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Possible smoking ban conjures mixed feelings among students

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By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer The Abilene City Council recently tabled a proposed city-wide smoking ban that would potentially ban smoking in all public areas. Students David Chisholm and Aaron Winn both said they like to smoke on occasion. Although the possibility of a smoking ban in Abilene would not affect their smoking habits, both say they ... [Read More…]

SA: a laughing matter

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What delicious irony. At about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, a nearly full Student Congress listened to executive vice president Layne Rouse describe ways to make the Students' Association more relevant, noting that at its spring retreat, many members said the student body considers SA "a joke." Ninety minutes later, a nearly empty Congress saw proof of ... [Read More…]

ACU women look to upend TAMUK

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By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU Wildcats search for their 13th win of the season 2 p.m. Saturday in Moody against Texas A&M-Kingsville. The Wildcats are tied for third place in the LSC South with Angelo State. The Lions sit near the bottom of the Lone Star Confer-ence South Division with a 6-13 overall record, 3-3 record in conference. Head ... [Read More…]

Students question cuts of tutoring programs

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Among recently announced budget cuts, students are most concerned about the loss of the Academic Advance Department and the Learning Enhancement Center. Though many said they understand the need for streamlining the university's expenses, some believe other action could have been taken. "I see the need for it ... [Read More…]

All eyes on Lectureship as ICOC returns: ‘Conversation’ planned between mainline Churches, breakway group many label a cult

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor A planned Lectureship forum between prominent members of the International Churches of Christ and mainline Churches is attracting interest from many throughout the Christian community. The ICOC-which split from mainline Churches of Christ about 20 years ago, has been known as the Boston or Crossroads Movement, and ... [Read More…]

His toughest assignment yet: Big-time blocker Britt Lively tries to tackle the NFL

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor All Britt Lively needs is a chance. In the past, the big, 6-foot-5, 336-pound lineman from Silsbee has done well with chances: When Texas A&M wouldn't give his younger brother, Josh, a chance to play football, Lively left for ACU, and took Josh with him. When ACU gave Lively a chance, he gave them an all-American ... [Read More…]

Cats face Incarnate Word: Bonneau hopes crowd support will give ACU edge in 4-game stand

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor After a 2-2 start to its 2004 campaign, the ACU baseball team begins its home schedule at Crutcher Scott Field this weekend with a pair of doubleheaders against South Central region opponent Incarnate Word Friday and Saturday. The Crusaders, who finished 30-27 a year ago, are starting their season against the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats seek revival in Moody: After 3-game skid, team desperate for conference success

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The men's basketball team plays the second game of a crucial two-game homestand this weekend when it takes on Lone Star Conference South opponent Texas A&M-Kingsville. As of Thursday, the Javelinas were third in the LSC South with a 3-2 mark (12-8 overall) while the Wildcats were in fifth place with a 1-3 ... [Read More…]

Letter from the Editor: Dem front runner hypocritical

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The latest political joke to circulate the Internet comes in slogan form: "Dated Dean, Married Kerry, Woke Up With Bush" The inference is that Democratic voters, in their frantic quest to find the "electable" candidate, flirted with nominating former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, instead nominated Massachusetts ... [Read More…]

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