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19th annual FilmFest awards student work

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The 19th annual FilmFest gala awarded students for their work in short films on Friday at the Paramount Theater downtown. The theme of this year’s event was 'Flashback.' 14 student groups submitted films to this year's competition with 14 awards being earned at the end of the night. The winners for this year's FilmFest include: Best Picture – ... [Read More…]

Gallery: FilmFest brings cinema to life, showcases student talent

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The Learning Studio hosted its 19th annual FilmFest on Friday. The event showcased a variety of short films in different genres, featuring the creative and artistic talents of ACU's film students. This year’s winning films included: Best Picture – “The Trapper” Best Documentary – “What Is Church?” People’s Choice – “She Liked Green” Best ... [Read More…]

Gallery: ICA celebrates start of spring at Holi Festival

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The Indian Culture Association hosted the Holi Festival of Color Saturday. ICA provided attendees with an opportunity to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, which signifies the victory of good over evil as well as the start of spring. The festival included traditional music, dance, food, and the throwing of colored powder. ... [Read More…]

Blue Skye and sunshine in Taiwan: Gill named newest Fulbright scholar

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While in transit to a research conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, napping Alpha Chi members were woken up by a declaration made by few. “I’m a Fulbright scholar!” Student Government Association vice president Skye Gill, senior English major from San Antonio, is ACU’s most recent Fulbright scholar. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a ... [Read More…]

Swing Cats to celebrate 20 years on campus

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ACU Swing Cats is holding their 20th Anniversary dance April 29 at the Elks Art Center in Downtown Abilene.  Swing Cats was the first dance club on campus, chartered in 2003 after 25 students responded to an interest group meeting organized by Dr. Cole Bennett, founder and current on-campus sponsor.  The 20's style dance group was given ... [Read More…]

Seniors, Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai take home trophies from Sing Song 2023

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The Senior Class, Gamma Sigma Phi and Ko Jo Kai all took home first place trophies from the annual production of Sing Song Saturday.  Sorority Ko Jo Kai’s Christmas themed show titled “Kojies in Toyland” took the top spot in a close run against sorority Sigma Theta Chi. The theme was based on toy soldiers that are sold every year at Christmas. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Greek Life, mixed voice acts perform in Sing Song 2023

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Members of 13 sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts performed in three Sing Song shows for audiences at the newly renovated Moody Coliseum on Friday and Saturday. The themes ranged from "Top Gun" to toy soldiers and crayons with three groups taking home first place trophies. The winners of Sing Song 2023 are as follows: Men's ... [Read More…]

Smilin’ Bob: Remembering the life and legacy of Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ Hunter

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Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ D. Hunter died Feb, 11, 2023 at the age of 94. He spent his life in service to Abilene Christian University, the greater Abilene community, the state of Texas and Texas higher education through his multiple roles. And while Bob is remembered for his nearly half century of service to the university and roles as a representative in ... [Read More…]

Hosts, hostesses to take Sing Song stage

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The 2023 Sing Song hosts and hostesses have dedicated the past several months to rehearsals and preparations for this weekend's production. Host and hostess vocal coach Marlow Rodgers said the four women and two men who will host the show will take the entertainment and talent of Sing Song to the next level. “They sing group numbers, duets, ... [Read More…]

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