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ACU on win streak: ACU looks to extend 4-game run this weekend at ENMU

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The Wildcat baseball team hasn't had the prettiest of seasons thus far. At 15-16, ACU nearly has as many losses as it had in 2003 (20). But in the midst of a four-game win streak, the Cats are showing they still have some fight left in them. ACU, which ranks second in the five-team Lone Star Conference South ... [Read More…]

Choose Edwards in Texas primary

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John Edwards was easily written off as a Democratic nominee months ago, but he continues to survive. In Tuesday's presidential primary, the Optimist endorses John Edwards, democratic senator from North Carolina. Though Edwards' chances of winning the nomination lessen every primary, he's not out of the race yet. His positive campaign and focus ... [Read More…]

Snake, rattle and roll

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Weck's World You haven't lived until you've eaten rattlesnake. It's not so much the taste. Deep-fried rattlesnake is just about as tough to bite into as it is to imagine: if you are able to get through the bony backstrap [yes, rattlesnakes have bones], you'll find the meat tastes like a bland type of chicken. It ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 03/03/2004

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Feb. 16 4:20 p.m. Criminal mischief report at the station 11:10 p.m. Cleared vehicles from Bible Lot Feb. 17 4:20 p.m. Report of subjects throwing objects into Sherrod trash can. Advised subject. 5:40 p.m. Report of subject in back of pickup truck. Unable to locate. 6:20 p.m. Incomplete 911 at Zellner, misdial 6:45 p.m. Assisted APD with ... [Read More…]

Nationals entries announced: Ten men, nine women, both relays to compete in Boston

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The NCAA released Tuesday the final entries for the 2004 NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships in Boston March 12-13, and ACU will be represented by 10 men and nine women. ACU will have competitors in nine men's events and eight women's events. ACU's men's team is the defending champion at the meet, while ... [Read More…]

Voting continues for Texas primary: Early ballots cast in advance of spring break election date

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Students leaving the state for spring break should mark their calendars-Friday is the last day to vote early for the March 9 state primaries. Aside from choosing among the Democratic candidates for president, several local races also will be decided the Tuesday of spring break, said Dr. Neal Coates, assistant ... [Read More…]

Campaigns need participants to curb losses

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Seven Spring Break Campaigns could lose hundreds of dollars if a few more students do not join them and cover remaining expenses. Leaders of campaigns to New Jersey, Maine, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Honduras and Abilene said they are hoping more people will join the 489 students who will spend their spring ... [Read More…]

Visitor suggests Chapel changes

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I hadn't been to Chapel in a long time, and it probably would have been longer, except for one thing: my oldest child wants to join the rest of you at ACU. When Chapel began, it seemed that three-fourths of the students were talking with their neighbors-just ignoring the devotional going on below. When it came time to sing-my son and I seemed to ... [Read More…]

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