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Men adjust to McDonald life: Hall director works to get students into community mindset

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor McDonald Hall has become a place of community and friendship-for men. Last spring, Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, announced the residence hall would be converted from a sophomore women's hall to a male living and learning community for mostly Bible and business ... [Read More…]

Lori’s Story: Base vote on beliefs, not celebrities

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Think of your favorite celebrity. It can be anyone-the star of the newest movie, a professional sports player or the mayor of your town. My favorite celebrity right now is probably one of the Olympic athletes, someone like Kerri Walsh (beach volleyball), Carly Patterson (gymnastics) or Natalie Coughlin ... [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…]

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…]

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…]

Volunteer Opportunities for Sept. 10, 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. Big Brothers Big Sisters needs male volunteers to participate in "Brother to Brother" on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Volunteers will be matched with a little brother for ... [Read More…]

Wildcats KO LCU in 3: Team prepares to take on Incarnate Word and St. Mary’s

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU was clicking in Moody Coliseum on Tuesday when it faced West Texas foe Lubbock Christian. The Wildcats dominated the match and unloaded LCU in three straight games by scores of 30-23, 30-16 and 30-24. "There's just something about playing at home that makes everything click," said head coach Brek Horn. The ... [Read More…]

Cross Country relies on 1-2 punch of veteran runners

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer ACU senior Bernard Manirakiza wants to be the Division II national champion in cross country. So does junior Martin O'Kello. But don't assume any malevolent competition between the two African-born Wildcat runners. In fact, they are pushing and training each other for a shared goal: to finish 1-2 at this year's NCAA ... [Read More…]

Shaky philosophy of Jell-O questioned

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something Jell-O. An ingenious food. A great thing about Jell-O is its tendency to spark random conversations at lunch tables all over the world. Last year, my friends included me in one of their ongoing Jell-O queries. What would happen if a person jumped into a pool of congealed Jell-O? Would ... [Read More…]

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