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Attendance policy leaves students feeling impending doom

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Let us use the scientific method conjoined with philosophy to hypothesize for a moment. Student A is a responsible, knowledgeable individual who receives A's, and to her collegiate dismay, sometimes B's. Student A is on track to graduate on time and attends most of her classes, as opposed to Student B who attends all classes and is in the B and C ... [Read More…]

Obama’s election offers hope for scarred nation

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Beginning Jan. 20, 2008 President Barack Hussein Obama will lead the United States of America in an office blocks away from where slaves were once chained, displayed and sold. He will be the Commander-in-Chief of a military that did not officially integrate until 1948. He will sponsor dinners and events that ... [Read More…]

Downtown Dayz welcomes all

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Those who can find nothing to do in Abilene should mark Nov. 8 on their calendars. Downtown Dayz, the Abilene Downtown Association's monthly event, gives downtown businesses the chance to spotlight their fare. The event has occurred on the second Saturday of each month since June 2008. Glen Dromgoole, co-owner ... [Read More…]

Registration begins for spring semester

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor With the fall semester coming to a close, students already can register for classes for the 2009 spring semester. Registration for graduate students, Honors Program students and students at Study Abroad sites began Wednesday. Seniors, who have accumulated 90 or more hours, can register Monday; juniors, who have ... [Read More…]

Stone’s controversial film hits middle mark

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By Blake Penfield, Contributing Writer Director Oliver Stone surprised a lot of folks with his willingness to address extremely tender and controversial modern events with 2006's World Trade Center. Most people did not quite know what to think - was it too soon? Was it morally permissible to profit financially from the single greatest tragedy our ... [Read More…]

Officials: Ad Options Coming: SA Congress briefed on plans to build kiosks

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress unanimously passed two bills at its weekly meeting Wednesday. It also was briefed about the university administration's plans to reshape the venues and methods student groups and students can use to advertise events. University officials told the SA Congress of their plans ... [Read More…]

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Palin’s career possibilities peak interest of party, public

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor With the President-elect declared, the nation's attention is glued on Barack Obama, but my focus remains on the Republican candidate. No, not Sen. John McCain. I'm talking about Gov. Sarah Palin. Love her or hate her, Palin was a phenomenon as the Republican vice presidential running mate. McCain plucked this ... [Read More…]

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