching during pandemic

March 29, 2021 by Paige Taylor Leave a Comment

The Master of Education program in teaching and learning continues to place student teachers despite being canceled due to COVID-19 last year. The graduate program is unique only to ACU students that have already gone through the undergraduate teacher education program. “In the fifth year they do a year-long student teaching placement because ... [Read More…]

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Alumni travel to Indianapolis to support their alma mater

March 27, 2021 by Sheridan Wood Leave a Comment

Alumni from all over the country travelled to Indianapolis to watch the Wildcats make school history and win their first ever game in the NCAA tournament. Mark Cawyer (‘90) from Sugarland flew to Indianapolis for the weekend after attending the Southland Conference Tournament. “Our family has been watching them all year, we’re just big ACU fans, ... [Read More…]

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Braum’s awaits city approval to begin construction on ACU property

March 26, 2021 by Sheridan Wood Leave a Comment

The university has approved a location for Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores on ACU property along Judge Ely Boulevard as the chain looks to create a presence in Abilene. Judge Ely Boulevard near KFC is just one of three Abilene locations Braum’s is aiming to build on, with another location on Hardin-Simmons' property off of Ambler Avenue and one ... [Read More…]

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ACUTV summarizes eventful preparation at Wildcat Stadium

March 24, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

After working together all season to put on broadcasts from the Teague Center, ACUTV, a student-employed broadcast studio with a staff of 50 students across all majors, and the Department of Athletics teamed up to host ACU's March Madness watch party. But this was not the first event that both parties had to cover on March 20. Earlier that ... [Read More…]

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Students react to recent March Madness victory

March 23, 2021 by Dillon Daniel Leave a Comment

Students have been sharing their excitement since Saturday, regarding the 14-seed men's basketball team's victory over the 3-seed University of Texas. Since the initial excitement post-victory, students have been able to put their feelings and thoughts into words as men's team gets ready for their match-up against 11-seed UCLA Jack Marcelain, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats conclude historic season against UCLA

March 22, 2021 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

ACU's historic season reached its conclusion in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament Monday night against UCLA, 67-47. After shocking the Texas Longhorns in the First Round, the Wildcats were hoping to become the first 14-seed in 25 years to reach the Sweet 16, but poor shooting sealed their fate. "We had a 10-point game. We've been there ... [Read More…]

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Res Life to make changes to Smith-Adams

March 22, 2021 by Dillon Daniel Leave a Comment

Residence Life will begin implementing various policy changes to Smith-Adams. Shannon Kaczmarek, director of Res Life, said this is being done to better serve the student population by making the residence hall a unique housing option. "Due to Smith-Adams being off-campus, it is often at the bottom of our second-year students' list when it ... [Read More…]

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Intramural football returns to campus

March 22, 2021 by McKenna Holman Leave a Comment

Intramural football will be making a return to campus following spring break and potentially other spring intramural sports, such as modified softball, kickball and three-point shooting or water polo. Guidelines will be in place and modifications are being worked out to ensure the health and safety of everyone. Todd Rogers, director of ... [Read More…]

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Spiritual Formation Office hosts Tuesday game nights

March 22, 2021 by Sheridan Wood Leave a Comment

The Office of Spiritual Formation has begun holding game nights every Tuesday in the Hunter Welcome Center room 211 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose behind Tuesday game nights is to foster an environment of fellowship and fun for students in this time of constant change and isolation.“We really wanted to have a time where we could connect with students and ... [Read More…]

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Study Abroad lowering application fee for low-income students

March 22, 2021 by Maci Weathers Leave a Comment

Students can now request their financial situation be reviewed to possibly reduce the application fee for study abroad through a Google form. SGA President Daniel Sherman and Vice President Amy Brock brought up this issue to the Study Abroad office. This was because of a discussion in SGA from a senator about the application fee. “It is a ... [Read More…]

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The Department of Theatre is producing three spring shows, including a senior showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Read more below:
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"By being back at a church in-person, I saw the body of Christ like I had not seen it before: as a working machine." Read more from Managing Editor Dillon Daniel below:
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This year the Department of Theatre has been involved in three spring productions, a Senior Showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Two of these productions are being filmed and one will be over livestream for students and the ACU Community to watch. The Senior Showcase, which is usually in...
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"By being back at a church in-person, I saw the body of Christ like I had not seen it before: as a working machine." Read more from Managing Editor Dillon Daniel below: ...

My experience back in a fully-opened church - Optimist

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Regardless of what one may think of the state of Texas opening back up, I believe a blessing that many, including myself, are thankful for is the ability for churches to full capacity within the state. While some stores still count entrants, restaurants require masks and theatres require social dist...
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