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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor As ACU continues to evolve technologically with the times, the changes affect the uses of student computing. MyACU and Webmail received large makeovers during the summer that will give students more options and will eventually include new features. New features allow users to choose which announcements they ... [Read More…]

Worm temporarily closes network: University sustains minimal damage

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The effects of a new computer worm hit the ACU network Aug. 16, forcing network administrators to shut it down until Aug. 18. The worm, commonly known as W32.Blaster.Worm, could have easily spread throughout the network if students weren't given the opportunity to disinfect and protect their computers, said K.B. ... [Read More…]

Building, Tower get cleaned up: Donors help pay for building’s first mildew removal since 1989

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Biblical Studies Building and the Tower of Light received some of the most noticeable maintenance over the summer with a cleaning to remove mildew and stains, as well as other exterior enhancements. The grout and caulk between each stone of the buildings were replaced because the old grout was failing, ... [Read More…]

Female student assaulted: No further incidents reported, police say

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor A female ACU student was assaulted near her house on East North 23rd Street while walking her dog at 10:45 a.m. on July 18. The white male, described as in his early-to-mid twenties, parked his dark vehicle in front of the student, got out and engaged her in friendly conversation about her dog. When he asked if ... [Read More…]

ACU Police crack down: Security and parking tickets affected by change in policy

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Among several changes in the ACU Police Department, the enforcement of parking tickets will change slightly this year. The old software used for tickets was not compatible with the conversion to Banner, so new software was purchased. Tickets are still issued the same way, with a slip of paper left on the ... [Read More…]

ACU lands in top tier of U.S. News ranking, finishing 21st of 126 colleges in region

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor U.S. News and World Report ranked ACU 21st in the "Best Universities- Master's" category out of the 126 schools in the West region. This ranking places ACU in the top tier of quality, roughly the top quarter of the schools, for the fifth consecutive year and nine of the last ten years. "One of our key goals is ... [Read More…]

Changes affect halls, Sing Song: Latest Campus Life shake-up reflects shifting personnel

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Personnel changes in Campus Life have switched around titles, offices and administrators. In the student productions department, Kendall Massey has taken over for Phyllis Wilson, who resigned last year. "He is an extremely talented guy," said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. "There are a lot of neat things that are ... [Read More…]

Students trade Abilene heat for missions, mosquito nets

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor This summer, many students are trading in the heat, dust and wind of Abilene for a temporary home overseas as missionaries. Lindsey Webb, junior music major from College Station, is going to Thailand with a program called "Let's Start Talking." Webb, three students and one ACU graduate will be teaching Thai ... [Read More…]

President grants Chapel amnesty: Money to ‘wipe the slate clean’ for absence violators

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief President Royce Money cleared the slate for every student in a stage of Chapel probation, granting full amnesty Thursday after the Chapel Task Force recommended he do so. Students who have exceeded their allowed absences or have been placed on Chapel probation for any reason-including sliding and gliding-will ... [Read More…]

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