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Congress should support open records bill

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Our country stands on the right to know. Citizens can question the government and access certain federal agency documents. However, the government has allowed darkness to hover over these rights by not responding to such inquiries within a legally set time frame. Under The Freedom of Information Act, citizens can see federal agency documents ... [Read More…]

Wildcats end regular season with 42-41 shocker: Late ACU rally secures spot in NCAA Division II postseason

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Midwestern State quarterback Daniel Polk broke two school rushing records, a single-season touchdown record and had the best game of his career. But Abilene Christian University is going to the playoffs. The No. 17 Wildcats secured their spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs after a 70-yard game-winning drive ... [Read More…]

Women test team in Lubbock Christian exhibition

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor The ACU women's basketball team takes to the court in Moody Coliseum Saturday at 2 p.m. to play Lubbock Christian in an exhibition game. ACU officially begins its season next Friday on the road against Incarnate Word, but the team will be gaining some game experience before then. "It's the first time ... [Read More…]

Putting it on the line: Playoff berth depends on regular season finale

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Travis Carpenter has played football since junior high school, and Saturday could be his last game. If the senior defensive end and the rest of the Wildcats do not win their final regular season game against Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, No. 17 ACU's chances of making the playoffs may be over. "That's eleven ... [Read More…]

Sadies Week gives guys deserved break

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By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Although Sadies Week ends tonight with a free date at The Skatin' Place, single or taken guys can still take advantage of the final activity of the week. The Campus Activities Board gives ACU girls free activities to promote Sadie Hawkins' Week every year. And every year I look forward to it. As a single guy, I ... [Read More…]

Remember the forgotten veterans

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor While ACU students trudge back and forth between the Campus Center and the Administration building Monday, the rest of the country will be celebrating Veterans Day. And while the majority of the millions of veterans in this country are honored, 195,800 will spend their national holiday on the streets - without ... [Read More…]

Math club aims to make math fun, serves local kids

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Mu Sigma, ACU's math club, is spreading their gift of math around Abilene by offering free tutoring to local Abilene Schools as a service project. Last Friday, the first service project was conducted. The project involved going to Abilene High School and tutoring during a study hall. Mu Sigma members hope to ... [Read More…]

Directors named for class, club acts

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By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter Nineteen directors were chosen Nov. 2 for the 14 acts in Sing Song 2008, "World Tour." The production will consist of customary performances by classes and social clubs in addition to a combined performance by Essence of Ebony, Hispanos Unidos and the International Students' Association. One director, Rebecca ... [Read More…]

SA voices Chapel concerns: Thompson fields questions over likes, dislikes of Chapel format

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association discussed Chapel, dipped into the Congressional discretionary fund and created a temporary Chaplain position on Wednesday in another marathon meeting. Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president of student life, fielded responses from Congress members, telling them now is the time for change in ... [Read More…]

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