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Seniors to decide use of class gift

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By Brian Roe, Staff Writer The senior class will decide Wednesday what its class gift will be. Senior class senators and some of the Students' Association executive officers narrowed the list down to two choices: money to go toward a future lighted jogging track for students or a new student scholarship. Seniors will have the opportunity to vote ... [Read More…]

Lady Cats ready for normal tilt

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Following last season's 16-13 finish, the ACU women's basketball team officially hit the courts this week to begin practicing for the upcoming season. The Wildcats enter the season with head coach Shawna Lavender leading the team from behind the bench. Lavender took over for former head coach Wayne Williams at the end ... [Read More…]

Construction of new residence hall delayed: Officials predict building in ‘next two to three years,’ one year later than planned

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By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Plans for building a new residence hall will be halted for at least another year while the university assesses the need for extra space. The potential new hall would be built across Campus Court from Edwards and Mabee halls, where student parking lots sit. "We are still interested in building a new residence hall," ... [Read More…]

Errors cost Wildcats against UCO: Mental mistakes plague ACU in 17-14 road loss to Bronchos

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The ACU football team outran and outpassed unbeaten opponent Central Oklahoma in Saturday's Lone Star Conference crossover game in Edmond, Okla., but couldn't seem to outscore the Bronchos-who took advantage of ACU's numerous mistakes and prevailed, 17-14. UCO all but handed ACU the football game, but the nervous ... [Read More…]

Official practices now underway: Men’s squad started Wednesday morning

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Under the direction of second-year coach Klint Pleasant, the ACU men's basketball team kicked off its 2003-04 campaign Wednesday morning with the first official team practice. "We're ready to get going," Pleasant said of the team, which finished 13-14 last season. "We have a lot of new players, and I'm excited ... [Read More…]

Hardin-Simmons upends ACU, 40-21

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor ACU's junior varsity football team let Hardin-Simmons get away with a huge third quarter en route to a 40-21 Wildcat loss at HSU Monday. "We didn't play well in the second half," JV coach Colby Carthel said. "We were trying to drive into the wind, and we just couldn't get good field position. That third quarter ... [Read More…]

ACU opens South schedule at home: Eastern New Mexico, West Texas A&M visit Cats this weekend

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU heads into Lone Star Conference South Division play at home this weekend when it plays host to Eastern New Mexico and rival West Texas A&M at Moody Coliseum. The Wild-cats will open the weekend by playing Eastern New Mexico Friday at 7 p.m. The Zias enter the match with a 7-11 overall record, including a loss to ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 10/10/2003

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Monday 09/29/2003 7:40 a.m. Theft report over the phone 8:45 a.m. Parking violations in Bible lot 9:40 a.m. Booted vehicle in Bible lot 10:30 a.m. Booted vehicle in Gardner lot 12:10 p.m. Removed boot from vehicle in Gardner lot 12:15 p.m. Removed boot from vehicle in Bible lot 1:50 p.m. Escort of burned building off campus 2:15 p.m. Removed ... [Read More…]

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