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Social club rushes offer opportunity to develop opinions

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It is that time of the year again. Time to see the colorful jerseys and logos strutting around campus. Time to take advantage of free food and activities and meet new people along the way. But more than anything, time to find out what social clubs are all about. Social clubs are a longstanding tradition at ACU, approaching nearly 100 years in ... [Read More…]

Video: ACU Rodeo Ropes Awards

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ACU participates in a rodeo that serves as a fundraiser for the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, allowing students to enhance the learning experience. Various social clubs also participate in this eventful and exciting rodeo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2cSdQ-qLHs Video/editing by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

Rushing to begin with joint club event

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By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter The 2nd annual all-club rush will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. in the mall area in front of Moody Coliseum. Each social club will set up a booth, showcasing their colors, letters and club gear, along with information about each club's upcoming individual rushes. "It's a nice, laid-back introduction to rushing to ... [Read More…]

Clubs dress up spring formals

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Dollars, dresses and the date season are here for the next few weeks with the arrival of an ACU tradition: social club formals. This year half the social clubs are traveling to places outside of Abilene, while the others plan to stay in town. The women's social club Sigma Theta Chi was the first social club to ... [Read More…]

Trojans strive to maintain promising reputation

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Trojans have hit the ground running this semester as they have risen to the challenge of being back on campus, once again subjected to the new kid syndrome. Because Trojans were unable to pledge last semester, there are many questions surrounding what we represent. A recent article alluded to a rumor that Trojans are simply interested in fun and ... [Read More…]

Rechartered Trojans offer alternative experience

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No pain, no entry. The words headlined the Optimist's front-page coverage of fall pledging and are true for almost every social club on campus - every club but Trojans, that is. Because of a lack of familiarity, Trojans rechartered last September without causing much of a stir. The "hoods" - sisterhood and brotherhood - seem to be among the most ... [Read More…]

Video: Backstage at Sing Song 2009

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A sneak peek at what goes on backstage during the main Sing Song show. Clubs and classes perfect last minute choreography, fix costume malfunctions and prepare their props. Before going on stage they are allowed 10 minutes in the warm-up room. Video/editing by Blane Singletary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMi0dhT65rg ... [Read More…]

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