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Bid Night recap

October 3, 2015 by Savanah Silva

With rushees finishing their first week of pledging, the JMC Network looks back at how bid night went for the clubs and their members. Video/editing by Forrest Lorenzen and John Puckett ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Bid Night, Pledging, Social Clubs

Ko Jo Kai gets ready for Bid Night

September 25, 2015 by John Puckett

ACU's women social club, Ko Jo Kai, geared up for bid night by hosting one final rush. The JMC Network had the chance to hear current member's thoughts about the final night of pledge season. Video by John Puckett ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Ko Jo Kai, Pledging, Rushing, Social Clubs

Students compete in 60th annual ACU Rodeo

March 28, 2015 by Optimist Staff

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Social clubs fall behind in intramural basketball standings

February 25, 2015 by Daniel Block

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…]

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Two clubs prepare for spring pledging

January 30, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

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…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Frater Sodalis, Pledging, Social Clubs, Tri Kappa Gamma, Zeta Rho

GSP preserves memories and chairs in Walling

January 15, 2015 by Elijah Evans

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…]

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Frater Sodalis constructs Haunted Island

October 31, 2014 by Laura E. Benson

The men of Frater Soldalis are once again hosting their annual Haunted Island. This is a 32 year tradition. Mathew Solomon, president of Frater Soldalis, shows us the ins-and-outs of constructing this spooky event. Video/editing by Laura Benson ... [Read More…]

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

October 28, 2014 by Allison Brown

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…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Social Clubs, Tri Kappa Gamma

Gobmobile sets sail in GATA Fountain

October 23, 2014 by Madelyn Bane

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…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GATA, Social Clubs, Sub T-16

Changes in pledge process prove successful

October 21, 2014 by Rachel Fritz

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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