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Pledging registration deadline Sunday for women

August 30, 2011 by Christianna Lewis

Morgan Myer, psychology major from Richardson, was not entirely sure she wanted to pledge to a social club when she signed up for rushing during her sophomore year at ACU. Yet through rushing, Myer came to realize that social clubs were much more inclusive than they were credited to be, Myer said. She created lasting bonds with women - even if ... [Read More…]

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Changes cripple pledging process

April 15, 2011 by Optimist Editorial Board

With the removal of the physical part of pledging next semester, social club bids will lose much of their significance, both for members and those pledging. Clubs recently were informed that the physical activities that typically play an integral role in pledging will be removed from the process, and pledges no longer will be allowed to perform ... [Read More…]

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Clubs prepare spring rushes

April 15, 2011 by Christina Burch

Students interested in pledging a social club this fall will have the opportunity to preview each club as spring rushing begins April 18. Students can meet and mingle with ACU's various social clubs at an all-club rush from 5-6:30 p.m. in the campus mall area. Each club then will host two rushes of its own, one per week, from April 19-29. Mark ... [Read More…]

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Clubs to eliminate physical pledging requirements

March 30, 2011 by Linda Bailey

Pledging will look a little different next fall. Administrators eliminated the use of calisthenics as an approved pledging activity and shortened pledging to five weeks from six weeks. Calisthenics is defined as systematic rhythmic bodily exercises performed, usually without apparatus, according to Webster's Dictionary and the ACU Anti-Hazing ... [Read More…]

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Three men’s clubs to offer spring pledging

January 28, 2011 by Bailey Neal

ACU men's social clubs Frater Sodalis, Pi Kappa and Sub T-16 are recruiting new members to join their clubs and participate in Sing Song through the newly reinstated practice of spring pledging. Mauri Westbrook, director of student organizations and activities, said the men's clubs participating in spring pledging began the process last ... [Read More…]

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Clubs initiate pledges, adjust to changes on Bid Night

September 22, 2010 by Linda Bailey

Siblings supporting watermelons, Slavs lugging milk jugs and NuNus wearing colorful costumes flooded campus along with eight other social clubs, as club members put 350 pledges through Bid Night on Friday. The number of pledges increased for most clubs this year and pledging overall increased 36 percent for female clubs and 30 percent for male ... [Read More…]

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Video: Clubs Welcome Pledges at Bid Night

September 22, 2010 by Mitchell McLean

ACU social clubs start off six weeks of pledging with Bid Night. Bid Night is full of activities that range from physical work-outs to learning club history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDNBlmyP1-g Video: Ben Weaver and Kristen Goodspeed Video/Editing: Mitchell McLean ... [Read More…]

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Clubs Welcome Pledges at Bid Night

September 21, 2010 by Mitchell McLean

ACU social clubs start off six weeks of pledging with Bid Night. Bid Night is full of activities that range from physical work-outs to learning club history. Video: Ben Weaver and Kristen Goodspeed Video/Editing: Mitchell McLean ... [Read More…]

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Changes made to rushing process

September 3, 2010 by Jeff Craig

Students interested in pledging an ACU social club began rushing Monday, when they encountered a change in the rushing process. This year there is no minimum number of rushes a potential pledge is required to attend. Gamma Sigma Phi president Bryan Elrod, senior marketing major from Missouri City, said most students already know which clubs they ... [Read More…]

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Editorial Cartoon: 09.01.10

September 1, 2010 by Morgan Davis

The Funny Funnies by Morgan Davis Sept. 1, 2010 Editorial Cartoon. "I want you in my Social Club" Go to The Funny Funnies Gallery ... [Read More…]

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