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Spring Break Campaigns carry on tradition

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ACU Students have impacted more than 100 different locations throughout the United States and the world through Spring Break Campaigns in the past three years. Each year, about 500 students participate, making these campaigns one of the most popular activities on campus. ACU Spring Break Campaigns represent an active response to the Great ... [Read More…]

Compassion hits home in Tyrone

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By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Face the Facts For the third time, I signed his little black book - well technically, it was a yellow index card this time; but nonetheless, I knew he would slide it into his notebook when I finished writing my cell phone number. It didn't seem to matter that I had already written my number twice, but since ... [Read More…]

Defensive coordinator added to coaching staff

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Writer The football program added former Wichita Falls High School head coach Jason Johns as the new defensive coordinator to help restructure the Wildcats coaching staff for the 2006 season. "Coach Johns is really passionate about the game of football and helping our players develop on and off the field," said head ... [Read More…]

Golf gets sixth place in opening tournament

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Writer The No. 24-ranked golf team began its spring season with a sixth-place finish at the Circle C Golf Club for the St. Edwards Spring Invitational in Austin on Monday and Tuesday. With all 15 teams of the tournament in the Wildcats' region, including six out of the top 24 teams in the nation, this tournament was ... [Read More…]

Manning displays skills at NFL Combine

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Along with some of the top prospects of the April 29 NFL Draft, former ACU all-American Danieal Manning worked out in front of scouts at the NFL Combine on Tuesday. At the Combine, players are physically tested in areas such as the 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jump, cone drills and repetitions at 225 lbs. on the ... [Read More…]

After disappointing year, women prepare for next season

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Having their season decided by a coin flip, the Wildcats are gearing up for next season in hopes for a better outcome. Head coach Shawna Lavender remains optimistic, but the team needs to rebound from a disappointing year and the loss of key senior players. Picked to win the Lone Star Conference South Division in ... [Read More…]

Icy weather lowers Lectureship numbers

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Between 3,000 and 3,500 people attended the last Bible Lectureship to take place in February. Dr. Mark Love, director of Ministry Events, said although he has no way of knowing exactly how many people attended, the numbers seemed slightly less than average. "The evening theme lectures looked a little down," Love ... [Read More…]

Wet concrete: walk respectfully

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For years, people have endeavored to stay in shape by running around campus. Without a real path, runners and joggers were cutting rough dirt trails in the sparse Abilene grass and trying to avoid getting hit by cars as they made their way around campus. This spring, that will change. In November, construction began on the two-mile Walk/Jog ... [Read More…]

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