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‘The Mousetrap’ opens for three-weekend run

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Editor's Note: "The Mousetrap" opened Thursday night, and because of time constraints with this paper's Thursday night deadline, I was unable to review the show for this issue. Because Theatre Department policy prefers that dress rehearsals not be reviewed, as was customary for previous arts editors, my review of the ... [Read More…]

Valentine’s Day isn’t all about Cupid

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By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Unveiling the Mask The most oxymoronic day of the year approaches quickly. It is the holiday people around the world both hate and love with passion. It is a day when lovers stroll hand in hand batting eyes at each other, when men race to Wal-Mart to pick up the last lonely rose, when women fondly think back ... [Read More…]

Congress votes not to impeach members: About 75 percent of SA could have been eligible for removal from office

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief A week after no member of Congress protested proceeding with impeachment procedures against Williams Performing Arts Center Rep. Zach Tabers, the Students' Association backed off its position Wednesday. More than half the members present voted against continuing with the proceedings to impeach Tabers for ... [Read More…]

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For love of the game: South Africans relocate to ACU to pursue college education and tennis

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Through the slats in the window blinds, the tall, strawberry-blond head of George Carstens can be seen bobbing with laughter as he leads a female friend in a South African dance. Behind him, barely visible through the thin streams of light drifting out into the dark night, sits Casper Steenkamp, his tan face and ... [Read More…]

Softball team starts season at 3-1

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By Jared Fields, Sports Writer The ACU softball season started this past week. The Wildcats began the season with a double-header on Feb. 3, against Colorado State-Pueblo. ACU split the games winning 7-1, and dropped the last one 10-5. Feb. 8 the Cats hosted Midwestern State University for another double-header. The Wildcats swept the games, ... [Read More…]

Team to travel to Arkansas for Tyson Foods Invitational

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Wildcat track and field athletes will see the season's best competition Friday and Saturday at the Tyson Foods Indoor Invitational at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark. The nation's top elite athletes will be on showcase Friday night for the invitational portion of the meet, and a who's who of colleges ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for February 9, 2005

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Volunteers are needed to serve as ushers during Lecturship Feb. 20, 21 and 23. For more information, contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. Chisholm House Assisted Living has requested volunteers Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Chisholm House is located on EN 10th. For more information, contact the Volunteer and ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 02/09/2005

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Monday 01/31/2005 5 p.m. Vehicle accident at Mabee, case # 05-015. 6:40 p.m. Theft report at Mabee Hall, 05-016. 10:30 p.m. Theft report at Mabee, 05-017 Tuesday 02/01/2005 3:15 p.m. Interview of student worker 6:15 p.m. Vehicle accident at East North 16th and Washington, turned over to Abilene Police Department. 8:10 p.m. Incomplete 911 at ... [Read More…]

Quality training prepares team for championship results

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer While ACU's top track and field athletes stayed in Abilene to train, a handful of Wildcats traveled to Lubbock for the Wes Kittley Invitational with the hopes of returning with new or improved qualifying times and marks. Two athletes improved their provisional qualifying marks or times in Lubbock, but head coach Jon ... [Read More…]

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