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New text alert system gives immediate, important information

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The university launched its new text message alert system, ACU ALERT, Wednesday morning, aiming to further pursue a commitment to safety. "It is amazing how fast of a response you get with this system," said Lynne Bruton, Campus Emergency Response Team member. The university purchased the system in October, and ... [Read More…]

Chapel forum speaker shares lessons learned on the street

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Mike Yankoski's desire to understand homelessness led him to take action - not in a soup kitchen, but on the streets of Denver, Washington, D.C., Portland, Ore., San Francisco and Phoenix. A sermon about living compassionately rather than learning about compassion spurred Yankoski- who was in college at the time- ... [Read More…]

Math club aims to make math fun, serves local kids

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Mu Sigma, ACU's math club, is spreading their gift of math around Abilene by offering free tutoring to local Abilene Schools as a service project. Last Friday, the first service project was conducted. The project involved going to Abilene High School and tutoring during a study hall. Mu Sigma members hope to ... [Read More…]

Directors named for class, club acts

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By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter Nineteen directors were chosen Nov. 2 for the 14 acts in Sing Song 2008, "World Tour." The production will consist of customary performances by classes and social clubs in addition to a combined performance by Essence of Ebony, Hispanos Unidos and the International Students' Association. One director, Rebecca ... [Read More…]

SA voices Chapel concerns: Thompson fields questions over likes, dislikes of Chapel format

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association discussed Chapel, dipped into the Congressional discretionary fund and created a temporary Chaplain position on Wednesday in another marathon meeting. Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president of student life, fielded responses from Congress members, telling them now is the time for change in ... [Read More…]

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