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Home streak snapped, conference begins: ACU opens conference play against Texas A&M Kingsville Thursday.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After unsuccessfully defending their 34 at-home winning streak, head volleyball coach Kellen Mock has a new challenge for her 4-7, conference-bound team: don't make the same mistake twice. The Wildcats' mistakes and inconsistencies last weekend led to a 1-2 finish at the ACU Wildcat Classic on the heels of their ... [Read More…]

Halftime challenge wins student cash at football game

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The ACU football team enjoyed a drama-filled game Thursday, but J. B. Gibbs enjoyed his share of the spotlight also. Gibbs, senior history major from Abilene, kicked a 23-yard field goal for $15,000 during halftime of the game. However, Gibbs has to wait for possibly three-weeks to hear if he will receive the ... [Read More…]

Year of Centenial celebrations ends with a bang

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor After a year spent honoring its Centennial, ACU celebrated its birthday with a new sculpture, 9-foot birthday cake, carnival, concert and fireworks display during the weekend's Centennial Birthday Bash. "We all saw people we haven't seen in years," said Dr. Michelle Morris, Centennial Celebration director. "People ... [Read More…]

Prosperity isn’t always Godly

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts It seems I am missing a section of my Bible. You know, it's the part where God says, 'If you take up your checkbook and follow me, I will make you richer than you ever imagined.' Or maybe it's the verse, 'If you don't have what you want in life, ask God for it because he won't deny you life's ... [Read More…]

Opening Chapel marks the beginning of ACU’s second century

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief After more than a year of celebration, the university's 100th year came to a close Monday with the Second Century Convocation. Delegates from 34 colleges and universities, more than 250 faculty members, alumni, and close to 2,100 students attended the hour-long ceremony that ended the string of events that ... [Read More…]

Staph infections spread on campus, treatment needed

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Staph infections have become a recent regularity on campus, and it's taking the form of a new antibiotic-resistant skin infection. Dr. Tony Rector, medical clinic doctor, said students and faculty need to be aware of the infection, which often takes the form of a pimple or growth and is not uncommon to locker rooms or ... [Read More…]

Wildcats clinch first opener in eight years: The ACU football team won its opening game against the University of Central Oklahoma after a game-winning fumble recovery in the fourth quarter.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The Wildcats football team's season opener appeared to be the same old story as the past seven season openers, when the University of Central Oklahoma completed a fourth down desperation pass and was nine yards away from a fourth quarter comeback. But head coach Chris Thomsen said "turnovers were the difference" ... [Read More…]

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