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Weather adds confusion to ACU sports

February 3, 2011 by Austin Gwin

It has been a mixed bag of emotions for ACU athletes during this "winter wonderweek" on campus. Like all students, athletes have been out of school, but they also haven't been able to compete on their respective fields and courts. Both basketball teams had their away game against Angelo State University pushed back from Tuesday to Thursday and ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING NEWS: Burst pipe floods Zellner, crashes server

February 3, 2011 by Jeff Craig

A pipe burst in Zellner Hall Thursday morning, flooding the building's third floor and crashing the university's server. Zane Dennis, executive director of facilities and campus development, said a hot water pipe running to an air conditioning unit froze and burst, causing the flood. "When you have extreme temperatures like this, all of our ... [Read More…]

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Video: Students celebrate snow day

February 3, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Students spend four days of cancelled class playing in the snow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwtIy5ChmAs Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [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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Video: Heavy snow cancels class, creates winter playground for students

February 2, 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yx8EM6aw50 Video/editing by Ben Weaver ... [Read More…]

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Snow Day

February 2, 2011 by Morgan Davis

The Funny Funnies by Morgan Davis "Snow Day" Feb. 2, 2011 Go to The Funny Funnies Gallery ... [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…]

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Winter storm blankets Big Country

February 1, 2011 by Special Contributor

By Jeff Craig and Matthew Woodrow Winter arrived in full force Monday night - dumping almost 4 inches of snow and sleet across the Big Country and canceling classes at all three Abilene universities. Joel Dunn, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Angelo, said 3.4 inches of snow was recorded in Abilene. However, he said some ... [Read More…]

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Winter weather, cold air headed for Big Country

January 28, 2011 by Jeff Craig

The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a winter storm watch for most of the Big Country, as dangerous winter weather is expected to move into the area Monday night. Seth Nagle, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a dense arctic air mass will move into the area tonight, bringing bitter cold temperatures and winter ... [Read More…]

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Storms cause minor damage

September 3, 2010 by Jeff Craig

A strong line of storms tore through West Central Texas on Thursday, causing minor damage across campus. High winds knocked down a tree branch between the Don Morris Building and the Shore Art Gallery, and heavy rains carried mud and water into the lower levels of several buildings. Temporary power outages were also reported around campus, and ... [Read More…]

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Bid Distribution will now take place on Jan. 30, and Bid Day will take place on Jan. 31. McPherson did not respond to an interview request.

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BREAKING NEWS: New Member Orientation activities have been delayed a week “due to potential for inclement weather,” according to an email sent to PNM’s from Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities.

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