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The university’s most recognizable landmark has spent 15 years… Lighting the way

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor The Tower of Light stands as a fortress by day and a beacon by night-150 feet, 15 stories, 60 slabs of Leuders limestone high, one of the tallest structures in Abilene. The tower was built in 1989 with the Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill and Beauchamp Amphitheater. Bob Omstead, then co-chair of the ... [Read More…]

Media allowed backstage for Sing Song: Director says show will be remembered with media coverage

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor After a year of no backstage media access at Sing Song, Kendall Massey, director of student productions, said he will allow reporters and photographers in the double gym at Gibson Health and P.E. Center. "The only way people can remember what went on is if the media cover it," Massey said. "To get this done you've ... [Read More…]

Lori’s Story: Tanning beds equal unsafe tan

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Copy Editor It's February and it snowed last week, but my friends are beginning to worry about how they'll look in their swimsuits. However, it's not so much the width of their hips that's concerning them, but the shade of their skin. It's time for them to start going to the tanning beds. I've never been one to tan; I go ... [Read More…]

Children’s performance is a Sing Song tradition

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Kara Wilson is directing a bunch of monkeys for Sing Song this year. At least that's how it can seem at times, she said, especially when 30 children ages 5 to 12 are looking to her for direction. Wilson, freshman Bible major from San Antonio, is assistant director of the children's Sing Song act this year. She ... [Read More…]

Public uninterested in scandals

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Election year scandals rock candidates each year. Though still early, the two major sordid stories have not started the country talking. These two lightweight scandals-John Kerry's alleged affair and President Bush's disputed Air National Guard Service-popped up early this year and never gathered speed. These allegations may keep the candidate ... [Read More…]

Softball splits with MSU Tuesday: Team to compete at St. Ed’s tournament this weekend

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU continued its winning ways Tuesday night splitting a pair of games with Midwestern State in a double header at Wells Field. The Wildcats improve their record to 4-2 on the young season, while Midwestern State drops its first game of the season, giving the team a 5-1 record in 2004. The Indians of Midwestern State ... [Read More…]

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