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Hailey bids farewell to full-time teaching

September 27, 2021 by Gracyn McGathy

Dr. Mel Hailey, professor emeritus of political science, has retired after over 40 years at the university. Hailey graduated from ACU in 1970 and, beginning in 1974, taught at both the collegiate and high school levels. Starting out as a social studies teacher at Cooper High School, Hailey accepted a position as a political science professor at ... [Read More…]

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Welcome back: Alum Jason Ellis named new police chief

August 20, 2021 by Sydney Varner

ACU recently named Jason Ellis the new ACUPD Police Chief after the previous Chief, Jimmy Ellison, retired last year. Ellis graduated with a bachelor's in criminal science and said he immediately knew he wanted to serve in the police force. Since then, Ellis has served as an officer, detective and watch commander in Frisco for 23 years with a ... [Read More…]

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Student filmmakers aim to film feature film over summer break

May 27, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

Both ACU students and recent alumni are teaming up to do one of the most ambitious things to do as a young filmmaker: Creating a full-length feature film, with all production happening over the summer. At the helm of this project are Brody Jasso, a sophomore acting and musical theatre major from Snyder, and Braden Garner, a junior liberal ... [Read More…]

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A Veggie-Tale: Students waltz with potatoes for Chapel credit

May 6, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

If one were to walk into Cullen Auditorium on a Tuesday at 11:20 a.m., they would be surprised to see college students singing along with Larry the Cucumber and laughing at a joke made by Bob the Tomato. So, why are students so interested in watching a show from the late-90's and early-2000's about talking produce telling bible stories? To ... [Read More…]

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‘Stay out of my bubble!’ Return to normalcy has some yearning for social distance

May 4, 2021 by Sheridan Wood

After a full year of enforced social distancing, everyone’s “bubble” seems to have grown in circumference. And for many at this point, it’s not even out of fear of COVID – we are all just used to the extra elbow room.   As vaccines have started rolling out and the pandemic is trending in a favorable direction, things are finally getting back to ... [Read More…]

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Lucky Number Seven: Hosts and hostesses to take on Sing Song changes

April 20, 2021 by Dillon Daniel

This year's Sing Song will take on different elements compared to past Sing Songs with regulations concerning COVID-19 with at least six less acts and a different, smaller venue at the Paramount. The seven hosts and hostesses that will perform this year and be the first group to work around these factors are: Cason Lowe, senior ... [Read More…]

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Book Review: ‘The Grief We’re Given’ and the end of COVID-19

April 20, 2021 by Gracyn McGathy

What is grief if not love persevering?  - WandaVision This past year we’ve seen tragedy after tragedy befall on our neighbors, friends and family. For some, these hardships have occurred with greater severity than others, like losing a loved one or being hospitalized themselves. Others, like me, missed prom and graduation, missed out on weddings ... [Read More…]

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Jones, Denton run unopposed for SGA office

April 6, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Annual elections for Student Government Association President and Vice President started this week, the second year with two candidates running unopposed.  Candidates Bekah Jones and Boone Denton, running for President and Vice President respectively, have both been previously involved with SGA and have shaped a campaign geared towards ... [Read More…]

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Book Review: ‘Overdoing Democracy’ by Robert B. Talisse

March 16, 2021 by Gracyn McGathy

Nobody wants to read another monologue on “messy politics.” Frankly, the outpour of information and unwarranted opinions are enough to send any person over the edge. For the purposes of this review – I’ll refer to politics as a chocolate milkshake: simple, easily digested, and not controversial (mostly). You’ll thank me later. Chocolate ... [Read More…]

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Griffis accepts position of Dillard RD

February 25, 2021 by Alyssa High

Lindsey Griffis is returning to ACU after accepted the position of Resident Director at Dillard Hall. Griffis graduated worked as a recovery advocate at a collegiate recovery center for women ages 17-24 while attending college at Texas Tech University. After graduating in 2016 with a degree in human development and family studies, Griffis moved ... [Read More…]

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