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‘Mingle & Jingle’ to open Yule season

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Students can get their Christmas spirit on this Sunday with Santa, the Grinch, Aaron Watson and holiday lights. Mingle & Jingle is an opportunity for members of the community to join students and faculty in kicking off the holiday season. The celebration will be held on the front lawn of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building from 7 -9 ... [Read More…]

Suspect attempts to rob custodian

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An employee of WFF Custodial Services, ACU's janitorial service provider, was physically confronted by a stranger on campus late Wednesday night. The male suspect grabbed the female victim's arm as she was locking the east entrance of the Don H. Morris Center just before midnight. The suspect demanded her keys to the building, but she was able to ... [Read More…]

CAS dean finalist withdraws

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The search for a dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is now unclear after the withdrawal of one of the two finalists. Dr. Murel Jones, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Elizabeth City State University, was named a finalist along with Dr. Greg Straughn, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Jones was invited to ACU ... [Read More…]

Singers preparing for Monks show

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Feet pat to the beat on the worn wooden stage, laughter echoes off of the walls and voices sing in sweet harmony when the PULSE A Cappella group assembles for rehearsal in Cullen auditorium. Nick Tatum, president of PULSE, gathers the group into a circle and they begin to sing "Where Joy and Sorrow Meets" by Avalon. Thirteen in all, the group not ... [Read More…]

Extreme makeover: Galaxy edition

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This time of the the year for many club members represents tacky sweater parties and Christmas socials but Luke Sorrell, senior biochemistry major from Coppell, has a greater vision for the men of Galaxy. This Saturday, members of the social club will be teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to help build a home for a deserving Abilene ... [Read More…]

Vocalists win in national competition

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Twenty-nine ACU music students competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing in Denton. Fourteen ACU students made it to the semi-finals and three won in their respective categories. Dr. Rick Piersall, assistant professor of voice, opera and music history, said NATS is the major professional organization for teachers of singing in ... [Read More…]

Groups sponsor holiday fundraisers

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Two groups on campus, Treadaway Kids and the Big Purple Marching Band, are embodying the spirit of giving with programs aimed at serving children in the Abilene community. Treadaway Kids (TWK) is an organization run by students at ACU and is involved with children in the community who endure some sort of poverty. Adopt An Angel is an annual event ... [Read More…]

Friend Zone: past the point of no return?

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The three most unnerving words for a single guy to hear: The. Friend. Zone. People joke and laugh about this mythical place, where a guy finds himself when he's into a girl who says to his dismay, "I just don't think of you that way." Of course, this can happen to girls too, but a simple Google Search shows that it's mainly guys who feel ... [Read More…]

Images of Aging contest underway

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The third annual student photo contest, Images of Aging, where wrinkles and bifocals is officially underway. Through February, students may submit their own photos to Images of Aging contest blog under three categories: Black and White, Color and Mobile photos. The event is sponsored by the Pruett Gerontology Center, the Art and Design Department ... [Read More…]

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