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Gallery: Bid Day kicks off New Member Orientation

January 25, 2025 by Sarah Thompson

The sororities and fraternities kicked off their New Member Orientation on Bid Day as they began their two-week pledging process. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete various tasks as instructed by their officers. The new members will spend the next two weeks learning about their club's traditions ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: Delta Theta, DT, Frater Sodalis, Galaxy, Gamma Sigma Phi, GATA, GSP, Sigma Theta Chi, TKG, Tri Kappa Gamma

Gallery: New Member Orientation kicks off with annual Bid Day

February 12, 2023 by Daniel Curd

Sororities and Fraternities recently welcomed their new members with a festive and exciting Bid Day on Saturday, February 4. This marked the first day of orientation for the new members, who will spend the next two weeks getting to know each other, learning about club traditions and participating in various events. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Delta Theta, Frater Sodalis, Galaxy, Gamma Sigma Phi, GATA, Ko Jo Kai

Benefit run attracts 140 runners despite half marathon cancellation

April 24, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

One hundred and forty participants lined up across from the ACU police station Saturday morning to take part in the 33rd annual Kirk Goodwin Run. The event hosted by the men's social club Galaxy, was first started in 1983 in honor of Kirk Goodwin, a member of the 1983 Galaxy pledge class who passed away in a fatal car accident. Since then, the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Galaxy, KGR

Turning Tables: Garza boosts Abilene nightlife

April 22, 2016 by Mercedez Hernandez

Rudy Garza, senior marketing major from Corpus Christi, is turning the tables on Abilene nightlife. Garza has been the Friday night DJ of Stairs, a downtown nightclub that opened last November, and will be playing his last set this Friday from 9-12 p.m. Garza bought his first turntable in January and began performing at friends' houses. After ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, News, Showcase Tagged With: Abilene, Galaxy, Music, Students

32nd annual KGR draws hundreds of runners

April 29, 2015 by Savanah Silva

Sun and a light breeze greeted runners Saturday morning as the 32nd annual Kirk Goodwin Run kicked off another year of charity runs. This year, students from Hardin-Simmons University, faculty, staff and community members participated in the KGR in support of the cause. The KGR is one of Abilene's most well-known 5Ks, along with the Run The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Galaxy, KGR

Countdown with men’s social clubs

February 5, 2015 by Optimist Staff

The men of Trojans and the men of Galaxy give a rundown of their upcoming performance at this year's annual ACU Sing Song. Video by Josh Cook Editing by Jessica Clark ... [Read More…]

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Galaxy to have benefit dinner for KGR

October 9, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

Galaxy will have their first benefit dinner on Friday to raise money for the Kirk Goodwin Run in the spring. In 1984, Galaxy pledge Kirk Goodwin was killed in a car accident while driving home for the weekend. Galaxy men knew they couldn't take away the pain from the tragedy, so they came together to lessen the financial pressure on the Goodwin ... [Read More…]

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Kirk Goodwin Run alters traditional race

April 22, 2014 by Catherine Blakemore

The men of Galaxy will put on the 31st annual Kirk Goodwin Memorial Run 5K and the Run the West half marathon, this Saturday. The run will begin on ACU's campus and go around the Abilene area, varying on route for both types of races. Individuals can run the 5K for $20 and the Run the West half marathon for $80. Aaron Brooks, senior marking ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Galaxy, Kirk Goodwin Run

Extreme makeover: Galaxy edition

November 30, 2012 by Taylor Langston

This time of the the year for many club members represents tacky sweater parties and Christmas socials but Luke Sorrell, senior biochemistry major from Coppell, has a greater vision for the men of Galaxy. This Saturday, members of the social club will be teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to help build a home for a deserving Abilene ... [Read More…]

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