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What’s eating ACU?

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Lauren Rodda usually begins her 10 a.m. Bible class with a sausage burrito, cup of yogurt and bottle of water. She uses her meal plan to purchase the trio three times a week at the Fatted CafZ in the Bible Building and not just because she's hungry. "If I don't get breakfast, I don't spend my meal plans, and I ... [Read More…]

Theatre to retry musical ‘Aida’

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Two years after the rejection of "Aida" as the Homecoming musical, the Theatre Department is giving the musical a second chance. Adam Hester, chair of the Theatre Department, said he feels this year is the best opportunity to finally put on the production. "The original reason that we chose to do it, is that it's ... [Read More…]

Wildcats place at various meets

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Whether in Philadelphia, Des Moines, Iowa, or in Abilene, the ACU track and field teams enjoyed plenty of success this past weekend. Davy Manga won the triple jump at the Penn relays with a Division II-best distance of 53- 11.75 feet. Manga was also part of the men's 110-meter hurdle shuttle relay that came away ... [Read More…]

Laughter, determination reflect Stevens’ life

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Dr. John C. Stevens, chancellor emeritus and eighth president of the university, rode his electric wheelchair around the two-mile Lunsford Trail just two days before he suffered a major stroke, in a typical demonstration of his love of life, said Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, in Chapel on ... [Read More…]

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