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Cold weather affects construction, city

March 5, 2015 by Rachel Fritz

Last week's weather wreaked havoc on Abilene. Construction workers could not work on Foster Science Building during the snow days and had to wait for the ground to thaw and dry before returning to work. "When the ground's real wet, it tears up the heavy equipment," said Kevin Roberts, chief information officer. "So it's not just that there ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Construction, Snow Day, Weather

Cartoon: Spot the difference

March 6, 2014 by Ben Todd

"Spot the difference" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons, Opinion Tagged With: Daily Doodle Dosage, Weather

The Optimist Print Edition: 02.07.14

February 7, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Surprise snow freezes school

February 6, 2014 by Marissa Jones

The forecast predicted half an inch of snow, but students woke up and were surprised to find Abilene covered in over two inches of snow - enough to cancel classes and shutdown the university. Several students braved the single-digit windchill on Thursday and participated in snowball fights and sledding. The hills behind Smith Adams Hall were ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 02.05.14

February 5, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Cartoon: Fans refuse to ‘Let It Go’

January 30, 2014 by Ben Todd

"Fans refuse to 'Let It Go'" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons, Opinion Tagged With: Daily Doodle Dosage, Pop Culture, Weather

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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Cartoon: Typical Texas weather

November 19, 2013 by Ben Todd

"Typical Texas weather" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

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Students celebrate snow day

February 3, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Students spend four days of cancelled class playing in the snow. Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

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Heavy snow cancels class, creates winter playground for students

February 1, 2011 by Ben Weaver

ACU students woke up to find that school had been canceled due to a hazardous snow storm. Throughout the day, students found ways to occupy their recently opened schedules. Video/editing by Ben Weaver ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Snow, Weather

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