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Alcohol policy infringes on student rights

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ACU needs to change its alcohol policy so it does not affect students who are of legal drinking age. The policy overzealously states: "In keeping with the educational mission of the university, alcohol abuse by ACU students is prohibited. Whereas the law allows students over the age of 21 to responsibly consume alcohol, ACU students, by their ... [Read More…]

Faculty join SALT students serving Abilene community

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The service committee from the recently established ACU staff senate has already planned its first major service effort. The service committee teamed with a committee from the Student Action Leadership Team (SALT), to involve more faculty than ever before in the 9th annual ACU for Abilene. The administration ... [Read More…]

Change dominates SA Congress’ meeting

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The theme of Wednesday's Students' Association Congress meeting was action, as president Matt Worthington and senior senator Brandon Smith levied challenges at Congress members, and Congress approved additional funding for the second student organization this semester. Smith presented the results of the SA survey, ... [Read More…]

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Freshmen to receive iPhone/iPod touch

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By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, unveiled a plan Monday to provide an Apple iPhone or iPod touch to all incoming freshmen, launching a pilot program that is the first in the nation. All incoming freshmen in the Fall 2008 semester will receive an iPhone or iPod touch to be used in ACU's plan for mobile ... [Read More…]

Black History Production looks in mirror

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By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter Essence of Ebony will present its 11th annual Black History Production at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Cullen Auditorium. The production will be a play entitled "Moments in the Mirror," which follows the lives of four black college students struggling to find themselves and discovering who they are. The ... [Read More…]

Meet offers last chance to qualify

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By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief A week ago, Don Hood said taking athletes to any meets this weekend would take some special circumstances. It's the last week of meets before the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships in two weeks, and only a few meets are being hosted. Since then, however, quite a few special circumstances have arisen - 11 to be ... [Read More…]

Polls open Tuesday to voters

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Texans will have their chance to influence who will become the Democratic and Republican nominees for the 2008 presidential election Tuesday at the joint Texas Primaries. Polls will open across the county for both races at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Polling locations are based on the address that a voter ... [Read More…]

Lady Buffs snap Cats’ streak

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor The Wildcats' eight-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night as No. 16 West Texas A&M stole a 60-58 victory in Canyon. With the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament scheduled for next week, the win ensured the Lady Buffs the No. 1 seed in the LSC South Division, while the Wildcats will ... [Read More…]

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