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Centennial projects upgrade campus locations

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor The university's 100th year will see more than memorabilia, a new residence hall and countless balloons and confetti squares. Physical Resources is preparing several construction projects for the campus to enhance the appearance and atmosphere of the school, said Bob Nevill, director of Physical Resources, in an ... [Read More…]

ACU Band Network connects musicians with local audience

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Students might soon have more options for their Friday nights on campus. Developers of the ACU Band Network hope to begin showcasing local bands on campus every weekend. Jordan Williams, sophomore business management major from Longview, came up with the idea of ABN last year during a meeting with Dr. Wayne Barnard, ... [Read More…]

University web site receives major renovations

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Like many parts of campus, the university's Web site underwent major renovations this summer. After several months of planning, the new Web site went live Aug. 5, said Paul Bryan, the designer of the site. Carmen Foster, Webmaster for the university, was in charge of the project and said planning for the redesign ... [Read More…]

Officials delay changes in pledging rules

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Pledging rules for this year won't change significantly after all, after a summer of discussions between Campus Life and university officials and social club advisers and officers. Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said, however, that risk management will be more highly scrutinized as the university tries ... [Read More…]

University endowment showing growth

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief For the first time in its history, the university's endowment climbed above $200 million last week after a $4 million gift came through, said Jack Rich, executive vice president of the university. After a strong year for donations to the university and investment returns, Rich estimates the endowment will have ... [Read More…]

Theatre puts on one ‘Grand Night’

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Thursday was a night of love, food, music and dancing as 10 theatre majors began the year's first production with "A Grand Night for Singing," a dinner theatre celebrating the emotions of love in relationships. The fall dinner theatre, directed and choreographed by Dawne Swearingen, associate professor of ... [Read More…]

Departments hire faculty, staff

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By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The English, sociology and theatre departments have made several faculty and staff changes this semester, adding new professors and replacing ones who left for various reasons. The Sociology and Social Work Department added one professor this semester, and one more will join the faculty next semester, said Dr. David ... [Read More…]

Student resource fair offers incoming freshmen with club and student group opportunities

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Before they even began classes, freshmen had the opportunity to learn about the different clubs and groups at the university in a student involvement fair set up by the Students' Association. From noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, freshmen browsed through 45 tables and displays set up by upperclassmen in the Hilton Room ... [Read More…]

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Team 55 technicians protect campus computers from viruses

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Team 55 technicians are staying busy this semester by keeping computers on campus updated and free from viruses. Before students can get onto the ACU network, they much register their computers with Team 55 by filling out a form that appears as soon as they try to get online. By filling out the form, the students' ... [Read More…]

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