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Forum aims to restore unity among churches: After a century since their split was recognized, leaders from the Church of Christ and Christian Church meet at Lectureship for the Restoration Unity Forum.

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief "There is a distinct people taking the word of God as their only and sufficient rule of faith, calling their churches 'churches of Christ' or 'churches of God,' distinct and separate in name, work and rule of faith from all other bodies of people." Shortly after David Lipscomb penned these words about 100 years ... [Read More…]

Editor salutes end of lectureship era

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Sing Song's first half a century came to a close this weekend. The beginning of the end of an era of Bible Lectureship begins this week. The ends of both also bring to close an era for the Optimist as well. For almost every one of the past 50 Februarys, the Optimist has covered Sing Song and Lectureship during ... [Read More…]

Former ACU first lady Ruth Stevens dies at age 80

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Ruth Stevens, wife of past-president and chancellor emeritus, Dr. John Stevens, died Saturday afternoon in her home at the age of 80. Ruth had been in Hospice care at her home at Christian Village. The former first lady of the university spent most of her adult life dedicated to the school, said Dr. Royce ... [Read More…]

Summer ministry internships available

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Students interested in interning in a church ministry or missionary position can still submit resumes for interviews with churches Tuesday and Wednesday, said Robert Oglesby, instructor of Bible, missions and ministry and director of field education. About 50 churches will conduct interviews in the east side of the ... [Read More…]

Sing Song bizarre but beautiful

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something I'm standing in the concourse of the coliseum. My toes feel like ice cubes through my socks. It's 3 a.m., and I just want to find my shoes and go home to bed. Suddenly, someone hectically motions for me to move to the wall. As I do, I see a line of young men approach. They're all wearing ... [Read More…]

Inconsistent play dooms Wildcats against West Texas A&M

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor In a reversal of roles for the women's basketball team, the Wildcats lost Tuesday 82-67 to West Texas A&M. The pattern of the game followed the Wildcats' game against Midwestern State on Saturday, except this time, the Wildcats lost. Against West Texas the Wildcats jumped out to an early 15-5 lead. After the quick ... [Read More…]

Recruiting teasier than ever because of new technology

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Jessica Johnson earned a spot on the ACU softball team without ever trying out in front of a Wildcat coach. Instead, like many players on the roster, Johnson gained attention from Wildcat coaches from video clips on a Web site. Johnson said she wanted to play college softball but was running out of options her ... [Read More…]

Employee morale boosted on campus

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Initial results for the 2005-06 Quality of Life survey taken by faculty and staff reflect an overall improvement in the quality of life for employees at the university and their commitment to its mission, said Dr. Dana Hood, associate professor of education and co-chair of the Quality of Life Committee, in an ... [Read More…]

Former Sing Song hosts reunite for 50th show

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The six hosts and hostesses will share the Sing Song spotlight this year as they join in song with hosts and hostesses of the past. For the 50th show of Sing Song, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, invited all past hosts and hostesses to return to campus to see how Sing Song has changed in the past 50 ... [Read More…]

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