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Hillcrest dealing with renovations, burglary

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By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Hillcrest Church of Christ's main auditorium renovations have begun after the almost $1 million goal was reached in September after a special collection was taken. The church started renovations to the roof and electrical systems and on Jan. 13 removed 1,300 seats in an hour and a half with the help of about 300 ... [Read More…]

Reese relieved of current position

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor College of Biblical Studies dean Dr. Jack Reese will temporarily set aside his role as dean this semester and begin examining the role of the university in light of the 21st Century Vision. "We need to think, just in a variety of ways, what a Christian university looks like in this world that we're living in," ... [Read More…]

Vision Leadership Team determines department response

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Departments campuswide submitted responses to a questionnaire from the Vision Leadership Team on Friday to clarify the departments' purpose and compatibility with the 21st Century Vision. "Every couple of years I think it's good to step back and ask some of those broader questions," said Phil Schubert, executive ... [Read More…]

Motorcycle accident kills HSU student near campus

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor A Hardin-Simmons University student and football player was killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of E.N. 10th Street and Washington Boulevard. Brentdrick Walker, 20, layed his motorcycle on its side when he attempted to avoid colliding with the vehicle of Arthur Traylor, 60, according to the ... [Read More…]

Recent remarks reveal lack of understanding

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By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief I cannot relate to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day because I just don't understand it. I cannot relate to a history of abuse, oppression and hatred based on race. I cannot relate to the feelings that could come from such a history of racism because of my lack of that history. As a white, middle-class male, I have no ... [Read More…]

Chapel survey calls for more female involvement

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The university must examine the role women play in Chapel, bearing in mind Chapel's purpose and the goals of the 21st Century Vision. A comprehensive look ought to establish better uniformity, eliminating the alienation students have accused Chapel of causing in the past. Now, the Chapel office defines women's roles based on the Church of Christ ... [Read More…]

Parking reduced for construction

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By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter Two south rows of faculty and staff parking in the Campus Center Parking Lot closed Monday and may remain so until Feb. 11 because of the Hunter Welcome Center related construction. "The hope was that we would be able to get most of the [construction] done during Christmas break, obviously to minimize the effect ... [Read More…]

Wildcats start conference with close win in Denton

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor In the true spirit of giving, the ACU women's basketball team handed its opponents more than they wanted during the Christmas break. The Wildcats won five of their last six games by an average margin of victory of nearly 16 points. ACU captured its latest win on the road Wednesday against Texas Woman's ... [Read More…]

ACUonline reboots optional degrees

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor It is never too late to finish your degree, thanks to ACUonline. This semester, students have more online degree options than ever. The program now offers eight master's degrees, a graduate certificate and a bachelor's degree-completion program with seven areas of emphasis. Students must be a nonresident and ... [Read More…]

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