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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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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