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Awake 3:18 focuses on AIDS

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AIDS and HIV are quickly becoming a major pandemic across the world, and it does not appear to be getting any better. According to an Associated Press article, the number of global AIDS cases is steadily rising and may soon become the third-largest cause of death in the world. AIDS is an issue that has been discussed to great extent in recent ... [Read More…]

Staking Hope: AIDS Awareness Week launched with Chapel presentation

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Awake 3:18 began AIDS Awareness Week on Monday to introduce students and faculty to the idea that they can make a difference against the pandemic. The week-long campaign opened with a Chapel presentation Monday by members of Awake 3:18, led by co-chair David Altuna, and will end on World AIDS Day on Friday. ... [Read More…]

Don’t ignore the power of the Court

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Thoughtful Ramblings In the wake of the 2006 elections, Americans were left looking at the legislative branch of government and either rejoicing for the change or wringing their hands at the defeat. And eyes turned inquisitively to the executive branch as questions rose, once again, about the war and, in general, ... [Read More…]

Art work sale raises $3,000 for new Center

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor When bidding closed on Rolando Diaz's painting, "Old Havana Jazz," ACU came $3,000 closer to breaking ground on the Robert D. and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. The painting was auctioned on eBay between Nov. 6 and 16. Diaz, class of ‘79, decided to donate the proceeds from his painting to the Welcome Center ... [Read More…]

Playoff loss ends season

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor ACU's football team posted one of its best seasons in almost 30 years, but quarterback Billy Malone is unwilling to call the season a complete success. "We can talk about how good we did, but we didn't finish well," Malone said. ACU finished its season with a 30-27 overtime loss to West Texas A&M in the ... [Read More…]

St. Edwards ends ACU’s three-game streak

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By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer The men's basketball team experienced college basketball's ups and downs this past week with a comeback victory over Howard Payne University Nov. 21 and a loss to St. Edwards University Monday, putting the team at 3-1 on the season. Both games were won and lost by free throws. During the Nov. 21 game in Moody ... [Read More…]

Video: ACU Wildcats vs. West Texas A&M

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The Wildcat football season came to a close after losing to West Texas A&M. In the last minutes of overtime ACU's field goal attempt was blocked, giving the Buffs the chance they needed for a win. The final score of the NCAA Division II playoff game, 30-27, gave ACU a 8-3 record for the season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6-s73IIv2c Video by ... [Read More…]

ACU Wildcats vs. West Texas A&M

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The Wildcat football season came to a close after losing to West Texas A&M. In the last minutes of overtime ACU's field goal attempt was blocked, giving the Buffs the chance they needed for a win. The final score of the NCAA Division II playoff game, 30-27, gave ACU a 8-3 record for the season. Video by Ashley Robinson ... [Read More…]

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