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Christmas Slam offers prize for hashtag

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ACU's third annual Christmas Slam drew large crowds and friendly competition between groups on campus on Dec. 3. Christmas Slam is an ACU tradition that takes place in Moody and aims to create a family-friendly event centered around the men's first home basketball game and the women's last home basketball games of the semester. The women's ... [Read More…]

CitySquare opening exhibits ACU program

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The grand opening of ACU at CitySquare in Dallas was hosted by ACU to display the work they've done so far. CitySquare, located in Dallas is an organization that focuses on fighting poverty and providing means of education to those less fortunate. Dr. Stephen Johnson, dean of the Honors College, said ACU and CitySquare are working together to ... [Read More…]

Maker Lab benefits campus in first semester

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The Maker Lab has captured the attention of many students in its first semester being open. The Maker Lab houses a vinyl cutter, a 3D printer, a 3D scanner and other equipment that enables students and faculty to create with and learn from each other. "The Maker Lab is quite remarkable," William Kirklen, sophomore English major from Abilene, ... [Read More…]

Karaoke, cash prizes at Midnight Breakfast

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The Parents' Association passed the torch of ACU's Midnight Breakfast to the Student's Alumni Association, for the first time. Each semester, students rally together on Dead Day to eat large amounts of breakfast food and mingle the day before finals week begins. Madeline Orr, vice president of SAA and convergence journalism major from North ... [Read More…]

ACU represented at Dallas marathon

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ACU's Students' Association and ACU alumni are gearing up for the Dallas Marathon taking place on Dec. 8th. SA has been working hard to prepare for this year's marathon, recruiting runners and creating a shirt for participants to wear at the race. J.P. Ralston, SA treasurer and senior finance accounting major from Plano, regularly runs in the ... [Read More…]

Young Life hosts talent show fundraiser at ACU

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Young Life Abilene is hosting a talent show to help send special needs students to camp. Walker Johnson, senior health promotions major from Fort Worth, serves as a team leader and student staff member for the Abilene Young Life program. Walker describes the program as a Christian ministry dedicated to being present in the lives of ... [Read More…]

ACU grad student writes thesis on Duck Dynasty

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A graduate student at ACU chose to write her thesis on Duck Dynasty, an increasingly popular show which stars millionaires doing everyday activities and staying true to their Christian values. Sarah Beardsley, communications graduate student, chose the show because of her previous interest in it. "I started thinking about this project because ... [Read More…]

Quidditch tournament makes Dead Day return

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A little taste of Hogwarts will return on a broomstick as four Cornerstone classes face off in ACU's second Quidditch Tournament on Monday. DumbleMoore's Army will face off against VoldeMorris on Dead Day, led by Dr. Steven Moore and Dr. Jason Morris. "What a way to truly celebrate Dead Day," said Moore, assistant professor of language and ... [Read More…]

Where’s Willie?

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He'll never win MVP or even play a single minute. But being a good sport, he'll still suit up for every game. Even with no sweat to show for, Willie the Wildcat is a real athlete. "Anyone who has ever been a mascot can agree, you're essentially in a giant parka for various reasons from August to May," said DJ Acevedo. "It definitely takes a ... [Read More…]

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