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ACU signs pre-development agreement for $28.7 million apartment complex

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The university has signed a pre-development agreement for the construction of an apartment complex north of ACU's campus on North Judge Ely Boulevard. The new apartment complex will hold 240 apartments and cost an estimated $28.7 million. Even though the project isn't slated to finish until 2022, pre-leasing is expected to be available before ... [Read More…]

Tailgating scheduled for upcoming home games

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Events for Wildcat football have been scheduled despite the setbacks due to the continuing pandemic. There will be three home football games which will be kicked off with a tailgate each game, starting with the Homecoming game on October 17. "We are really wanting to include all student organizations, and all departments are encouraged to ... [Read More…]

Pledging seasons shortened during fall semester

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With several changes made to combat the spread of COVID-19, pledging season has been pushed back near the end of in-person instruction and shortened to two weeks. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities, said the many changes being made this year is to keep students safe on campus. "It's not an easy process to get ... [Read More…]

Mansell shines in lopsided defeat to Army, 55-23

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Senior quarterback Peyton Mansell's matchup against Army Saturday meant more to him than others with his family's history attending West Point. Both of his parents attended the academy, but they were actively rooting for their son in the purple and white. "Driving up I was texting my parents sending pictures, and they told me how many ... [Read More…]

Event approval committees formed due to COVID-19

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Two event approval committees have been formed to regulate safety among faculty, staff and student events due to COVID-19, one for the University and another for Student Life. “I am heading the committee for university events approval," Toni Young, alumni relations and university events coordinator, said. "Nick Tatum heads the committee for most ... [Read More…]

Tailgating, Abilene Zoo carnival highlight 2020 Homecoming plans

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Events for Homecoming have been scheduled amidst uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic. The first event to kick off the Homecoming Weekend will be a praise day Chapel on Oct. 16. “We are planning a Friday praise day for those on campus and virtually," said April Young, officer of alumni and university relations. "We’re still working on ... [Read More…]

Residence halls reopen lobbies for visitors

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The Office of Residence Life made the decision to open its residence hall lobbies to guests on Sept. 11, changing a previous decision at the beginning of the semester. With the start of a new semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the residence halls had been closed to guests to combat spreading the virus. The main goal of residence life is to ... [Read More…]

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