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Clubs head into Spring Bid Night as Sing Song looms on horizon

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Of the six social clubs accepting spring pledges, only Frater Sodalis will participate in Sing Song with an act. In addition to this, Pi Kappa will be Sing Song security and Tri Kappa Gamma will distribute programs. Frater Sodalis president Randy Trowell said that participating in Sing Song and pledging at the ... [Read More…]

Spring pledging returns: Some social clubs begin back practice after two year break

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Staff Writer Six social clubs will soon begin spring pledging for the first time in two years, beginning with an informational meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hilton Room. Because most students join a social club in the fall, pledging in the spring can be a less intimidating experience, said Amanda Spell, coordinator of ... [Read More…]

Homecoming breakfast focuses on tradition: Breakfast to take place Saturday morning

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By Joshua Parrott, Page Editor Wedged somewhere between the 16th Annual Chemistry Circus and Saturday's Homecoming football game against Angelo State, a long-standing ACU tradition will take place at locations throughout the Abilene area: social club Homecoming breakfasts. Homecoming breakfasts have been a part of the ACU community since the ... [Read More…]

Give a club a shot, or don’t complain

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This letter is being written in response to the Optimist article 'Your Voice' (Oct. 11, 2002) concerning the recent speculation on the quality and purpose of social clubs and pledging. The author's obvious discontent with social clubs is vague and seemingly groundless, but what arouses my curiosity is the precedent for complaint. What troubles ... [Read More…]

Joining a social club seems hardly worth the price of pledging

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I understand that many people are probably fed up with hearing about social clubs, pledging, and other related activities. I would have to agree with those people. However, as it is prevalent in my life at this time, I feel I must speak my piece before the time has come to move on with life. I am not in a club, but my roommate is pledging at the ... [Read More…]

GSP pledges defend Christian brotherhood of social club

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Dear Editor, As the 2002 pledging class of the social club Gamma Sigma Phi, the article in Wednesday's Optimist (Oct. 2, "Students decide against pledging") caught our collective eye. We wear a label going to Abilene Christian University of being a Christian. The majority, while not perfect, is striving to live a life reflected of Christ. The ... [Read More…]

Students decide against pledging: Various reasons given for depledging clubs

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter As the pledging process comes into full swing, a few students are deciding not to partake in the activities. Eleven men and nine women have depledged from social clubs, according to Amanda Spell, coordinator of Student Organizations and Campus Activities. Women's club Delta Theta and men's club Gamma Sigma ... [Read More…]

Social clubs prepare for new pledging polices

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Changes to the social club rushing and pledging process will be slight, unlike in years past, according to Campus Life officials. Both men's and women's clubs now will have open reception rushes for anyone interested in pledging later in the semester. Previously, women's clubs would have informal teas, but the ... [Read More…]

Student leaders warned in letter

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By Paul A. Anthony, A&E Editor Student officers who violate university policy may be forced to resign, according to a letter to student leaders last week. The letter from Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said any officers, whether elected or selected, who were caught drinking, cheating, engaged in sexual immorality or violating Chapel ... [Read More…]

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