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Highland Church of Christ fundraises for missions during Ultimate Game Night

March 28, 2019 by Abbey Lee

Highland Church of Christ hosted Abilene’s Ultimate Game Night Wednesday evening in the Hunter Welcome Center. The fundraiser benefited the church’s youth ministry and missions. They will send a group of 20 people to Brazil for a bilingual summer camp in July. Video by Abbey Lee. https://youtu.be/r3bFfkfmRRE ... [Read More…]

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Study Abroad: Students think of Oxford as new home

February 19, 2019 by Allison Harrell

When I first arrived at 9 Canterbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6LU, it seemed as though I was arriving at a summer camp. Our house director, Jacqueline Morrison, led us on our first tour through the main city center. I remember thinking that Oxford looked impossibly overwhelming. I quickly realized this new setting was more permanent ... [Read More…]

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Teaching Kitchen class shows students how to make poke bowls

January 30, 2019 by Amber Chavez

On Wednesday, Chartwells held the first Teaching Kitchen class of the semester – which taught participants how to make salmon poke bowls. Video by Amber Chavez. https://youtu.be/kfdsDSWJ8rI   ... [Read More…]

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Study Abroad: Getting there is the hardest part

January 22, 2019 by Allison Harrell

Submitting my application to Study Abroad was a last minute decision for me, but I believe in the importance of regular risk taking to remind yourself that you can do all the things that your subconscious may be telling you otherwise. Sometimes it is best not to wait around making the lists of pros and cons and instead let yourself experience ... [Read More…]

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Despite snowy weather, Abilene Holiday Market experiences high turnout

December 8, 2018 by Amber Chavez and Abbey Lee

The craft fair featured over 50 vendors, live music and food. Video by Amber Chavez & Abbey Lee. https://youtu.be/CleDlX-6d04 ... [Read More…]

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Nil Santana on his contributions to the Maker Lab

October 12, 2018 by Amber Chavez

Maker Lab Associate Director Nil Santana discusses the different projects he's worked on in the five years since the lab was created. Video by Amber Chavez. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FhZWoj-VAM&t=4s ... [Read More…]

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Nil Santana on the making of the ACUTV studio

October 12, 2018 by Amber Chavez

Maker Lab Associate Director, Nil Santana, explains the process of designing the ACUTV studio. Video by Amber Chavez. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PuqeX8bpMc&t=2s ... [Read More…]

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Over 700 community members attend annual Walk for Alzheimer’s

September 16, 2018 by Amber Chavez

The Alzheimer's Association's signature fundraising event raised over $84,000 for their mission to end Alzheimer's. Video by Amber Chavez. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GHLPaT6yAQ ... [Read More…]

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Two Birds, Two Wipeouts

August 31, 2018 by Amber Chavez

Staff members Austin Allison and Amber Chavez rode Bird scooters for the first time to see how they worked out. https://youtu.be/j3vx_D1tWgA ... [Read More…]

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Por el amor de México: Ballet Folklórico continues to bring Latin culture to the Big Country

April 29, 2018 by Emily Guajardo

With intense focus and tiny droplets of sweat running down their olive skin, eight little girls twirl around in their multi-colored skirts of pink, aqua blue and purple inside the dimly lit girls' gym at the Jefferson Center on the corner of S. 14th street. Mariachi music begins to play from a mini speaker set at the front of the gym. The girls ... [Read More…]

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