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Bowling alley to be closed

August 24, 2012 by Josh Garcia

The bowling alley, located underneath the main floor of the Campus Center, is to be closed at the end of the fall semester. "For the past several years we have seen two trends: declining student use of the bowling alley area, and increased cost to maintain the bowling equipment," said Jeff Arrington, associate vice president for Student ... [Read More…]

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ACU bowling alley cuts hours

March 23, 2011 by Samantha Sutherland

The on-campus bowling alley was forced to cut its hours of operation as a result of the dropping interest in bowling as a weekday activity. The alley's new hours took effect Monday. The lanes will now only be available for use on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 11 p.m. Joel Swedlund, manager of the McGlothlin Campus ... [Read More…]

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Bands play to save ACU bowling alley

November 5, 2008 by Laura Acuff

By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor In response to rumors that the Campus Center's bowling alley will be converted into offices, bands The Rockin' Extensions and Swing the Lead will perform a concert to promote the bowling alley at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Living Room. A petition for students to sign may be circulated at the concert, said Tim ... [Read More…]

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Video: Bowl for Kids’ Sake

November 10, 2007 by Courtney Hembree

ACU students go bowling to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4K6y5O-U6Q Video/editing by Courtney Hembree and Camille Turner ... [Read More…]

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake

November 10, 2007 by Courtney Hembree

ACU students go bowling to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Video/editing by Courtney Hembree and Camille Turner ... [Read More…]

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Congress’ first spent funds of year for bowling

November 2, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress spent the first of its $4,000 discretionary fund on free bowling and charity at Wednesday's meeting. Senior senator Alaina Bearden and junior senator Kelline Linton presented a bill for free bowling two days a week from 7 to 10 p.m. in the campus bowling alley. "It's just [for] ... [Read More…]

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Plans to tear down bowling alley scrapped because of high cost

April 11, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Five-hundred and thirty seven ACU Facebook protesters can put their worries on hold - the McGlothlin Campus Center bowling alley is here to stay. The original plans of tearing down the bowling alley in the basement of the Campus Center as part of a renovation plan for a new food court were scratched after a ... [Read More…]

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SA uncovers $30,000 expense: Congress forced to pay for electronic bowling scoring built last year

September 3, 2004 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Amid confusion and questions of financial mishandlings, the Students' Association this week found itself owing $30,000 for the electronic scoring in the bowling alley that should have been covered by last year's SA budget. Executive treasurer Tyler Cosgrove explained to the new Student Congress in its first ... [Read More…]

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After some changes, SA budget approved: Congress passes all but $30,000 for bowling

February 13, 2004 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The Students' Association approved the vast majority of its record-breaking budget Wednesday, releasing thousands of dollars for student groups across campus and authorizing the creation of an Internet voting system. All but $30,000 of the $111,500 proposal was approved; Student Congress postponed for one week ... [Read More…]

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Xbox, TVs added to recreation center: Bowling alley business expected to pick up

January 28, 2004 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer During winter break Campus Center officials installed four televisions and four Xbox video game systems in the bowling alley to try to bring in more business. Joel Swedlund, manager of the Campus Center, has made plans to have an open house from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday with free pool, video games and bowling. He is ... [Read More…]

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