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Patriotism shouldn’t be discreet

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Re: The Optimist, Sept. 22 "Flag petition raises needed discussion" editorial Abilene Christian University is in the United States of America. Therefore, it is in fact an American university. Those from other nations that decide to attend ACU understand that it is just that. I wish that many Americans understood the same. Since when has patriotism ... [Read More…]

Congress passes first bill: Rouse, VanRheenen to discuss possibility of leadership minor

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association passed its first resolution of the 81st Congress on Wednesday in its second meeting of the year. Congress voted unanimously to recognize the Welcome Week co-chairs and steering committee for the work they did. "It is a very exhaustive job," said Sen. Missy Mae Walters, senior political ... [Read More…]

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Delivering a ‘day of dignity’

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief He just couldn't move a person in a wheelbarrow. Dr. K.B. Massingill leaned over the wheelbarrow and picked up the helpless Zambian woman, now rigid with fear. Carrying her to a doctor, he could tell from the odor that she had not bathed in days. None of that mattered. He just couldn't move a person in a ... [Read More…]

Bid Night launches pledging: Social clubs prepare for month of activities beginning Friday

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Prospective social club members will participate in Bid Night on Friday after being involved in three weeks of rushes. The students ranked clubs Wednesday and received bids Thursday night. Mike Spell, adviser of social clubs, said 148 men and 233 women ranked clubs Wednesday, for a total of 381 students. He ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for Sept. 22, 2004

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The Key City Kiwanis Club needs volunteers to help with their annual fish fry from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. or from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more information contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. The YMCA needs volunteer coaches for flag football and youth soccer between Oct. 2 and Nov. 6. Some time is ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 09/22/2004

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Sept. 13, 2004 3:40 p.m. Theft of golf cart from WFF, Case #04-136. 4:35 p.m. Vehicle accident at E.N. 20th Street and Campus Court Boulevard. 6:44 p.m. Incomplete 911 at Zellner Hall, misdial. 7:50 p.m. Attempt to locate of vehicle that was speeding through campus. 10:05 p.m. Report of students throwing water balloons, unable to locate ... [Read More…]

Wildcats remain undefeated at home: ACU romps Commerce, S.E. Oklahoma with 3-0 victories

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcat volleyball team extended its winning streak to four games over the weekend defeating Texas A&M-Commerce on Friday night and Southeastern Oklahoma State on Saturday afternoon in Moody Coliseum. By dropping the bottom two teams in the Lone Star Conference, ACU improved its record to 10-5 this season and ... [Read More…]

Assault weapons should be banned

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor I Am The Enemy The day before the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons expired a Miami-Dade police officer was shot several times when a driver she pulled over opened fire with an AK-47. Luckily, she survived and is recovering. A Violence Policy Center study found that of the 211 police officers killed in the line ... [Read More…]

Follies highlights ‘ACU difference’: ‘The AC: Nothing’s Cooler’ chosen for this year’s Follies theme

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor 'The AC: Nothing's Cooler' is this year's theme for Freshman Follies, playing off of FOX's hit show The OC. "I chose The AC as a theme because The OC is a popular TV show, and how it can contrast what The OC says," said Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions. "The OC is a show that is about worldly things, ... [Read More…]

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