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New recruits add talent: The ACU Wildcat men’s basketball team added ten to its roster

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By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer Towering athletes running the floor, the squeaks of tennis shoes echoing throughout the coliseum and the pungent smell of three-hour workouts coming from the weight room can only mean one thing: the ACU Wildcats men's basketball season is approaching. And with a whopping ten new players, the team hopes to bring a ... [Read More…]

Lunsford Trail dedicated by family

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Lunsford family dedicated the Lunsford Trail to the university in Chapel Monday, almost a year after the November 2005 ground breaking. "I think it's important that we do this in Chapel, where all of you are gathered, because the gifts that brought this trail to campus were given with you in mind," said Dr. Royce ... [Read More…]

Wildcats trample Rams, prepare for Buffs: After winning its Homecoming game, the 6-0 ACU Wildcat football team will put its unblemished record on the line against No. 4 West Texas A&M on Saturday.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU Wildcat football team took only two-and-a-half minutes to find the end zone in its Homecoming game against the Lone Star Conference's best pass defense Saturday. ACU's opponent and rival Angelo State answered more than 44 minutes later. "We had a good plan and we executed it," defensive coordinator Jason ... [Read More…]

Wildcats return home after seven straight matches on the road

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The 6-1 ACU volleyball team will take on conference rival Angelo State on Thursday in its first home game after seven consecutive matches on the road. "It will be a big boost just to be back at home," head coach Kellen Mock said. "Being where we're comfortable will allow us to just get the ball rolling and keep ... [Read More…]

University charters buses to ACU game

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Ranking No. 20 in the nation and still undefeated, the ACU football team plays West Texas A&M University on Thursday at 7 p.m., who is also undefeated and ranked No. 4 in the nation. For Homecoming, the Wildcat football team received the support of 13,369 fans. For its game in Canyon, organizers are piecing together a ... [Read More…]

Guns: the new seatbelt control

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor I never like it when people point guns at me. Of all the things you could point with, guns are pretty much my least favorite, especially considering all the things guns do. I think mostly they shoot bullets, though I have seen them used as a club, like on MacGyver. MacGyver never shot people, but if he had a gun in ... [Read More…]

Athletic director encourages campus to keep supporting team

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I would like to take time to thank all of the Wildcat faithful who were in attendance at this weekend's football game versus Angelo State. It was absolutely amazing to look throughout the stadium and see purple and white packed on the home side and overflow in the end-zones and on the visitor's side. Your presence at our games means so much to the ... [Read More…]

Jessup named queen Saturday

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Lindsey Jessup was focusing on smiling and clapping for the 2006 Homecoming Queen when she heard her name announced on the loud speaker in Shotwell Stadium on Saturday. "I had no clue that I would be named Homecoming Queen," said Jessup, senior human communication major from Bakersfield, Calif. "I had a ... [Read More…]

Video: Student bands take the stage for JamFest 2006

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Student bands perform during annual JamFest concert series. Bands featured in the video include: Andrew Duge, More Alexander, Tiforah, Close Your Eyes, Streets of Simon Lee, O Scarlet, Kirk Thurmond and Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxQ80HOX9OM Video/editing by Jon Davis ... [Read More…]

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