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Archives for 2006

Impacting Littles in a Big Way

November 3, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The seven-week-old puppy named Lucky yips from behind a scooter on the porch as Maria del Pinal knocks on the door of a white house. A young girl opens the door and squeals are heard as her sister runs to her room to get dressed. "Oh, my goodness, I forgot you were coming today; Angelica is so excited you're ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features

District race boasts of campus campaign leaders

November 3, 2006 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The phone rings and interrupts a conversation the group of women is having about which list of supporters to call next. Robyn Wertheim answers because she's closest. "Hello, Susan King's headquarters." A minute later another phone rings. Wertheim apologizes and puts the first caller on hold as she reaches ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Politics

Victory prepares team for postseason

November 1, 2006 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor For the Wildcat volleyball team, the upcoming Lone Star Conference tournament began with the last game of the season. "We knew we had to win," defensive specialist Malia Plumlee said. "This was the beginning of the conference tournament for us." The Wildcats finished their regular season and headed into the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ENMU, Volleyball

Men’s season begins Thursday in San Antonio

November 1, 2006 by Blake Penfield

By Blake Penfield, Sports Writer The wait is over. The ACU Wildcat men's basketball season is about to get underway with the first game against Texas-San Antonio on Thursday. Who are the new players? What differences will there be between this season and last season? These questions about the beginning of new seasons are even more relevant this ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Special teams mistakes cost win

November 1, 2006 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The back-and-forth South division tiebreaker between ACU and Tarleton State came down to special teams. Tarleton executed and ACU didn't. "It's a disappointing deal," head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We had the opportunity to win the game ... we just got beat." Tarleton State kicker Paul Williams booted a 32-yard ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Student attack warns others of dangers

November 1, 2006 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Brian Schmidt, senior photojournalism major from Austin, was assaulted early Friday morning between Gibson Gym and the McGlothlin Campus Center. Schmidt was leaving the Don H. Morris Center about 1 a.m. after working on a research paper. He was walking to the University Park Apartments when the assault took ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Campus Crime

King deals with questions about husband’s ties to ACU

November 1, 2006 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor As voters go to the polls for early voting until Friday and official voting Nov. 7 for District 71 Texas State Representative, Susan King, Republican candidate, and her campaign staff are promoting the candidate's 40-point plan and dealing  with questions surrounding her husband's affiliation with ACU. In a recent ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Politics

Voice your views through voting

November 1, 2006 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Thoughtful Ramblings Elections loom at the beginning of November. Discussions center around which party will control the House and who will support or oppose hot-button issues like abortion and gay marriage, attempting to lure voters -especially younger ones-to the polls. Christians face a unique battle in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

ACU vs. Tarleton 10/28/2006

October 29, 2006 by Hutton Harris

The Wildcats' bid for an undefeated season at Shotwell Stadium ended with a last-second, 37-36 loss to Tarleton State, Saturday. Video by Hutton Harris and Jon Davis ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Football, TSU

Video: Homecoming JamFest 2006

October 27, 2006 by Jon Davis

Hundreds flocked to the Homecoming concert on the Zona Luce side lawn to watch ACU students jam into the night. Bands present included ACU favorites Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys, The Streets of Simon Lee and O Scarlet. Other student performers also made their JamFest debut at the showcase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ms2Cz-7PB0 Video by ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Videos Tagged With: Homecoming, JamFest

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