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Students bundle up to weather the weather

January 15, 2010 by Sondra Rodriguez

Although the phrase won't usually mark you as the life of the party, it might be a legitimate conversation starter this season. This winter season has broken weather records, gracing Abilene with its third white Christmas since 1914 and promising more icy weather before the end of the month. According to the National Weather Service, a white ... [Read More…]

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Winter weather arrives

December 4, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

Abilene saw its first snow of the season as temperatures dropped below freezing Tuesday night. Patrick McCullough, meteorologist for the San Angelo National Weather Service, said although it rarely snows in Abilene, this is the time of the year to expect it. "To see snow twice in one week rarely happens in this area," McCullough said. McCullough ... [Read More…]

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Icy conditions close down campus: Wintry weather expected to thaw Wednesday

January 23, 2009 by Optimist Staff

It was a slippery, frigid and icy Tuesday for the ACU community after a sudden sweep of cold weather, sleet, freezing rain and ice on Abilene's roads caused university officials to close down the campus for the first time in more than two years. An Arctic cold front came through the area Monday, causing temperatures in Abilene to drop below ... [Read More…]

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Video: Warm weather offers fun in the sun

February 27, 2007 by Cody Veteto

As the sunny Spring weather emerges over the ACU campus, students are finding more ways to remain outdoors. Students take a break from the books to hang out, eat, play and study all under the sunshine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOeOY99p0Z0 Video/editing by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

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Warm weather offers fun in the sun

February 27, 2007 by Cody Veteto

As the sunny Spring weather emerges over the ACU campus, students are finding more ways to remain outdoors. Students take a break from the books to hang out, eat, play and study all under the sunshine. Video/editing by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

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Sleet, icy weather create traveling problems, delays

January 19, 2007 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Students continue to arrive in Abilene three days after classes officially began as winter weather moved across the nation. During the past week weather delayed travelers and often made driving unsafe. Many students were stranded in airports or at their homes as a mixture of rain, sleet and snow moved east ... [Read More…]

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Icy Travel Delays

January 14, 2007 by Shelby Coates

ACU students hit the roads and skies to get to ACU in time for the Spring semester. Icy weather and road hindered many from getting to Abilene, and left others stuck in airports across the country. School officials ultimately canceled classes allowing students an extra day of travel. Video/editing by Shelby Coates ... [Read More…]

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Winter weather prompts officials to delay spring semester

December 8, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The spring semester begins a day later this year, after a winter ice storm swept the nation prompting school officials to delay classes until students can safely return to Abilene. Provost Dwayne VanRheenen announced Sunday evening that classes would begin Wednesday instead of Tuesday after much ... [Read More…]

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An Official Snow Day

December 1, 2006 by Shelby Coates and Hutton Harris

Students dawned their winter gear for ACU's first official snow day in nearly two years. With classes cancelled everyone in the ACU community adapted to the chilly weather and the unexpected free day. Video/editing by Shelby Coates and Hutton Harris ... [Read More…]

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A Rainy Day

September 7, 2006 by Shelby Coates

An end-of-summer rain forced many to adapt their day to the unusual West Texas weather. Students manuvered through the showers and puddles to get to class. However, some found time to enjoy the rainfall. Video/editing by Shelby Coates & Ashley Robinson ... [Read More…]

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30 Jan

REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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