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Evangelism: In stores now

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Jesus Sells! The child runs down the aisle and falls to the floor clutching a smiling, stuffed cucumber in a purple hat. "But Mom, I don't have a Larry Boy toy yet, I need a Larry Boy toy!" he wails. A similar tantrum could be played out almost any day on any toy aisle, but this fit is different and not just because ... [Read More…]

The best new mascot for McMurry

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Two weeks ago, McMurry University decided to be a mascot-less university instead of picking a new one. The NCAA forced the school to drop 'Indians' as its mascot. The decision means McMurry athletics teams will not have a native people or fuzzy animal to identify themselves with. Instead, the athletes will be ... [Read More…]

ACU refines second century vision

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced the 21st Century Vision on Tuesday and began by talking about the undefeated football team and a flywheel, comparing their momentums to that of the university's going into the next decade. "I would suggest to you all that ACU has been building up for a ... [Read More…]

Malone leads ACU to 7-0 and first place in the Lone Star Conference

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Student Reporter Quarterback Billy Malone's best game began with his first fumble. "I didn't play good," said a dissatisfied Malone, whose fumble dropped the Wildcats into a 15-point deficit, the biggest of the season. The early mistake was soon forgotten as Malone tied the ACU and Lone Star Conference records for most ... [Read More…]

Six earn Sing Song hosting duties

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Luke Baty was still groggy when he was kidnapped early Thursday morning and told he was a Sing Song host. But he was still excited. Baty, junior music major from Orchard Park, N.Y., said he was happy about being chosen once he woke up and realized who surrounded him. Baty was one of about to 45 people who ... [Read More…]

Poverty: the ever-present epidemic

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The poor are often blanketed with the one specific stereotype-laziness. All situations are different, and one simple explanation can't cover everyone living in a state of economic suffering. An article printed in Issues & Views, a conservative publication for those "concerned about liberties lost, especially through ... [Read More…]

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…]

NBC sheds light on double standard in media

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NBC's recent decision to air musical pop legend Madonna's 2006 concert tour has raised disapproving responses from the Christian community. The part of the Confessions concert stirring the most controversy is at the point in her performance when Madonna, adorned with a crown of thorns, hangs from a mirrored cross. Though the television network is ... [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…]

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