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Swing Cats slated to swing dance at weekend workshop

November 28, 2007 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Swing Cats, ACU's swing dance club, continues to grow through weekly practices, community performances, weekend trips and member dedication. The club's mission is to promote and sustain interest in pre-1950 U.S. social swing dance culture, including music, dress and period-accurate dance styles, according to ... [Read More…]

Abilene United Way nears donation goal

November 28, 2007 by Kelline Linton

By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer United Way of Abilene is finishing its 2007 United Way Campaign with ACU's active involvement. United Way is the largest charitable campaign in Abilene. It raises about $2 million each year, and the community uses 99 percent of those donations. "Almost every penny raised stays right here," said Bob Hunter, ... [Read More…]

Black Friday illustrates insane growth of American materialism

November 28, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor After a lazy Thanksgiving Day spent stuffing myself, halfway watching the Cowboys dominate and marveling at the fluffiest snowflakes ever to fall, I braved the cold to catch a movie. The Thanksgiving-night movie has always smacked of anti-social, awkward families to me, but sharing a movie with loved ones pales in ... [Read More…]

Video: Salvation Army Serviceman

November 27, 2007 by Cody Veteto

Holiday shoppers often see Salvation Army helpers ringing bells to encourage us to share. Hear words from the heart of one of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9_bqW7BGmM Video/editing by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

Salvation Army Serviceman

November 27, 2007 by Cody Veteto

Holiday shoppers often see Salvation Army helpers ringing bells to encourage us to share. Hear words from the heart of one of them. Video/editing by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

Video: Mission Thanksgiving

November 17, 2007 by Courtney Hembree

ACU students and Abilene citizens volunteer to help organize donations made to Mission Thanksgiving for the benefit of families in need. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBPnRBqpX3g Video/editing by Courtney Hembree ... [Read More…]

Mission Thanksgiving

November 17, 2007 by Courtney Hembree

ACU students and Abilene citizens volunteer to help organize donations made to Mission Thanksgiving for the benefit of families in need. Video/editing by Courtney Hembree ... [Read More…]

Tangled up in culture: Culture and entertainment combine at Culture Show

November 16, 2007 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter Students from every corner of the map will share a piece of their culture with the ACU community this Friday and Saturday night. One hundred twenty five students will perform acts from areas around the world, including China, Hong-Kong, Italy, Japan, Jamaica, Latin America, Madagascar, Philippines and the United ... [Read More…]

Hard work earns full day off

November 16, 2007 by Denton Josey

By Denton Josey, Features Editor Many staff won't show up for work Wednesday thanks to a decision the President's Cabinet and human resources made. In years past, the day before Thanksgiving break has been a half-day for staff at ACU, but this year, they have the entire day off. Suzanne Allmon, director of human resources, said the decision was ... [Read More…]

ACU Big Purple bands together for a special Christmas party

November 16, 2007 by Kimberly Prather

By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The spirit of giving is in the air with the Big Purple's annual service event with Noah Project residents. The Noah Project is an emergency center for victims of family violence where women and children are given a place to stay, are mentored and receive help to find jobs. The Noah Project's mission is ... [Read More…]