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Video: Men’s clubs initiate pledges with Bid Night

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The men's social clubs at Abilene Christian University begin another season of pledging with bid night. These and other social clubs begin the process of initiating new members throughout the night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH9G8fdTccs Reporting and Videography by Michael Freeman, Sommerly Simser and Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

No Pain, No Entry: Social clubs begin first phase of pledging

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor After receiving their bids Thursday, students pledging a social club endured the first, and notoriously most strenuous, night of pledging: Bid Night. Although the administration has tightened the reigns on clubs for Bid Night and pledging as a whole, club m embers were determined to make it a night to remember. ... [Read More…]

Pledging-induced stress unwarranted

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor I'm not ready to be blinded by bright yellow skirts or run over by skipping girls, but the pledging season has arrived, and rushes began Tuesday. On Sunday I spent most my afternoon at teas, meeting potential pledges and explaining the merits of my club. I was surprised by the number of women I met who claimed ... [Read More…]

Cross-generational Frat Church tradition continues

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By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The men of Frater Sodalis continue to carry on the tradition of Frat Church each Wednesday at the Oaks of Radford Hills nursing home. Since 1982, Frats has led church for the elderly at the Oaks at Radford Hills. Frat Church consists of eight to 10 members singing old hymns, praying and visiting with the ... [Read More…]

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