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Creating a Buzz: Getting his side

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Weck's World Last week I relayed one side of the stir that H.G. "Buzz" Bissinger's 1991 book, Friday Night Lights, created. I talked to now-ACU head coach Gary Gaines and his wife, Sharon, who are still feeling the sting from Bissinger's portrayal of Gaines' 1988 Odessa Permian coaching staff as racist. The only ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for April 13, 2004

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Volunteer announcers are needed for the Abilene North Jr. baseball league. Days and times vary. For more information contact the Volunteer Center in the Bean Sprout. The Abilene State School needs volunteers to help prepare for its April 21 and 22 "Under the Sea" prom. Contact Crystal Hickerson at cly99a@acu.edu or 695-1020for more information. ... [Read More…]

A Man of Letters: Al Haley lets his writing reflect his life … and his life reflect his faith

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Piles of student manuscripts on the corner of Al Haley's desk represent the most vulnerable writing some will do in their lifetimes. They submit these essays and stories hopeful for the future of their art but nervous about their instructor's criticism. Haley returns these manuscripts - some five or six pages, ... [Read More…]

Students elect class senators for Congress: Executive officers select Woodroof as secretary

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Students voted in SA class senator elections April 6 in which six freshmen, five sophomores and one junior ran for five openings for each class, said Haley Sutherland, member of the elections committee and freshman missions major from Fort Worth. The only contested race was for sophomore class senator, and although ... [Read More…]

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Medical clinic to add more rooms by August: Counseling Center moving to McKinzie Hall basement

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor Steve Rowlands can find only one word to describe how he feels: excited. Rowlands, director of the Counseling Center, and the counseling staff soon will move their offices to the basement of McKinzie Hall. Rowlands said the lower level currently is being renovated. "We're very excited about it," he said. ... [Read More…]

Faculty nominate more than 50 for University Scholars

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer The university will honor 50 seniors for academic achievement as University Scholars Thursday in a special Chapel ceremony in Chapel on the Hill. The title of University Scholar is the highest academic honor after valedictorian and salutatorian, said Craig Churchill, library theologian and chair of the ... [Read More…]

SA: Year in review

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The 82nd Student Congress has adjourned, leaving in its wake a mixed record of accomplishments-and controversy. The improvement over last year's Students' Association-in which even president Jeremy Smith stopped attending meetings-is immeasurable. Thus, we start by focusing on The Good At least half of Congress cared enough about the student ... [Read More…]

Professor values paper’s work

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Dear Editor: For the past two years Abilene Christian University has been fortunate to have Paul Anthony as the editor of the Optimist. He has covered campus news and local news stories with a professionalism one rarely sees in student journalists. There have been times when articles were published which "raised a few eyebrows" on campus, ... [Read More…]

Actors prepare for new production: ‘Godspell’ a source of intimidation, debate about Christ, his life

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By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer While most students are studying or spending time with friends, Ryan Crowder is learning how to act like Jesus - literally. Crowder, senior theatre major from Thornton, Colo., will portray Jesus in the upcoming ACU Theatre production of Godspell. The musical will open April 15 and run for three weekends. Godspell ... [Read More…]

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