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The Notion of Enough: Rachel Riley learned to have enough by going a year without spending money

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Small black letters on her wrist spell the word, “Enough.” Enough. A reminder that she has enough, that God is enough. Rachel Riley had the word tattooed on her wrist as a reminder to remain content. Five years ago, she chose to live one year without buying anything she didn’t need. Her fast from spending led her to a new understanding ... [Read More…]

SA to freshen campus center bathrooms, fund D.C. trip

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The Students' Association passed bills to fund air fresheners in the Campus Center bathrooms and a scholarship for students traveling to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration. Student Congress voted to take $150 from the congressional project fund to buy air freshener dispensers for the Campus Center bathrooms. Madeline Dayton, ... [Read More…]

Double or Nothing: Sheehy brothers find new spark playing together again

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After playing together in high school brothers Jonathan and Josh Sheehy look for more success playing as doubles partners now at ACU. The brothers, who won state together during their high school years and went 1-1 in their last tournament hosted by the University of Tulsa, look forward to using the family aspect to their advantage. “With ... [Read More…]

Graduate awareness week provides networking, information

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Graduate Awareness Week is helping students prepare for graduate school Monday through Thursday. Events throughout the week will prepare students to start considering their options after graduation, said admissions and student services advisor Jamie Bearden. Bearden said the Office of Graduate Programs is hoping students will start asking ... [Read More…]

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