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Tiffany Hamilton remembered in Chapel ceremony

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By Steve Holt, Staff Writer With memories, songs and prayer, family and friends of Tiffany Monique Hamilton celebrated her life Tuesday in Moody Coliseum. During the celebration, students and family used a variety of ways to honor the life of Hamilton, 22, who died Sept. 3 after a bout with pneumonia. "She had a special place in her heart for ... [Read More…]

ACU sponsors traveling Bible artifact exhibit: Exhibit at Dallas Biblical Arts Center until Nov. 16

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Along the shores of the Dead Sea, Dr. Hanan Eshel has been searching through caves, hoping to find the words of God. But he took a break from his search to see some other discoveries as they travel to museums across America. As part of that trip, he spoke on campus Monday as the exhibit-"Dead Sea Scrolls to the ... [Read More…]

Officials grant fewer exemptions: Credit-based Chapel system pushes down one-time excuses

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor One-time Chapel exemptions are becoming rarer under the new attendance policy that allows students extra opportunities to receive Chapel credit, said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. "With a credit-based system it means that there is not the same need for giving as many one-time exemptions," Barnard said in ... [Read More…]

Two years later …: Sept. 11 memories vivid; scars remain

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Only two years have passed since the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. The fiery images of planes crashing into towers, the Pentagon and a field will not soon be erased from the memories of many students. "I remember everything," said Kristi Lippert, sophomore psychology major from Cincinnati. "We were all in ... [Read More…]

Smith Hall looking for leader: Hall director Taylor accepts therapy position in Arizona

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By Brian Roe, Staff Writer Smith Hall has a vacancy. ACU will be searching for a new Smith Hall director after John Taylor decided to take a position as a therapist at an eating disorder clinic in Wickenburg, Ariz. "It was a difficult decision to make because it is so far from Abilene, especially since I have lived here 20 years and my wife's ... [Read More…]

A better fit for students?: Student housing would become more flexible if approved by council

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor The city of Abilene may raise the number of unrelated people who are allowed to live in one house from three to four residents next month. Employees within the development services department have researched other cities' policies concerning the issue and suggested raising the number. The issue will go before the ... [Read More…]

COBA’s long run to gain accreditation nears end

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By Steve Holt, Staff Writer In one month, a five-year accreditation process in the College of Business Administration will end when a site team from the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) visits ACU. From Oct. 5-8, three individuals from the international accrediting association will observe all aspects of COBA, ... [Read More…]

Some raise questions in naming of senators

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Questions have been raised about the selection this summer of three senior class officers to Student Congress. Some current and former members of Congress have questioned both the wisdom and legitimacy of Students' Association resident Jonathan Wilkerson's appointment of the senators, who have not served in ... [Read More…]

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Departments find ways to cut: Colleges choose different ways to handle across-the-board reduction

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Financial difficulties forced all departments to cut their budgets by 8 percent for this school year. Departments could choose where the cut came from and have handled the cuts differently. Departments from the College of Arts and Sciences can take the money from either their operating budget or from money ... [Read More…]

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