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Chaplain position withdrawn, 21st Century Vision discussed at SA meeting

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress examined the 21st Century Vision and continued a vacillating debate on the creation of a chaplain position Oct. 24. After moving to definitely table a bill to create a chaplain position in the Students' Association last week, senior senator Nathan MacKenzie withdrew the bill Oct. ... [Read More…]

Video: Homecoming Parade 2007

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Organizations at Abilene Christian University often build floats to show off during the Homecoming parade. Some social club men talk about their floats and how they built them to fit the homecoming theme "The Greatest Homecoming on Earth". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfv2e_f1bzg Videography by: Zack Cunningham, Chris Hansen, Brian ... [Read More…]

Homecoming Parade 2007

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Organizations at Abilene Christian University often build floats to show off during the Homecoming parade. Some social club men talk about their floats and how they built them to fit the homecoming theme "The Greatest Homecoming on Earth". Videography by: Zack Cunningham, Chris Hansen, Brian Holland Edited by: Camille Turner ... [Read More…]

Folding up the Big Top: Queen fulfills lifelong dream

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By Denton Josey, Features Editor Lauryn Lewis was shocked to win Homecoming Queen, but she had ACU history on her side. Lewis, senior English education and integrated marketing communication major from Houston, was crowned the 2007 Homecoming Queen during Saturday's football game at Shotwell Stadium. When she heard her name called as the winner, ... [Read More…]

Global Samaritan mobilizes to help Ghanaians

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By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The mission of ACU, which is to educate students for leadership throughout the world, was seen through Global Samaritan Resources in its Chapel to collect funds for worldwide support and help. Global Samaritan Resources Student Outreach is a non-profit group based in Abilene that sends medical supplies across ... [Read More…]

Worldwide Witness offers summer missions internships

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Worldwide Witness presents students with the opportunity to experience global mission work and to see God in new ways through summer internships. The program is led by Gary Green, missions coordinator, and Wimon Walker, professor of missions and Bible. Students are sent anywhere from Denver, Colo., to Zagreb, ... [Read More…]

Halloween traditions carry over from childhood

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Armed with knives and small saws, my roommates and I began our Saturday night. Plans for our roommate pumpkin carving night had been in the works all week, and we proudly bought pumpkins , a carving kit and candles to light the jack-o-lanterns. After spreading out old newspapers and meticulously washing the ... [Read More…]

Evolving food court named, construction continues

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By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter After an almost two-month delay, ACU will dedicate the new food court Friday to ACU alumni and vice president emeritus Bill Hilton. The food court replaced the Hilton Room but will keep the name in honor of Bill Hilton. Hilton, who graduated from ACU in 1948 and joined the faculty in 1950, has given ACU 57 ... [Read More…]

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