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Students, faculty volunteer at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Most students may know Liz Rotenberry as a great exercise science professor, but she has a secret. A secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies, that is. Next week, Rotenberry will enter her chocolate chip cookies into the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, which will begin Friday and run through Sept. 18. "It's fun and ... [Read More…]

Residence halls sponsor activities to help students bond

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor The Olympics may be finished in Athens, but in Abilene the games are just gearing up. A residence hall Olympic tournament is just one activity planned to give underclassmen an opportunity to build community within their residence halls. "Building community in the halls is the best place to start," said Todd ... [Read More…]

Enrollment hits record high total: After decreasing for three years, numbers jump by 111 students

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief University officials announced record enrollment figures for the fall of 4,786 students-a 111 student increase from last year and the first increase since 2000. Jack Rich, executive vice president, during a faculty luncheon Wednesday announced the enrollment totals gathered from the 12th-day enrollment ... [Read More…]

Fate of ‘Ghetto-Wal-Mart’ uncertain

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Re: "Wal-Mart coming to north Abilene" I'm a senior, graduating in May, and I will not be around to see the new Wal-Mart or the closing of what is affectionately known to myself and innumerable others as "Ghetto-Wal-Mart," but I would like to offer my two cents. I can understand the excitement, as in a town as small as Abilene typically the main ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for Sept. 8, 2004

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Day Nursery is seeking volunteers to work shifts at its food booth Friday through Sept. 18. Workers will be serving food and drinks, but they will not be required to cook. Many different shifts are available during both day and evening hours. Visit the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center in the Bean Sprout for more information. Big Brothers Big ... [Read More…]

Team ends California tourney at 2-2: After losing two Friday, Wildcats win both matches Saturday

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU volleyball team forged a split of the four-match tournament in San Bernardino, Calif., last weekend pushing its record to 5-4 this season. The Wildcats dropped both matches on Friday to No. 7 Cal State-San Bernardino and No. 25 Fort Hayes State before regrouping to win both Saturday matches against Sonoma State ... [Read More…]

‘She lived, loved and laughed’: Students, family remember Halbert in memorial on Monday

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor 'She lived, loved and laughed.' Friends continually used these three words to describe Cheryl Denise Halbert at a celebration of her life Monday in Moody Coliseum. Cheryl was killed Aug. 14 when her car hit a tree in Mason County while she was driving to San Antonio. She was 20. At the beginning of the ... [Read More…]

Pledging helps in real, ‘Simple Life’

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Re: The beginning of the fall 2004 pledging process, A tradition debated by many students I do realize that I'm an alumnus now, and it's kind of "uncool" to be writing to my old school paper, but I started thinking that it was almost pledging time soon and felt obligated to pass this on to any of y'all who are trying to decided whether or not to ... [Read More…]

CAB plans Beach Bash: All-day event to include intramural games, snowcones, ‘Toy Story’

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Leave the beach towel and snorkel at home; it's time again for a beach party, West Texas style. Beach Bash is Saturday, and students can expect sports, Cajun Cones and a free movie. "We're just hoping it will be a really fun and relaxed day," said Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities. ... [Read More…]

Kitchen built in hall lobby: Meals will be available in Smith, Adams halls three times daily

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor A kitchen was installed into the communal lobby area of Smith and Adams residence halls during the summer, where ARAMARK will provide meals three times a day for residents. Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said the decision to install the kitchen came from requests from students and ... [Read More…]

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