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Column damages club reputation

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I am writing in response to Sarah Carlson's article entitled "Sing Song Gate '06 creates scandal." She was quoted as saying that Moonies were heard "swearing" after it was announced for the second time that we had lost. I completely understand that she was trying to display how emotions get out of hand at the end of Sing Song. I agree. However, I ... [Read More…]

Sing Song needs to focus on fun

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I appreciate what Sarah Carlson said in her column regarding Sing Song. The Sing Song culture has become too overbearing on students. I directed our club act (Pi Kappa) this year. Knowing that we would have approximately 20 participants, I told them we had two options: to have fun, grow stronger together, and put on a fun, entertaining show or ... [Read More…]

Congress approves new constitution: If the student body approves of the new governing document later this semester, students living off campus will be represented by two new voting members on Congress.

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief In one of the longest and most lively Students' Association meetings of the year, Congress approved a new version of its constitution, which the entire student body now will have an opportunity to ratify in a special election later this semester. The three-hour meeting Feb. 22 produced a constitution that ... [Read More…]

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Not so fresh faced – Freshmen learn early through trial by fire: Six freshmen are battling with veteran players trying to keep the program’s successful tradition going strong.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Writer It is no wonder that veteran hitters like Johnny Zepeda, Ruben Rivera and Joel Wells are living up to the history of success the ACU baseball program has developed in recent years. But behind the veteran heavy bats are six freshmen glad to be along for the ride. The future of the ACU baseball team rests on the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats stay alive in LSC Postseason Tournament

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By Jared Fields, Sports Writer Head coach Shawna Lavender has said all season that her team needs to play a full 40 minutes. Now at the end of the season when they need it the most, the Wildcats put together a full game Saturday in a 85-76 win against Eastern New Mexico to keep their postseason chances alive. "I think the girls understand how ... [Read More…]

Group to drum night away

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By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Nationally acclaimed percussion ensemble So Percussion will grace the stage at the Williams Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Friday, at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 as part of the Music Department's Guest Artist Series. Dr. Allen Teel, professor of percussion and world music in the Music Department, said So Percussion has ... [Read More…]

Crisp honored as 2005 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year

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By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer Friends and family full of appreciation for Dr. Donald Crisp assembled at the Abilene Civic Center on Sunday to honor him as the 2005 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Crisp graduated from ACU in 1964 with a B.S. in accounting and business administration and is now chair of the university Board of Trustees. After ... [Read More…]

Trustees vote to name new Alumni and Welcome Center for Hunter

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The Board of Trustees on Saturday voted to name the new Alumni and Welcome Center after Robert D. Hunter and his wife Shirley. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced the decision at the President's Circle Dinner on Saturday night, and Hunter was in attendance. "After serving in the ACU family for ... [Read More…]

SA constution changes for the better

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The Students' Association Congress will begin discussing the approval of a revamped constitution this week in an effort clean up its governing documents originally written to govern a much different organization. And for the most part, when Congress brings this new document before the student body for ratification later this semester, many ... [Read More…]

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