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Thanksgiving options exist for Abilene students

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By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter In light of the impending Thanksgiving holiday, businesses and organizations within and outside Abilene are welcoming student volunteers for holiday-oriented charities. "The one thing that we do, and we ask the students come prepared to do, is we try to make this a special day for those who are less fortunate," ... [Read More…]

Experience gives Wildcats hope

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Ten players are returning this season to the ACUwomen's basketball team- a team picked to finish second in the Lone Star Conference South Division. And with the return of so many experienced players and the addition of four talented freshmen, head coach Shawna Lavender is excited about the Wildcats' ... [Read More…]

A hero’s welcome: Record-breaking Naimadu and team return to Abilene in style

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Four-time individual cross country champion Nicodemus Naimadu and the men's and women's cross country teams got a hero's welcome when they returned from the national championships in Joplin, Mo. on Sunday. As the team's white travel bus braked in front of Elmer Gray Stadium, balloons, banners, cake, erratic car ... [Read More…]

Running for the record: Naimadu seeks fourth-straight title

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Three meets into his senior season, cross county phenom Nicodemus Naimadu injured his right knee. While running at the Oklahoma State Jamboree on Sept. 29, the three-time national cross country champion from Narok, Kenya fell and eventually had trouble walking, let alone running. With the injury, he was unsure if ... [Read More…]

No. 15 Wildcats host first NCAA playoff game

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor When ACU's regular season ended two seasons ago, offensive lineman Nathan Young and the rest of the Wildcats found themselves far from the playoffs. After another losing season, Young and his teammates were forced to do the only thing they could do - write off the season and get ready for offseason ... [Read More…]

Hard work earns full day off

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By Denton Josey, Features Editor Many staff won't show up for work Wednesday thanks to a decision the President's Cabinet and human resources made. In years past, the day before Thanksgiving break has been a half-day for staff at ACU, but this year, they have the entire day off. Suzanne Allmon, director of human resources, said the decision was ... [Read More…]

ACU Big Purple bands together for a special Christmas party

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By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The spirit of giving is in the air with the Big Purple's annual service event with Noah Project residents. The Noah Project is an emergency center for victims of family violence where women and children are given a place to stay, are mentored and receive help to find jobs. The Noah Project's mission is ... [Read More…]

Cats cruise past Mesa State: No. 15 ACU dominates first NCAA D-II home playoff game

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The first play of ACU's first NCAA playoff home game wasn't exactly what the Wildcats would of preferred. Junior quarterback Billy Malone threw an interception to Mesa State linebacker Mark Gruner, and after a 17-yard run back, the Wildcats found themselves in an early 6-0 hole. But after the first touchdown, ... [Read More…]

SA votes to bring coffee to studying students

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Students across campus can enjoy a free cup of coffee during finals week, thanks to the Students' Association Congress. Executive president Matt Worthington and vice president Daniel-Paul Watkins presented a plan to Congress Oct. 31 to partner with Dining Services and ARAMARK to provide free coffee to ... [Read More…]

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