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Harjo aims to represent Native American heritage through collegiate career

December 15, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

Raychael Harjo, a sophomore guard from Moore, Oklahoma, was first introduced to the sport she loves, which would become her career, by her family when she was a little girl. "All my relatives, my aunts, uncles, they've all played basketball," Harjo said. "And my dad, he showed me when I was really young. He showed me how to shoot and dribble and ... [Read More…]

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The artist behind the art, Maddie Rogers

December 14, 2022 by Emily Shafer

From study tips to Christian encouragement, artist and small business owner Maddie Rogers has you covered. If you’re needing some inspiration or a pop of color to brighten your day, her Instagram, @ohsosunnyart, is just a few clicks away. On this page, she shares whatever she feels called to, mainly in the realm of hand-lettering, and she has ... [Read More…]

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Carter Wood: The fountain singer

December 14, 2022 by Mariah Williams

Walking past the mall area on campus between 5 and 6 p.m., you might hear a familiar tune matched with the soothing voice of Carter Wood, junior worship ministry major from Midland. Wood performs worship songs on a bench Monday through Thursday, if weather permits, to spend time with God. “I love spending that hour with him and just being ... [Read More…]

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Name, image and likeness policy and its impact on the ACU student athlete

December 14, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

On July 1, 2021, the livelihoods of college athletes changed forever. But this time it had nothing to do with gameplay. Starting that summer, college athletes were finally granted allowance from the NCAA to be able to profit off of their name, image and likeness (NIL), after years of debate between the NCAA and its student ... [Read More…]

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Trials, tribulations and Jai’Vion Seat

December 8, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Overcoming adversity is a strength for freshman guard JV Seat from Edmond, Oklahoma, and his strength shines brightly on and off the court.  Journey to becoming a Seat JV was homeless at 9 years old before living at Boys Ranch Town in Edmond. After moving to the Boys Ranch Town, he started third grade at Chisholm Elementary in Edmond where he ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU MBB, Brette Tanner, JV Seat, Rob Seat, Shane Cowherd, Wildcats Basketball

In area of accessibility, there is more to be done

December 8, 2022 by Emily Shafer

“This elevator is kinda scary to use,” a female student tells her friend as they load up on the ancient contraption in the Hardin Administration building. “Sure is,” a man adds, wheeling by in his chair. The difference between the two? One is able-bodied and the other isn’t. One needs to use the elevator and the other doesn’t. What’s ... [Read More…]

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Tristin Keller, jack of all trades, aims to master one

December 1, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

A "jack of all trades," is defined as a person who does various types of work. For students, that can mean jobs or maybe a double major, but one of ACU's student athletes fits that description to the letter. Tristin Keller, a freshman guard from Mason, has been involved in the world of sports ever since she was little but the hardwood of a ... [Read More…]

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From house to residence hall: Dr. Macaluso moves to Bullock, connects with students

November 23, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

Living in a two-bedroom apartment below college freshman boys with two children is not the ideal residence for most people. But Dr. Suzie Macaluso is thriving in ACU’s Bullock Hall as she embraces the challenge and opportunity to impact students’ lives. Macaluso serves as an associate professor of sociology and gerontology and the director of ... [Read More…]

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Omicron Xi Chi joins Greek Life to create new spaces for minority women

November 18, 2022 by Sydney Varner

For Senia Overstreet, being a Black woman on campus means she is used to putting herself out there in order to be seen. On ACU’s campus there are a few different spaces for minority women, but it was still missing that space in one key component of the ACU culture: a sorority. A sorority where women like Senia could all be seen.  Omicron Xi Chi ... [Read More…]

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How sustainability affects the World Famous Bean

November 17, 2022 by Maci Weathers

On the purple walls of the World Famous Bean above the bright decals of onions and fresh vegetables appears the word recycling. But when the dishwasher turnstile isn’t running and the trash cans are stacked to the brim during the lunch rush, recycling is the least likely thing on everyone's minds.  Most students looking at sights in the Bean ... [Read More…]

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