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In their own hands: No. 19 ACU controls its playoff destiny

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After pulling out an amazing win over Tarleton State last week, the Wildcats' playoff hopes lie in their own hands. If ACU wins its last two regular season games, a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs is all but certain, but if ACU loses just one, it will probably drop from the top six the NCAA South Central ... [Read More…]

FilmFest needs more support from administration

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ACU's FilmFest piqued student interest through the week before Friday night's show. Rather than generating artistic discussion, the topic raised was that of censorship. One student's film, "The Legend of the Stormin' Mormon," raised administrative eyebrows Oct. 25 and prompted the university to decide against allowing the film to take part in ... [Read More…]

Congress’ first spent funds of year for bowling

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress spent the first of its $4,000 discretionary fund on free bowling and charity at Wednesday's meeting. Senior senator Alaina Bearden and junior senator Kelline Linton presented a bill for free bowling two days a week from 7 to 10 p.m. in the campus bowling alley. "It's just [for] ... [Read More…]

ACU prepared for LSC postseason tournament

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Losing to Central Oklahoma last Saturday was just a hiccup to the ACU volleyball team as the Wildcats got back on the winning track Tuesday by beating St. Edward's in Moody Coliseum. ACU won five of its last six matches, and is now 13- 12 on the season with a 7-3 record in the Lone Star Conference. The ... [Read More…]

Team mentality gives Wildcats edge at Regional meet

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Before each cross country meet, junior Julius Nyango and his teammates begin the meet with a team tradition. They say, "Together we win," in Swahili to remind them that cross country is about the team, not the individual. "The best thing is if one goes ahead it's okay because we are one," Nyango said. Head coach ... [Read More…]

Second half surge leads Wildcats over Javelinas

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor In his final ACU home game, senior linebacker Cody Stutts nearly did it all. Stutts got one interception, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble and led the Wildcats with 11 tackles. But the senior linebacker's performance wasn't the only thing good about ACU's home closer against Texas A&M-Kingsville on ... [Read More…]

Rewards await fans at ACU’s last home matchup

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Students who attend the ACU football team's final home game against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday might walk away with $200. Thanks to a donation from a member of the ACU Letterman's Association, ACU athletics will give away up to $1000 to lucky students who come to Saturday's game. "This is the last one," ... [Read More…]

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