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Fundraiser honors Anabel Reid

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Students honored the memory of bus accident victim, Anabel Reid during at 24-hour run/walk fundraiser that took place at Elmer Gray Stadium Friday and Saturday. The Anabel Reid Run for Water took place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to raise money for the Water 4 Anabel Reid Memorial Fund to help build water wells and provide clean water to countries in ... [Read More…]

President appoints two interim deans

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Dr. Phil Schubert appointed interim deans of the College of Biblical Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences Friday. Dr. Ken Cukrowski, vice provost, will be interim dean of the College of Biblical Studies. Cukrowski served as associate dean in the college before he began work in the Provost's office. Dr. Greg Straughn, interim provost, will ... [Read More…]

Humanitarian headlines Justice Week

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A Monday Chapel presentation from humanitarian photographer Esther Havens served as the unofficial opening for ACU's annual Justice Week. Every year, the week-long event features prominent guest speakers, groups and events attempting to raise awareness about social injustices around the globe. Several organizations sponsor Justice Week including: ... [Read More…]

Teams tame Temple in scrimmage

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Over the weekend, both the men's and women's tennis team started their weekend by disposing of Tyler Junior College in front of the fans at Eager Tennis Pavilion on Friday afternoon. Although the match was a scrimmage, it was the only action the Lady 'Cats had all weekend, and they were able to answer the bell by taking care of a pesky Apaches ... [Read More…]

Debate forum to introduce SA candidates

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While presidential debates continue across the country, ACU will be holding its own version of these notorious showdowns. The Students' Association officer debate forum will take place April 9 in Moody Coliseum from 8-9 p.m. Students running for executive officer positions will begin by introducing themselves to the student body and then will ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats take series versus TAMU-K

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The Texas A&M Javelinas may have taken the final game in the three game series against the Wildcat softball team Saturday, but ACU still took the series. The Wildcats (20-9, 6-5) won both games of the doubleheader Friday, but fell 12-7 Saturday afternoon in the series' final game. Kingsville scored 11 combined runs in the fourth and fifth ... [Read More…]

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