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Kiss or diss: The mistletoe woes

December 4, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Come December, couples will be found lingering under laden doorways. Couples not yet coupled will avoid it like the plague, for under it demands the "Define The Relationship" discussion. The culprit is in the mind of every preteen boy, or rather, over it. But whether you are the kisser or disser, harmony can be found in dealing with this ... [Read More…]

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Aaron Watson returns to ‘Mingle & Jingle’

November 21, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

ACU looks forward to its second annual Mingle & Jingle on Dec. 2, which will kick off the holiday season with free hot cocoa, a visit from Santa and a concert by country music star Aaron Watson. Mingle & Jingle is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to join together on ACU's campus in celebration of the ... [Read More…]

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‘Twas eleven weeks before Christmas

October 8, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Sleigh bells ring, and Americans can't help but listen, thanks to Kmart. The retailer aired the first commercial of its holiday season roster on Sept. 8, promoting its famous layaway program with the voiceover, "Don't let the holidays sneak up on you." The ad snuck up one month and 20 days earlier than Kmart's first holiday promo last year. The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Archive, Christmas

Mingle and Jingle rings in Christmas season

December 7, 2012 by Alikay Wood

On Sunday ACU hosted its first Mingle & Jingle, an event designed to celebrate the Christmas season and bring the Abilene community together. Tamara Long, director of Admissions, said that Mingle & Jingle was a collaboration across the entire campus. "Student life and staff came together wanting to do something that drew together ACU and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Showcase Tagged With: Aaron Watson, Christmas

Mabee turns ‘Ridiculously Christmas’

December 7, 2012 by Audrey Schaffner

Freshman men and women gathered Nov. 29 during visitation for a Christmas party in the Third North hallway of Mabee Hall. "The party was called 'Ridiculously Christmas' and was put on by some students," said Trenton Carothers, RA in Mabee and senior mathematics and finance major from Early. Matt Ruiz, freshman speech pathology major from ... [Read More…]

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Video: Community gathers for first Mingle and Jingle

December 5, 2012 by Brance Armstrong

Students and community members gathered for the first annual Mingle and Jingle. Patrons enjoyed visits with Santa, a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and an acoustic concert by country star Aaron Watson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2vmZ3ooHHo Video/editing by: Brance Armstrong ... [Read More…]

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Holiday spirit Slams, Jingles campus

December 5, 2012 by Gabi Powell

Charity, presents, an NBA acrobat group and President Schubert were all part of ACU's second annual Christmas Slam Tuesday night, giving students a time to mingle  before finals week. It came two nights after "Mingle and Jingle" put campus in full Christmas spirit with Santa Claus, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and an acoustic Aaron Watson ... [Read More…]

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Orchestra, choir to perform in Vespers

December 5, 2012 by Kirsten Holman

Rehearsals for the Christmas Vespers Concert began in October for both the ACU Orchestra and Choir, who have been working hard for this seasons upcoming show. This years Christmas Vespers Concert is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Abilene on 1333 N. 3rd Street. Admission is free for everyone. This years 6th annual concert ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Big Purple, Christmas, Music

GATA spreading cheer to Phillipines

December 5, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

The women of GATA have undertaken Operation Christmas Child for the first time by putting shoeboxes together for children in the Philippines. Samaritan's Purse is the international relief association that puts on this program every year around Christmas time. By filling a shoebox with toys, one can provide Christmas gifts to a child in need. "The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Christmas, Community Service, GATA

Community gathers for first Mingle and Jingle

December 4, 2012 by Brance Armstrong

Students and community members gathered for the first annual Mingle and Jingle. Patrons enjoyed visits with Santa, a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and an acoustic concert by country star Aaron Watson. Video/editing by: Brance Armstrong ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Aaron Watson, Archive, Christmas

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