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Social clubs recruit for spring pledging

January 23, 2014 by Jimmy Isbell

Social clubs Pi Kappa, Frater Sodalis and Zeta Rho prepare for their new class of spring pledges. Rush schedules, Sing Song and pledging call for a speedy process. As upperclassmen interested in pledging during the fall know, the pledging process typically takes no longer than 5-6 weeks. For Pi Kappa, Frats and Zeta Rho, their spring pledging is ... [Read More…]

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ACU events rescheduled after ice storm

January 14, 2014 by Kirsten Holman

Several social clubs and campus organizations are planning rescheduled events after harsh weather conditions before the Christmas Break forced many to cancel their parties and socials. Treadaway Kids had planned a Christmas party for mentors and their kids the night of Dec. 5 but had to cancel the event because the roads were too slick to travel ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 10.11.13

October 11, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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Students hope to recharter social club

October 10, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

A student is hoping to recharter the Tri Kappa Gamma womens' social club. Lauren Payne, sophomore graphic design major from Lubbock, said she is interested in rechartering Tri Kappa Gamma because of what they stood for. "They were really involved in service when they were a club here," said Payne."The 'Tri' in Tri Kappa Gamma symbolized ... [Read More…]

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Students start fake club with real pledges

October 10, 2013 by Linsey Thut

Students pledging for a fake club called Alpha Alpha Alpha could be spotted this past week doing things such as dragging an orange behind them on a floss-leash, or making animal noises as they entered and exited buildings. AAA was created by Andrew Brown, sophomore international studies major from Carlsbad, N.M. and Jerry Polvadore, sophomore ... [Read More…]

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Pledging begins with Bid Night

October 1, 2013 by Madeline Orr

Starting Friday night and not ending until the early hours of Saturday morning, Bid Night was just the beginning of pledging for more than 400 students who are pledging social clubs this semester. Between various locations on and off campus, prospective members of social clubs participated in club activities and traditions throughout the ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 09.25.13

September 25, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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Presidents’ Address

September 24, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Peter Parker advised, "With great power comes great responsibility." No statement sticks closer to the ten elected presidents of ACU's social clubs. The presidents' itinerary includes weekly meetings with Student Life, leading club meetings, organizing events, communicating with club sponsors, delegating tasks to their officers and the ... [Read More…]

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Social clubs able to accept more pledges

September 19, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

This year social clubs are allowed to take a higher number of pledges than ever before and can extend up to 65 bids if they choose to. Last year the maximum number of bids they could offer was 52, but this year they have had to accommodate the 325 women who signed up to pledge, almost 100 more women than last year. When the girls ranked on ... [Read More…]

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Large numbers seek women social clubs

September 12, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

About 40 percent more women and about 17 percent more men plan to pledge social clubs compared to last year, according to the Office of Student Organizations and Production, potentially increasing the competition among potential pledges for limited club spots in some clubs. The 325 women who have registered to pledge this year is almost 100 more ... [Read More…]

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