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Cartoon: The Lunsford Tread

April 15, 2014 by Ben Todd

"The Lunsford Tread" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

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Students create 5K for breast cancer

November 5, 2013 by Brittany Sanchez

Three ACU students took on the challenge of organizing their own 5K fun run around the Lunsford Trail to raise awareness for breast cancer. All of the proceeds from the Pink Love Run will go to the Susan B. Koman foundation. Elizabeth Watters, sophomore family studies major from Houston, organized the event to show support for her friend ... [Read More…]

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Running group teams up ACU women

March 20, 2013 by Brittany Jackson

Forward LENE is a new running group for the women of ACU. It was started by Kelti Rippenhagen, junior nursing major from Austin, as a way to make exercising an enjoyable and social activity. What began as a simple conversation between Rippenhagen and fellow running enthusiasts has transformed into a team for female runners seeking community ... [Read More…]

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Video: New statue brings completion to Lunsford trail project

January 24, 2013 by Brance Armstrong

On December 7th, physical resources completed the Lunsford trailhead project with the unveiling of a large bronze statue entitled, "The Ascension." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu_JAuM75C0 Video/editing by: Brance Armstrong ... [Read More…]

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New statue brings completion to Lunsford trail project

January 24, 2013 by Brance Armstrong

On December 7th, physical resources completed the Lunsford trailhead project with the unveiling of a large bronze statue entitled, "The Ascension." Video/editing by: Brance Armstrong ... [Read More…]

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Lunsfords finance new trailhead project

January 16, 2013 by Josh Garcia

Physical resources completed construction of the Lunsford trailhead project on Dec. 7. Part of Campus Court was closed during the completion of the project, named The Ascension. Surrounded by large limestone blocks, the focal point of The Ascension is a large bronze sculpture depicting the ascension of Jesus as per Luke 24:50-51, created by Utah ... [Read More…]

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Forums and Rec Center to promote Wellness Week

September 26, 2012 by Kirsten Holman

Wellness Week aims to engage students by introducing new activities to promote all-around health through out the week. Drs. John Delony and Sam Cook Chapel forum Monday night led by. There will also be a walk around the Lunsford Foundation Trail on Tuesday. The Monday night Chapel forum will be held in Moody at 7 p.m. followed by a farmer's ... [Read More…]

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Lunsford Trail dedicated by family

October 18, 2006 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Lunsford family dedicated the Lunsford Trail to the university in Chapel Monday, almost a year after the November 2005 ground breaking. "I think it's important that we do this in Chapel, where all of you are gathered, because the gifts that brought this trail to campus were given with you in mind," said Dr. Royce ... [Read More…]

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New jogging track, same safety rules

April 19, 2006 by Optimist Editorial Board

The university's walk/jog track now finally encircles campus. The new path, six feet wide and well lit, allows students to walk, bike and run the two miles around campus on one surface. Campus has been waiting for the promised track for several years, and the anticipation has been building in the last few months, as the end date changed several ... [Read More…]

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Work begins on new jogging track around campus

August 31, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Administrative Services has decided to construct an exercise track around the premises of the school, and the project should be finished by Thanksgiving. The jogging track will be built along Judge Ely Boulevard, East North 16th Street, Campus Court and Ambler Avenue. "It will be nice to not have to run on a narrow ... [Read More…]

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