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Cali Lewis and Neal Campbell

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Not many people know Luria Petrucci by her real name. Luria's digital name, Cali Lewis, is a different story. Cali is the host of Geek- BriefTV, a themed podcast that broadcasts tips and discusses computer trends to up to 1 million Internet viewers. Lewis and her husband Neal Campbell are among the many ... [Read More…]

Time with friends trumps school work

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By Denton Josey, Features Editor Sometimes you have to go outside and play. I was reminded of how important this is after I read an article about a man who wrote so much in his journal that all the pages fit into 91 boxes. The late Reverend Robert Shields of Dayton, Wash., got so involved in his journaling he ended up writing 3.75 million words ... [Read More…]

Aundrea Hearn

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By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Since graduating from ACU in 1992, Aundrea Hearn has worked in radio, film and advertising, but not because she didn't enjoy previous jobs. Living in Atlanta, Ga., where she grew up, Hearn works as a copywriter for the advertising agency JWT. She currently works exclusively JWT's account with Ford. Hearn said she ... [Read More…]

Phase two completes pledging

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Social club pledging ended this weekend as phase two of the new pledging system came to a close. "Really, I think overall it was a really positive year," said Mauri Westbrook, coordinator of student organizations and activities. "In a year of transition, there's always going to be some need for clarification and ... [Read More…]

Eyeing the Judges-FilmFest: Randy Brewer

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor This year has been a year of firsts for alumnus Randy Brewer, ('93). In 2007, his work as a producer earned him the longest No. 1 running video in Country Music Television history and the first country music video nominated for an MTV Music Video Award, to name just a few firsts. "It is really neat to have those ... [Read More…]

Common Ground needs honest racial discussion

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Re: Oct. 17 article, "Opinions collide over racial discussion." Now is the time for candid conversations confronting the issue of race relations to take place. This cannot be facilitated through poorly planned satirical skits at Chapel or any other venue in which students are forced to participate. In order for meaningful discourse to take place, ... [Read More…]

Back in the playoff picture: Unbelieveable 70-63 win keeps Cats in playoff hunt

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Junior running back Bernard Scott broke several records, ACU scored 70 points and the Wildcats are still in the playoff hunt. No. 19 ACU outlasted undefeated Tarleton State, 70- 63 in a must-win game that kept the Wildcats in the hunt for a spot in the NCAA Division II postseason. ACU jumped up four spots to the ... [Read More…]

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