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Phase two completes pledging

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Social club pledging ended this weekend as phase two of the new pledging system came to a close. "Really, I think overall it was a really positive year," said Mauri Westbrook, coordinator of student organizations and activities. "In a year of transition, there's always going to be some need for clarification and ... [Read More…]

Eyeing the Judges-FilmFest: Randy Brewer

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor This year has been a year of firsts for alumnus Randy Brewer, ('93). In 2007, his work as a producer earned him the longest No. 1 running video in Country Music Television history and the first country music video nominated for an MTV Music Video Award, to name just a few firsts. "It is really neat to have those ... [Read More…]

Local car wrecks kill two

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By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter Two fatal automotive accidents in the ACU area remind students of the fragility of life and to drive with care. Just after midnight on Oct. 18, Veronica Muhle, 37, slammed into a car as it pulled out onto East Highway 80 in front of her. The impact threw her from her motorcycle and, without a helmet to protect ... [Read More…]

Conference addresses racial issues

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By Denton Josey, Features Editor Southern Hills will host a conference on racism and reconciliation this weekend. The event, 'Erasing Racism: Reconciliation of the Races in Christ' takes place Friday evening and Saturday. Jack Walker, former missionary in residence at ACU and Bible professor, is one of the organizers of the event, as well as Dr. ... [Read More…]

Spring Break Campaigns offer students alternate ways to serve during holiday

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By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The Spring Break Campaign lottery system gives students a shot at participating in the campaign of their choice as groups begin to form in preparation for this ACU spring break tradition. Monday the lottery process started in the Campus Center where students bought a ticket and then proceeded online to www. ... [Read More…]

Gospel ensemble brings cultural medley

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By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Students are preparing to hear more gospel around campus and in Chapel from the Gospel ensemble. Samuel Cook, associate professor of music and artist in residence, created the ensemble after he began to feel a need for its type a year after he came to ACU in 2000. "[This ensemble] will give ACU another face of ... [Read More…]

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