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Social clubs fall behind in intramural basketball standings

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After a one-week hiatus due to the annual Sing Song extravaganza (nice job on the predictions, Optimist), intramurals returned with a vengeance to the gyms of the Rec. The glitter littering the floor was replaced with sweat, and 'bows were once again thrown rather than worn. Costumes were traded for headbands, wristbands and the occasional ... [Read More…]

Two clubs prepare for spring pledging

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Only two women's social clubs are participating in spring pledging this year: Tri Kappa Gamma and Zeta Rho. Bid nights for the two clubs will begin Friday. Ciara Beck, Zeta Rho member and junior interdisciplinary major from Colleyville, said her club will have seven new pledges. The pledging process will remain the same as usual. "We try ... [Read More…]

GSP preserves memories and chairs in Walling

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Members of Gamma Sigma Phi descended on Walling Lecture Hall Dec. 12 to remove and preserve parts of their storied meeting place. The GSP officer team, headed by former club president Drew Ritchie from Lake Jackson, approached the ACU administration and the Department of Mathematics to inquire about preserving part of Walling. The two parties ... [Read More…]

Student Life approves re-charter of sixth women’s club

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After two years of attempts at re-chartering, Tri Kappa Gamma is now the sixth women's social club on campus. After many conversations with the Office of Student Life, the second charter class has chosen sponsors and will begin meeting this semester. Mark Jackson, director of Student Life, said TKG will have its first pledge class in the ... [Read More…]

Gobmobile sets sail in GATA Fountain

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Sub T-16's Gobmobile infiltrated GATA Fountain early Thursday morning, Oct. 16. Jimmy Ellison, ACU chief of police, said a WFF employee contacted ACUPD about the occurrence at 5:30 a.m. and officers were immediately dispatched. Upon reaching GATA Fountain, which was turned off at the time, officers found the vehicle abandoned in the fountain. ... [Read More…]

Changes in pledge process prove successful

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Pledging underwent some dramatic changes this semester, but proved to be just as rewarding as in the past. This semester, the pledging season was shortened from five weeks to three weeks, physical activities were banned and pledges were admitted to clubs before fall break instead of after. "Changes come each year in the pledging process," said ... [Read More…]

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