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2021 Sing Song winners reminisce, look forward to normal Sing Song

March 31, 2022 by Alyssia Anuat Leave a Comment

Ko Jo Kai and Frater Sodalis were the winners of the 65th annual Sing Song that took place at Paramount Theater in April 2021 and with the return to a larger scale production, both clubs are reminiscing on past wins, hoping to add another to the roster. Sing Song, one of ACU’s most-loved traditions that started in 1957, is an a cappella singing ... [Read More…]

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Construction begins on Wessel Hall

February 24, 2022 by Alyssia Anuat Leave a Comment

The groundbreaking ceremony for Wessel Hall took place on Feb. 18 to celebrate the construction of ACU’s newest facility.  Members of the board and key donors for the facility attended the groundbreaking ceremony.  Demolition of Gardner Hall began in September while in December, Wessel Hall began construction.  Kevin Campbell, senior vice ... [Read More…]

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18th annual FilmFest returns to Paramount Theatre

February 10, 2022 by Alyssia Anuat Leave a Comment

The 2022 FilmFest Gala will be held at the Paramount Theatre on Apr. 7 at 7 p.m. The annual FilmFest Awards Gala is typically held in the Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene, but due to the pandemic, had to be held virtually while last year's FilmFest showing was held at the Beauchamp Amphitheater. The awards event is open to the public ... [Read More…]

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Rushing and NMO brings excitement to campus

January 24, 2022 by Alyssia Anuat Leave a Comment

Sororities and fraternities have participated in a variety of events this semester for the second round of rushing and New Member Orientation this year. As Greek life at ACU grows to include freshmen in the rushing and joining process, they will also expand their commitment to philanthropy and spiritual formation. Robin McPherson, senior ... [Read More…]

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Support group Voice gains more momentum through chapels

November 30, 2021 by Alyssia Anuat

Voice chapels have gone from having 30 consistent students attending to 80-100 students consistently attending. Voice chapels take place in Hart Auditorium on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 a.m. Voice is an organization on campus with the purpose of providing a safe space for people to explore the concept of their spirituality and sexuality. Voice ... [Read More…]

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ISA hosts annual Ethnos show, fundraising for International Rescue Committee

November 15, 2021 by Alyssia Anuat

International Students’ Association is hosting their annual show Ethnos on Nov. 20 from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center.  General admission is going to be $12 at the door, $8 for students and children and $10 for faculty and staff. Tickets are also being sold online and at the campus center until November 19th. Everyone from ... [Read More…]

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Intramural volleyball returns to campus

November 7, 2021 by Alyssia Anuat

The intramural volleyball season for men’s and women’s champ, rec and co-ed teams began Monday and will continue until Dec. 2.  All indoor volleyball intramurals are taking place in the Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, using gyms A, B and C to have simultaneous games. The mission of intramural sports is to collaborate with ... [Read More…]

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Cornerstone premieres first comedy play, ‘God’s Favorite’

October 26, 2021 by Alyssia Anuat

The annual Cornerstone play, a production of "God's Favorite," is set to take place Nov. 15-20 at Fulks Theatre. There will be open seating and tickets will be $25. There will be six performances with a talkback following each performance.  This is the first time a comedy play has ever been performed for Cornerstone.  Based on the book of ... [Read More…]

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African Students Association makes impact on campus and community

October 18, 2021 by Alyssia Anuat

African Awareness Week flyer

African Awareness Week took place Oct. 11-Oct. 15 and was a week full of events organized by the African Students Association. Each event raised awareness and celebrated diverse African cultures on campus and in the community. ASA held many events throughout the week including an ASA Takeover, which allowed students to dress up in their best ... [Read More…]

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Annual homecoming carnival makes a comeback after last year’s cancellation

October 15, 2021 by Alyssia Anuat

The Homecoming Carnival is back and will take place Friday, Oct. 15 from 5-8 p.m. on the Hardin Administration Building lawn and part of Campus Court. The event will be open to the ACU community and admission is free, however, inflatables will require wristbands, which will be $5 and can be purchased at the event.   The annual event is a crowd ... [Read More…]

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"Maybe we just don’t care enough. But if we do start caring, and if we become the loudest fans in the WAC, let’s stick to supportive cheering." Read more from Guest Columnist Londyn Gray:
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