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Don’t blame construction for tuition boost

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Construction never seems to end on campus, especially when it interrupts traffic flow and the simple task of getting from place to place. The never-ending projects also seem to put a dent in our pocketbook in the form of raised tuition. At least, that's what we think. In fact, there is more behind the sudden building of a new lake or jogging track ... [Read More…]

Baseball comes up short in ’06

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor While the ACU community was ankle deep in its summer plans, head baseball coach Britt Bonneau put the finishing touches on his tenth-consecutive winning season. Despite finishing second in the conference behind rivals Angelo State and failing to advance past the regional tournament, the Wildcats finished the ... [Read More…]

Kellen Mock returns to her alma mater to coach the reigning LSC volleyball champions

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Twenty-three year-old head volleyball coach Kellen Mock understands the method of play to which the back-to-back Lone Star Conference Champion volleyball team has grown accustomed. And why wouldn't she? After playing under the program's winningest coach for four years, being third on the all-time digs list and ... [Read More…]

Edwards parking lot receives much needed face-lift for Fall

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Residents of Edwards and Mabee residence halls can now park a little closer to their rooms after renovation of the parking lot between the two dorms. The pothole-filled parking lot received a much-needed asphalt face-lift after students faced an obstacle course trying to avoid holes while finding a spot to ... [Read More…]

McNair Scholars Program prepares students for grad school

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Maria Rojas spent her summer deciding if China would ever become a democratic nation. She read scholarly articles, poked holes through researchers' theories and decided that China could be democratized in the future. Rojas, senior management and public service major from Dallas, was one of 20 students who ... [Read More…]

Hunter to be honored for service to ACU, State of Texas

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief After 20 years of dedicated service to the Abilene community and surrounding counties through his volunteer work and work in the Texas Legislature, friends and supporters are paying tribute to Bob Hunter and his wife Shirley. Every two years since Bob Hunter began his political career in 1986, supporters and ... [Read More…]

Board of Trustees names new chairman: C.E. ‘Doc’ Cornutt will serve five-year term

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The ACU Board of Trustees announced Saturday that C.E. 'Doc' Cornutt was chosen as the new chair of the ACU Board of Trustees. Cornutt will begin his five-year term after the next meeting in February. Until then, he will serve as chair-elect, said Dr. Royce Money, president of the university. Don Crisp is ... [Read More…]

American media: Democracy at work

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor As the Optimist staff strives for balance between opposing perspectives in each issue of the paper, an ever-increasing demand for objectivity within the American news media is surfacing, and they're doing their job relatively well. Americans need to know their views and be able to spot biases in the news media. This is ... [Read More…]

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