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Letter from the Editor: Editor in chief looks back

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief "The newspapers! Sir, they are the most villainous-licentious-abominable-infernal-Not that I ever read them-No-I make it a rule never to look into a newspaper." -The Critic (1779), by Richard Brinsley Sheridan A young, scared freshman who had never taken a journalism class in his life sat on the floor in an ... [Read More…]

Staff ranks top 10 stories

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At the end of each year, we tend to reflect. In academia, where so many things already defy conventions, we look back at a "year" that in fact began only nine months ago and bridges two calendar years. Nonetheless, after surveying the staff and the front pages of our 52 issues to date, we determined the Top 10 news stories of the 2003-04 school ... [Read More…]

Students drive on despite gas costs

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Students are not changing their driving habits even though gas prices are higher than ever in Texas and show no indication of leveling off. Gas stations near campus display prices of at least $1.60 a gallon. Those prices, however, are lower than the national average of $1.80, according to AAA. Chad Carnes, ... [Read More…]

Three Wildcats to represent ACU at UTA Open

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Most of the men's and women's track and field athletes will rest and train this weekend, a week before the Lone Star Conference Championships, while three athletes compete at the University of Texas-Arlington Open. Sophomore Delt Cockrell, who has been unable to qualify for nationals in the 200-meter dash because of ... [Read More…]

Arrests made in Mabee thefts: Roommates stole thousands in DVDs, ACU Police allege

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief A current and former student were arrested last week and charged with two counts of burglary for allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in DVDs and other merchandise from rooms in Mabee Hall. The two students, roommates at the time, stole the items in February, ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said. Two of four ... [Read More…]

New Student Congress meets for the first time: Executive president Rouse presents a plan for the future

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Almost 30 members of the newly elected Student Congress listened to a portion of executive president Layne Rouse's plan for the future as well as a speech from graduating senior Taylor Hemness in its first meeting of the new administration and final one of the year. Rouse said he has considered and will continue ... [Read More…]

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Poised to begin 99th year, ACU focuses on centennial: Fund-raiser, history, celebration converge in 2005-06 session

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By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Dr. Michelle Morris has her hands full. Morris, assistant vice president of University and Alumni Relations, serves as coordinator for the Centennial Celebration, has helped create the infrastructure for the celebration and works closely with 10 task forces that plan and implement the celebration activities. The ... [Read More…]

Tuition increase set for 2004-05: 7 percent increase unaffected by recent cutbacks, officials say

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By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Tuition will increase 7 percent next year to a per-hour cost of $455. A yearly increase averaging 6 to 7 percent is normal, said Phil Schubert, vice president for finance. The current cost is $425 per hour. "Increasing tuition is necessary for us to maintain the high quality of education at ACU," Schubert ... [Read More…]

Kudos to the women Wildcats

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Front Roe Seat ACU men: you had a good year. The Wild-cat men's track and field team captured the NCAA Divi-sion II nation-al champion-ship. The ACU football team continued to improve in 2003 and just fell short of the postseason with a 6-4 overall record and a solid 5-3 record in the Lone Star Conference South ... [Read More…]

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