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The Netflix Fix: Dope

February 26, 2016 by Mercedez Hernandez

R, 1 HR., 43 MINS. Malcolm, played by Shameik Moore, is a classic high school geek; he goes to class, gets good grades and has zero experience with the ladies. Despite this, he has two ride or die friends in the just-as-geeky Job and Diggy. The trio bond over their shared love for 90s hip-hop culture although they spend quite a bit of time ... [Read More…]

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The Netflix Fix: World of Tomorrow

February 26, 2016 by Mercedez Hernandez

NR, 17 MINS. The World of Tomorrow is an existential crisis delivered at a break-neck speed that will have you laughing every time you jump into a new dimension, and in this short film that's practically every minute. This colorful and abstract short is creator Don Hertzfeldt's first digitally animated film and his first effort has not gone ... [Read More…]

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Art students win at Intercollegiate Student Art Competition

February 26, 2016 by Mercedez Hernandez

Art students swept at The Center for Contemporary Arts' Intercollegiate Student Art Competition Feb. 11. Out of the 24 competitors who placed or received honorable mentions, 15 of them were ACU students. This is the seventh year the Center for Contemporary Arts has hosted the competition for students of ACU, Cisco College, Hardin-Simmons ... [Read More…]

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Keep Abilene Interesting: The Micah Bynum Story

February 3, 2016 by Haley Remenar

Abilene is anything but boring for Micah Bynum. He used to live in the paradise of Hawaii, but today he's pursuing his passion for music here in West Texas. "Once you start it's really easy to keep going, especially here in Abilene," Bynum said. Although he's not studying music, Bynum is finding ways to play professionally in venues like ... [Read More…]

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The Netflix Fix: Side Effects

January 22, 2016 by Mercedez Hernandez

R, 1 HR., 46 MINS. In this crime-thriller drama, Rooney Mara stars as Emily Taylor, a woman struggling with severe depression. After her husband Martin, played by Channing Tatum, is released from prison for insider trading, Emily's symptoms worsen and she makes an attempt on her life by driving her car into a concrete wall. While being treated ... [Read More…]

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The Netflix Fix: Making a Murderer

January 22, 2016 by Mercedez Hernandez

TV-14, 1 season, 10 episodes Making a Murderer is a documentary following the real-life story of Steven Avery, a man who served 18 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted. In 1985, Avery was convicted in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, for the attempted sexual assault and murder of a townswoman. Avery claimed his innocence for 18 years and ... [Read More…]

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Theatre prepares for spring 24 Hour Musical

November 20, 2015 by Megan Abel

The Department of Theater has wrapped up auditions for their charity event, the 24 Hour Musical. Auditions for the musical took place Sunday in the Williams Performing Arts Center, and all students were welcome to try out. Also, students unable to sing were able to audition with a 60-second monologue in place of prepared music. "An event ... [Read More…]

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17th 24fps Film Festival

November 11, 2015 by Forrest Lorenzen

The 17th annual 24fps International Short Film Festival premiered Nov. 6-7 at the Historic Paramount Theatre. ... [Read More…]

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Students prepare for Ethnos showcase

November 6, 2015 by Optimist Staff

Ethnos is an annual showcase put on by the International Student's Association with the hopes of showing students the cultures of their fellow classmates. The JMC Network caught up with some of the groups as they prepare for the show. Video/editing by John Puckett ... [Read More…]

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‘Don’t Leave Me’ festival brings first ever Texas pop punk concert

November 6, 2015 by Tori Aldana

The first annual 'Don't Leave Me Festival' was a showcase of 10 pop punk bands from across Texas, held on October 30. The JMC Network got an up-close look at this year's feature band, 'We live like thieves'. Video/editing by Tori Aldana ... [Read More…]

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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