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Bid Night recap

October 3, 2015 by Savanah Silva

With rushees finishing their first week of pledging, the JMC Network looks back at how bid night went for the clubs and their members. Video/editing by Forrest Lorenzen and John Puckett ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Bid Night, Pledging, Social Clubs

JMC Network Newscast – September 26, 2014

September 26, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: First, an inside look at the new pledges accepting their bids during call night. Then, special footage from the social clubs' bid nights as the pledging process begins. Also, a look at this year's freshman follies production. Finally, 2014 Summit 'Earthed' highlights. Laura Benson - ... [Read More…]

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Bid Night kicks off new pledging season

September 25, 2014 by Bianca Luna

The 2014 Bid Night kicked off this year's pledging season. Bids were initiated into social clubs with long standing traditions and a few new rules. This year's pledging season will be three weeks long, a contrast to the previous year's five weeks. Video by Nathan Lundeen & Bianca Luna Editing by Bianca Luna ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Bid Night, Pledging, Social Clubs

Photo Gallery: Bid Night 2014

September 22, 2014 by Optimist Staff

Social clubs welcomed new pledges with activities across campus on Friday, Sept. 19. [flickr album=72157647820630232 num=24 size=Square] ... [Read More…]

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Bid on It: Social Clubs initiate new pledges on Bid Night

September 21, 2014 by Linsey Thut

On Friday night, campus was filled with women skipping in single file lines wearing shirts with marker all over them and men carrying pictures of fruit and chanting about cows. No, the ACU campus did not go crazy; pledging kicked off with the time-honored tradition of Bid Night. Throughout the night, a total of 388 students were welcomed, and ... [Read More…]

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Call Night dials up new group of bids

September 19, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

On Call Night, ACU's social clubs invited more than 600 students to pledge their clubs. This sparks the beginning of the three weeks of pledging for the 2014 bids. Video by Jamie Swallows & Nathan Lundeen Editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

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Bid night kicks off the fall 2013 pledging season

October 4, 2013 by Denzil Lim

The 2013 fall pledging season started with bid night for a record number of pledges. Video/editing by: JP Festa And Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: Bid Night 2013

October 2, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

Pledging kicked off with Bid Night Friday evening and lasted until early Saturday morning. More than 400 students are pledging social clubs this semester. [flickr album=72157636090503213 num=32 size=Square] All photos by Mandy Lambright, Chief Photographer ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 10.02.13

October 2, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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Pledging begins with Bid Night

October 1, 2013 by Madeline Orr

Starting Friday night and not ending until the early hours of Saturday morning, Bid Night was just the beginning of pledging for more than 400 students who are pledging social clubs this semester. Between various locations on and off campus, prospective members of social clubs participated in club activities and traditions throughout the ... [Read More…]

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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