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Your Voice: Separated Chapels insult women with shallow topics, ‘gender programming’

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I'd like to speak in reference to the "women's chapel" ACU women were subjected to this Tuesday. Let me first remark that I am in no way attempting to disparage the women who led Chapel. I do not know them or their views on female equality in the church, and it is not my goal to criticize their worship style. My complaint is with the choice of ... [Read More…]

Patriotism, faith should remain strong always

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As the one-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks approaches, the president and media are trying to rekindle the patriotism and spirituality that swelled in the days following the tragedy. We are encouraged to attend a place of faith and hold hands in prayer, pray for our country. American flags will once again pop up around the ... [Read More…]

A New Carbonation

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By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor Students who enjoy the red and white of Coca Cola Classic will soon learn to sing another song on campus: "You've got the right one baby," as Pepsi takes control. ACU signed a 10-year contract with Pepsi in June that eliminates all Coke products from campus, but, don't panic. The deal still allows Dr. Pepper. ... [Read More…]

Cats seek revenge in opener: Football team starts season against three teams in Top 15

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor ACU football players aren't big on numbers. The fact that their first three opponents are all ranked in the top 15 and defeated the 'Cats by a combined score of 158-51 last season doesn't matter to them-they're just numbers. "Any given team can get beat on any Saturday," said junior offensive lineman Britt ... [Read More…]

Hays feels right at home at ACU: Director of athletics has good vibes about university

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By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Former ACU men's basketball coach Tony Mauldin was shown the door in 1996 after posting four straight losing seasons and an overall record of 61-78. Shanon had just completed a 19-10 season at Frank Phillips College and decided to make the move from junior college to Abilene. Shanon said he noticed a difference ... [Read More…]

Residence hall expected in ‘2-3 years’: Individual ‘pods’ would be flexible for gender, classes

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief University plans for a new residence hall are making progress with the possibility of construction by 2004, officials report. The hall, which has been discussed for the past several years, would be different from other campus residence halls in that it could change resident specifications from year to ... [Read More…]

Abilene changing area code in ’03: Abilene-to-El Paso 915 code split up; area to use 325

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By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Beginning April 5, Abilene's area code, 915, will replaced by a new code: 325. 915 will remain the area code for El Paso and far West Texas. Abilene, San Angelo, Sweetwater and surrounding areas will be assigned the new 325 code, while the Midland-Odessa area will have a new 432 area code. Callers will keep the ... [Read More…]

Encounter with Afghan changed perspectives

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By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor As I Wish He fidgeted nervously on the train seat. Several times, he stopped an attendant to make sure he was on the right train, pointing to a piece of paper with the name of his stop; he didn't speak the language. He was very thin, with dark eyes, hair and skin and had only a small suitcase with him. Three of ... [Read More…]

MLB should go a step farther

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Despite a close call, the baseball season is safe after players and owners finally settled baseball's latest power struggle last week. And that's a good thing, too. Another strike would have destroyed the integrity of a game already besieged with steroid scandals, budget problems, commissioner incompetence and the New York Yankees. One of the ... [Read More…]

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