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Video: Voices from the Hill: Jordana Haught

March 2, 2012 by Meagan Hernandez

Video/editing by Meagan Freeman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfrzKxF2eg0 ... [Read More…]

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Video: Voices from the Hill: Alice Welch

March 2, 2012 by Kristin Goodspeed

Students in the Williams Performing Arts Center know her, and now is your chance to meet Alice Welch. JMC Network reporter Kristin Goodspeed spoke with the piano teacher who is this week's spotlight for Voices from the Hill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teU1VRV9SxA Video/editing by Kristin Goodspeed ... [Read More…]

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Video: Voices from the Hill: Dalia Carrasco

February 20, 2012 by Blane Singletary

Everyday students in the department of Journalism and Mass Communication walk the halls and never know who works at night to keep them clean. Walk in the shoes of Dalia Carrasco with Blane Singletary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6oejqdHzO4 Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

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Video: Voices from the Hill: Sandy Byers

February 6, 2012 by Zane Goggans

Everyone in Abilene can tune in to 89.7 fm, but few will ever know about the lady behind the desk that makes it possible. Zane Goggans introduces Sandy Byers for the JMC Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZMVCxd16A Video/editing by Zane Goggans ... [Read More…]

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Video: Voices from the Hill: Jerrod and Emily Monsees

November 14, 2009 by Chandler Harris

The Monsees met at ACU and were married this past summer. These newlyweds talk about their experiences with Valentine's Day and what they plan to do this year now that they are married. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBqAJe4JmTc Video/editing by Chandler Harris ... [Read More…]

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Video: On the Job

February 6, 2008 by Daniel Wason

Paul Gross, WFF Custodian, tells his story of late nights on the ACU campus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRnoDN_C7GI Video/editing by Danny Wason ... [Read More…]

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
2. Seniors
3. Freshman White

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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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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