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Alumni come to attend traditional club breakfasts

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By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Social club pledges, current members and alumni come together each year at the Homecoming breakfasts early Saturday. Breakfasts begin for most clubs between 6:30 and 7 a.m. and last for about two hours. The pledges perform in some fashion for the members and alumni, and the clubs sing their club songs. "It's ... [Read More…]

Wildcats take out Incarnate Word: Volleyball team takes weekend off

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Sophomore setter Lindsey Martin returned from injury as ACU extended its winning streak to four games with a Lone Star Conference crossover win over Incarnate Word on Tuesday night in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats, now 21-7 overall and 4-1 in conference play, won the match in four games. Martin, who had been out with an ... [Read More…]

Weekend visitors boost economy

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Each year Homecoming attracts thousands of out-of-town visitors who contribute greatly to the local economy. On average, ACU's 1,500 Homecoming visitors spend $176,800 on dining, hotels and various expenditures, according to the Abilene Visitor and Convention Bureau. Visitors coming to ACU outnumber and outspend ... [Read More…]

Two years till 100, ACU plans for big bash: 11-member committee to recommend goals, ideas for centennial

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Planning for the university's 100th anniversary is underway, and 10 task forces have submitted ideas for Centennial Celebration goals. Ideas submitted by the task forces will not been released until after the plans are finalized early next year, said Michelle Morris, assistant vice president for university and alumni ... [Read More…]

Houses would be used for hall: Local lots owned by university needed for possible addition

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor University-owned property on East North 19th and 20th streets will be used for future expansion, according to the administration. Seven houses, five of which are rental property, were bought by ACU to prepare for growth; four of the houses are on East North 19th, and three are on 20th. Two other houses are used for the ... [Read More…]

Cats clash with Midwestern: Running, stopping run could be keys to Wildcat victory

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor On paper, the ACU football team is solid in Homecoming games. Since 1920, the Wildcats have gone 46-28-1 in the 75 Homecoming games they've played. On emotion, however, ACU is always sky-high come Homecoming game day. On Saturday, ACU welcomes Lone Star Conference South Division rival Midwestern State to Shotwell ... [Read More…]

Freeman falls on hard times… again: Bad injury cuts quarterback’s season short for second time

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor As the doctor went to slap the X-ray on the light board, time froze for Colby Freeman. Two days before, the senior quarterback for ACU had been sandwiched by a pair of Angelo State defenders en route to a 3-yard touchdown scamper and knocked out cold. When he woke up, his left arm hurt-bad. The Brownwood native ... [Read More…]

Wildcats tack on two more wins: Team takes out TAMUK, Tarleton on divisional road trip

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU Wildcats went on the road last week and won a pair of conference matches to finish the first half of Lone Star Conference South Division tied for first place atop the standings at 4-1 with West Texas A&M. The Wildcats (20-7 overall) began their road trip with a 28-30, 30-22, 30-21, 30-27 victory over Texas ... [Read More…]

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