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Wildcats head to Stephenville for conference meet, men look for 13th consecutive title

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Before most of the ACU women's track and field athletes arrived in Stephenville for the Lone Star Conference Championships, they knew they were leading the field. Thanks to freshman Jessica Withrow, that is. The 5-5 freshman won the heptathlon competition, which took place Monday and Tuesday, in dominant fashion, ... [Read More…]

World’s largest BBQ returns to Abilene

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By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The Abilene Chamber of Commerce's Military Service Committee will sponsor the 41st Annual World's Largest Barbecue on Saturday at the Civic Center to honor the military personnel of Abilene and their families. This tradition provides members of the National Guard, military reserves and Department of Defense civilians ... [Read More…]

Smith Adams sponsors Backyard Bash

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Adams and Smith residence halls will boast of a 150-foot water slide this Saturday at its second annual Backyard Bash. The cookout and day of activities begins at 2 p.m. and will end at dusk. Patrick Leech, Smith resident assistant, said the event, which began two years ago, was created so students could have ... [Read More…]

Variety of artists make summer concert circuit

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor If you're looking for a bit of entertainment to help wile away the summer days, here's a list of upcoming concerts in Texas. For more complete lists, check www.ticketmaster.com, www.pollstar.com or www.ticketsnow.com. Dallas/Fort Worth Nokia Theatre, Grand Prairie 5/8 -- James Blunt 6/20 -- Sheryl Crow 6/21 -- ... [Read More…]

Jam for Justice concert brings awareness to IJM cause

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By Whitney Mann, Student Reporter A Jam for Justice concert will take place Thursday to raise awareness and money to fight injustice in the world through International Justice Mission. Jam for Justice will begin at 7 p.m. in the Bean Sprout and will last for about three hours. Bands playing at the concert include Death by Space Laser, Streets of ... [Read More…]

New jogging track, same safety rules

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The university's walk/jog track now finally encircles campus. The new path, six feet wide and well lit, allows students to walk, bike and run the two miles around campus on one surface. Campus has been waiting for the promised track for several years, and the anticipation has been building in the last few months, as the end date changed several ... [Read More…]

Tennis tunes-up before conference: The men’s and women’s tennis teams begin play in the LSC Championships on Thursday and Friday in Wichita Falls after playing D-I teams last week.

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By Michael Freeman, Sports Writer The tennis teams returned this week from a tough road trip against three Division I schools. The women smashed Texas Southern University 8-1, but were swept 7-0 by Rice University and Southern Methodist University. On the season, the women have a record of 24-6. Friday, the Wildcat women traveled to Houston to ... [Read More…]

Hood looks to win his first LSC Championship

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Once again Thursday, Nicodemus Naimadu demonstrated why he is one of the best collegiate distance runners in America, regardless of division. The Narok, Kenya, native set a new school record in the 5,000-meter run, placing ninth in a stacked field of past and future Olympians at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif. ... [Read More…]

Seven professors chosen for faculty renewal leaves

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Seven professors have been granted sabbaticals for the 2006-07 school year. Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen said the sabbaticals, or faculty renewal leaves, are usually given to five to eight professors a year to allow them time to study or write and come back to the school "refreshed." VanRheenen, provost of the university, ... [Read More…]

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