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Video: Dillard Hall opens for sophomore women

August 21, 2016 by Abbigale English

Dillard Hall, the new women's sophomore housing, opened on Aug. 19. The new housing is located behind Barret Hall in the former Christian Village complex. ... [Read More…]

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New software streamlines housing registration

April 14, 2015 by Mercedez Hernandez

Current freshmen can look forward to online-only housing registration that will let them choose where they want to live, right down to their room number. An update to the housing registration software used by the Office of Residence Life Education and Housing will allow freshmen to pick their roommate, select their preferred hall and choose ... [Read More…]

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New Wildcats move in on campus

August 26, 2014 by Optimist Staff

Incoming freshmen move into campus dorms for the new school year. Video by Laura Benson Editing by Brittney Johnson ... [Read More…]

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Dress code can expect extra tight enforcement

September 17, 2013 by Maggie Marshall

Dress code has long been in place but rarely enforced. This year, ACU is encouraging Residence Life and faculty to crack down on the infamous policies. A dress code is in place at nearly every university, though some colleges are more strict than others. ACU's policy has been at a happy medium, allowing weather-appropriate clothing choices ... [Read More…]

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ResLife updates intentional community program

September 4, 2013 by Brittany Jackson

Sophomore Intentional Communities are changing their criteria. The program is on its second year and continues to improve. The SICs were originally created by Jordan Bunch ('12) to get sophomores more involved in the ACU community. Erin Daugherty, area coordinator for Sikes and Morris Hall, has since taken over and revised the ... [Read More…]

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ResLife Rehab

September 3, 2013 by Gabi Powell

A college career spent in the ResLife system can be summed up in one word. "Community," said Jake Hall, senior English education major from Springtown. Hall, the assistant director of Smith-Adams Hall, is on his third ResLife round, a job he said goes beyond the title of midnight curfew checks to nurse or nurture the hall residents. The ... [Read More…]

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Panoramic: Decorated Dorm Room

May 5, 2012 by Asia Todd

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Panoramic: Smith-Adams Hall

May 5, 2012 by Adrian Patenaude

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Panoramic: Edwards Hall

April 22, 2011 by Marcus Bowen

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Barret Hall opens for sophomores

August 31, 2005 by Dustin M. Reid

Sophomore girls finally get the green light to move in to Barret Hall after a week of delays. Video/editing by Dustin M Reid WINNER - 1st Place Feature Package - NBS Region IV ... [Read More…]

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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major pa...
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