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Theatre Department takes second chance with ‘Aida’

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The Theatre Deparment has proven it is more couragious than to simply walk away from a controversial situation. Two years ago, Adam Hester, chair of the Theatre Department, pulled the Homecoming musical, "Aida," after four months of production because of concerns from the community that a white actress would play the lead role as a Nubian ... [Read More…]

Cats seek sweep to finish first: If ACU can sweep West Texas A&M this weekend, it will secure first place in the Lone Star Conference South Division and a No. 1 seed in the LSC tournament.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor It appears the 13th-ranked ACU baseball team is ready for the postseason. ACU is first in the Lone Star Conference, has one of the deepest pitching staffs in the LSC and has already reached its team goal of 40 wins. But before ACU can start swinging for an LSC championship, the Wildcats will have to sweep its ... [Read More…]

Amendments for a student Bill of Rights and court fail to pass two-thirds vote

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor In its last meeting of the year the Students' Association, Congress discussed whether a separate student court was necessary in representing and providing a voice for the student body.  Despite more than 30 minutes of discussion of three amendments that would have created a student Bill of Rights and ... [Read More…]

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Steps to become an effective Chapel speaker

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor I daydream during Chapel. Mostly about impossible scenarios, the perfect day and odd 'what-ifs.' This week, now that only those without Chapel credits are attending, a new daydream emerged. What if I had to speak in Chapel? A Chapel's worth of thought devoted to developing criteria for a successful speech ... [Read More…]

Team separates among meets

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Wildcat track and field members are separated throughout the country this weekend at the Penn and Drake relays, while others are staying in Abilene for a meet with McMurry. Pole vaulters Kyle Dennis and Angie Aguilar are the only athletes traveling to Des Moines, Iowa, for the Drake Relays. "Kyle's ready to ... [Read More…]

Chapel council forms for next year

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Students who love, hate or merely tolerate Chapel can offer weekly critiques and suggestions for Chapel - they just have to apply. Dr. Wayne Barnard, university dean of spiritual formation and assistant professor of family sciences, will select a 12-member Chapel Advisory Council for the 2007-2008 school year from ... [Read More…]

Money names Thompson new VP, dean of student life

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson from Grove City College, located in Grove City, Pa., will soon be a familiar face on campus. Thompson was selected as the new vice president and dean of student life, a position that provides leadership and vision for these areas of student affairs: Student Organizations, Judicial ... [Read More…]

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