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Perry’s Prism proves see through

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Katy Perry gave herself a difficult task in attempting to eclipse the astounding success of her hit album "Teenage Dream." Arriving in the wake of her extremely publicized divorce from Russell Brand, it was inevitable that her sound and message would need to evolve. The result of this effort was "Prism," a genuine, if not shallow, effort to create ... [Read More…]

Come and hear the people sing ‘Les Misérables’

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For this year's Homecoming musical, ACU's Theatre department offers their own take on the global phenomenon, "Les Misérables". This musical has been moving audiences for over 30 years with its story of redemption, forgiveness and justice. ACU jumped on the chance to perform it as soon as the rights became available. Anchored by vocal powerhouses ... [Read More…]

Reinhard reflects on playing Valjean

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For those who are familiar with Victor Hugo's classic novel, "Les Misérables", the protagonist Jean Valjean is almost synonymous with selfless virtue and a timeless reflection of Christ's love for all of humanity in spite of sin. Colm Wilkinson, widely considered to be the greatest actor to ever portray the character, once completely silenced his ... [Read More…]

Poetry expands beyond the classroom

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When many people think of poetry, dull sonnets and incomprehensible free verse spring to mind. This art form, however, has found exciting new ways to live on. Last Tuesday the ACU English department's Writer in Residence, Al Haley conducted his yearly Poetry Slam. Featuring performances by his ENGL 323/523 Poetry Workshop class and guitar ... [Read More…]

Timberlake disappoints with ‘2 of 2’

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Justin Timberlake returned this week with the release of the second part of his album, "The 20/20 Experience." The album is anchored by the single "Take Back the Night" a smooth track with hints of disco that has already taken over the radio. "Take Back the Night" is followed by a slew of heavily syncopated songs regarding sex and women ... [Read More…]

A walk through ‘Sacred Spaces’

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Art professor Jack Maxwell - the visionary artist responsible for the Jacob's Dream sculpture - will be opening his new exhibit of paintings, Sacred Spaces, with a reception tonight at the ACU Downtown Gallery. This new show offers "intimate perspectives from recent travels in the United Kingdom and Italy." Despite the conviction that God has ... [Read More…]

Fall TV Preview: Your guide to the most highly anticipated shows

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As the Fall TV premiere season begins it is easy to get overwhelmed by the new shows and difficult to discern which old shows are worth watching. With this in mind here is an easy guide to the seasons most anticipated new shows with our recommendations for what to watch and what to skip. Sleepy Hollow Mondays 9:00-10:00 p.m. on Fox For people ... [Read More…]

Keep on trucking: Food trucks creating community

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In our culture, nothing is more valuable than time and businesses are adapting to offer customers unique experiences in a timely manner. One of the ways Abilene is striving to reach more people is through mobile food units or food trucks. The food truck trend has been steadily sweeping across the country for several years and is just hitting its ... [Read More…]

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