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Eleven Homecoming Court nominees kidnapped, voting for Queen begins

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This years' Homecoming Court nominees were kidnapped in the midst their Wednesday nights, given tiaras and royal scepters and whisked away on shining golf carts. There are 11 Homecoming Court nominees this year: Meredith Thornton, Darci Halstead, Kayli Huddleston, Amy Morris, Emily Ricker, Heather Young, Courtney Ray, Kassi Riddle, Madelyn ... [Read More…]

Pepperdine provost fills new ACU position

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Dr. Darryl Tippens is stepping down as provost of Pepperdine University and returning to ACU to fill a newly created position, University Distinguished Scholar of Faith, Learning and Literature. "He will teach in English, his discipline, and he will also will serve in particular initiatives we have have," said Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost of the ... [Read More…]

Old electronic equipment to be auctioned

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Students will have the chance to buy computers and other electronic equipment for a lower price at ACU's computer auction on Saturday. The auction will take place in Cullen auditorium at 1 p.m. A variety of equipment is up for bid at the computer auction, such as laptops, desktops and printers. Eric Lemmons, Team55/HelpDesk manager, will be ... [Read More…]

Chinese Students’ Association celebrates festival

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The ACU Chinese Students' and Scholars' Association had their mid-autumn festival on Saturday. Attendance at the festival this year was higher than anticipated. The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is the day when families get together for a reunion dinner. According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, on August 15 the moon is full, and is therefore a ... [Read More…]

ACU Career Center plans for busy month

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ACU's Career Center filled its calendar with events for students all through Oct. Jill Fortson, career network specialist, said the the Career Center has a reputation for being the key that connects students and alumni to the job market. "The career center is a resource that students and alumni should take advantage of," Fortson ... [Read More…]

Abilene High to create writing center with ACU’s help

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Abilene Independent School District, with the help of ACU, created a writing center for Abilene High students. Cole Bennett, associate professor of language and literature, worked with the students to train them on strategies, methodology and reporting for the Eagle Writing Center. "It's really because we believe in helping the community, and ... [Read More…]

Recess is over for Students’ Association congress

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Students' Association is using congress to its full potential. Members are still being elected into the association. The congress is almost to its full membership of 47 members, with just five more members needing to be appointed. Rodney Johnson, junior finance major and executive vice president of SA from Odessa, said he is confident in the ... [Read More…]

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