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Fictionist club explores faith and writing

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A new club called The Fictionists made its way onto campus last spring. The club was started by William Kirklen, sophomore English major from Austin. "When I got to ACU, I wanted to join a club and become part of campus life, more specifically a creative writing club," Kirklen said. "I wanted to be a part of a more active writing club that ... [Read More…]

Chemistry Club debuts in Homecoming Parade

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The Chemistry Club will be giving the crowd their dose of "caffeine" in this year's Homecoming Parade. This is the first time since 2010 that they will have a float in the Homecoming Parade. David Sanderson, Chemistry Club treasurer, says the officer team wanted to extend the Homecoming celebration by participating in the Homecoming Parade this ... [Read More…]

Instrumental music should be allowed

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In part one of this two-part editorial, the Editorial Board discusses why instrumental worship should be implemented in Chapel. Click here to read the opposing argument. It's hard to believe allowing instrumental music in Chapel is still even a debate on ACU's campus when it seems clear that change is needed. As of this year, more than half of ... [Read More…]

A capella worship a tradition worth keeping

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In part two of this two-part editorial, the Editorial Board explains why the traditional a capella style of worship could be kept in Chapel. Click here to read the opposing argument. We worship God because he is God. True worship is defined by the priority we place on who God is in our lives. We can worship through our words, actions and, ... [Read More…]

The real #acudifference

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We often joke about the "ACU community" or the overly-hashtagged "acudifference." But let's be real, this school has something special. It's something you can't find anywhere else. I've seen it when complete strangers comforted me after I lost my best friend. I've seen it in students comforting each other when they are suffering. I've seen it ... [Read More…]

ACU hail from the ACU fail

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I'm currently on Chapel probation. I'm also on a four-year streak of opting out of Sing Song. The "World Famous Bean" maintained its fame for only my freshman year. The only social club T-shirts in my possession stumbled into my hands like The One Ring into Bilbo's. No diamond will twinkle from my hand by spring. And I hate ... [Read More…]

Most important lessons learned outside ACU’s classrooms

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I've attended the ACU Homecoming Parade, donning a purple and white cheerleading uniform since before it was illegal to throw candy from parade floats. Basically, I was raised dreaming of the day that I, like the rest of all my relatives, got to move to the holy city of Abilene. Yes, I come from one of those families. But once I finally became a ... [Read More…]

A part of the ACU legacy

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What does ACU mean to me? ACU is a legacy. My parents studied and met here on campus. One thing led to another, and I was born. In some sense, I wouldn't be here if it were not for ACU. ACU is also a chance for me to show my parents that I can survive without them. I love them to bits, and this is my chance to show them that they raised me ... [Read More…]

ACU teaches the value of friends

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I have accumulated a lot of wisdom from this great university over the past five years. I will walk away from these hallowed halls, not only with a degree, but also with valuable life lessons. I have learned in my time here at ACU that age is only a number and not everyone graduates in four years. Some people just need a little extra time to ... [Read More…]

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