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SA approves appointees: Administration’s loan gives Congress’ budget some breathing room

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Student Congress in its first official meeting of the year Wednesday approved 23 appointees to fill vacant seats amid much debate and confusion over parliamentary procedure. When only 35 of 58 seats were filled after elections this month and few eligible candidates asked to be appointed, Layne Rouse, executive ... [Read More…]

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Gun editorial missed some major points

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Re: The Optimist, Sept. 15 "Expiration of gun ban won't change much" editorial The Sept. 15 Editorial regarding the assault weapons ban is positive in tone and I applaud the Board for their arguments. There is one exception, however. The paragraph that states: "Making it more difficult-while still adhering to the Second Amendment-for people to ... [Read More…]

Take advantage of travel while young

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something This day last year, I was chasing my professor through the streets of Oxford trying not to miss my train to Dover. Today, I will chase tennis balls across the court during class and then try not to be late for Chapel. I spent last fall break exploring the canals of Venice, swimming in ... [Read More…]

Student travels to New York and remembers the day the towers fell

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Daniele Ntahonkiriye lived in fear every day. In her hometown, residents are afraid to leave their houses and go into the countryside, and she came to the United States three years ago thinking she could leave behind the war-stricken country and finally shed the constant feeling of terror in her life. Daniele's ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for Sept. 15, 2004

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Volunteers are needed to help build the Abilene Community Playground from 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sept. 22-26. For more information, please contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. The Alzheimer's Association is seeking 10-20 volunteers to help with the Alzheimer's Association Golf Tournament at Maxwell Golf Course. The tournament will be from 8 ... [Read More…]

Volleyball splits weekend matches in San Antonio: Cats improve to 7-5; enter weekend with pair of home matches

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcats continued their torrid pace of inconsistency last weekend, splitting a pair of away matches in San Antonio against St. Mary's and Incarnate Word. ACU started the weekend slowly, dropping three straight games (30-26, 30-20, 30-27) to the Rattlers in their home opener. St. Mary's improved to 6-3, and the ... [Read More…]

Faculty, staff give to Centennial: Officials say donations expected to be high after deadline last week

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Contributions from faculty and staff members to the Centennial Campaign were due Friday, with Campaign officials expecting a good response. Brent Magner, director of development, said Friday was the first deadline for the Faculty-Staff Campaign, but faculty and staff members will have an opportunity to contribute in ... [Read More…]

Skirt editorial a good message

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Re: "No room for short skirts on campus" Editorial Thank you so much for the excellent editorial regarding the dress code at ACU. The editorial was very well written, and I appreciate that it was printed early in the school year. I am hopeful that the dress code policy will be enforced. Our influence reaches beyond the campus as ACU ... [Read More…]

Small-group Chapel plans still on hold

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Too many students Ð 1,447 Ð attended Chapel Thursday in Moody Coliseum to divide into Community-Formation Chapels this week, said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, and on Thursdays Chapel will continue to meet in Moody until small groups are finalized. "I think one more week in Moody, then we ought to be able ... [Read More…]

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