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False Start: ACU falls to Northwest Missouri State 45-36: Penalties, Bearcat offense halts the Wildcat football team’s playoff run

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The Wildcats' historic playoff run came to an end as No. 2 ACU lost to No. 3 Northwest Missouri State 45-36 on a chilly, overcast afternoon Saturday at Shotwell Stadium. With the win, the Bearcats advanced to the NCAA Division II semifinal game, which will be next Saturday against North Alabama, who defeated ... [Read More…]

Big Country Blowout: ACU outduels West Texas A&M 93-68: The football team breaks 88-year-old school scoring record, advances to NCAA quarterfinals

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Fans witnessed history Saturday afternoon as ACU and West Texas A&M battled for four hours at Shotwell Stadium. When the dust settled, the Wildcat football team had shattered a school scoring record for a single game and had advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinal round for the first time in school ... [Read More…]

The Campus Store fuels football fever

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The ACU football team silenced critics and encouraged Wildcat fans on Nov. 8 with its win over Midwestern State. The win clinched the title of Lone Star Conference champions for the Wildcats and fueled school spirit on campus. Fans and memorabilia collectors can purchase one of two, unique LSC champions T-shirts ... [Read More…]

Ice House skating rink returns to Abilene

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By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer The Ice House skating rink is returning Friday for its third year of winter fun and festivities. Despite weather-related problems in its first year, the skating rink is back once again to provide joy to the community. Located at Nelson Park Festival Gardens, the skating rink is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity ... [Read More…]

SA Congress supports disc golf course

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress threw its support and wallet behind an effort to build a disc golf course on ACU's campus Wednesday, voting unanimously to sponsor a hole and help build an information kiosk at the future course. Deonna Shake, instructor of exercise science and health, is gathering ... [Read More…]

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Thanksgiving traditions should accompany service

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Forget Christmas, my birthday, Halloween, the Fourth of July or any other holiday. When it comes to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is king of the calendar. The day is synonymous with pie, football, oversized parade balloons, family and can-shaped cranberry sauce, has held my top spot and has been that way ... [Read More…]

Students serve, learn in Study Abroad programs

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By Kelsi Williamson, Student Reporter ACU students currently studying abroad in both Oxford and Montevideo are learning about and submerging themselves into European and Latin American cultures. David McMichael, sophomore English major from Abilene, traveled to Spain, Portugal and France, as well as around England, as a part of the Oxford study ... [Read More…]

Wildcat disc golf course to be built on campus

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter ACU students can expect a professionally designed nine-hole disc golf course to open on the Sherrod Residential Park in the spring. Deonna Shake, professor and Wildcat Disc Golf Project Director, said the course, currently under construction, was designed by Professional Disc Golf Association member Jay ... [Read More…]

Thanksgiving run offers opportunity to eat guilt free

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Turkey, dressing and holiday weight gain-all commonly associated with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Some individuals, however, will combat this year's holiday pounds with Thanksgiving-themed runs called Turkey Trots, taking place across the nation in support of various charities and organizations. Locally, the ... [Read More…]

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