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Opinion editor lacks opinions

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something As the editor of the Opinion Page and member of the Editorial Board, I have found myself in quite a conundrum-my job requires me to voice my opinions. Anyone who knows me knows I am strong-willed and I like to argue. However, I'm finding it harder and harder to find subjects to argue ... [Read More…]

Congress hopes for increased communication: Executive officers look for Centennial projects to undertake

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief As the Students' Association waits to fill out the 83rd Student Congress with freshman senators, residence hall and academic building representatives, communication is the focus for the executive officers. "We're trying to flood the channels of communication," said Layne Rouse, executive president. Elections ... [Read More…]

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Five-star rating system revised: Social club officers to have more influence in their club’s rating

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor The five-star rating system for social clubs has been updated so that club officers can assess their clubs' involvement and activities. The rating system is now "not quite as arbitrary and more collaborative," said Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. Last year, only Campus Life officials made the rating ... [Read More…]

Centennial Campaign raises one-third of goal: With 28 months to go, $57 million of $150 million raised

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By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor With 12 months until the beginning of ACU's Centennial Celebration and 28 months until the end of the Campaign, everything is on schedule and receiving great response, said Phil Boone, director of the Campaign. The Campaign has raised more than $57 million out of the $150 million total to be raised by December 2006. ... [Read More…]

Mosley officially promoted to athletic director: New AD looks to four years of experience at ACU as an advantage

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The worst kept secret in the ACU athletics department is finally out as former ACU basketball standout Jared Mosley was promoted to director of athletics Aug. 4. Mosley, who served as the associate director of athletics for the last two years, is the seventh director of athletics in ACU history. Mosley enters his ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for August 23, 2004

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Day Nursery is seeking volunteers to work shifts at its food booth Sept. 10-18. 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. The Student Resources Office ... [Read More…]

Appreciate spiritual coaches

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Front Roe Seat ACU women's basketball coach Shawna Lavender paced the sidelines of Moody Coliseum barking orders to her playoff-bound Wildcats. It was the final game of the regular season, and ACU was leading by double digits over Eastern New Mexico, but Lavender still demanded her team work hard. Oftentimes, a ... [Read More…]

Volleyball ranked 28th nationally: Team returns six starters from last year’s playoff squad

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The volleyball team heads into the 2004 season ranked No. 28 in the nation, according to the CSTV/AVCA Division II Coaches Top 25 Preseason Poll. ACU has never been ranked in the nation's top 25, but it's believed the No. 28 rank is the highest in school history. The Wildcats reap the pre-season poll benefits because ... [Read More…]

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