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Students react with excitement, shock

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor When Charlie Gibson of ABC News announced Sen. Barack Obama (D - Ill.) would be the 44th president of the United States of America shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 20 ACU students erupted in cheers, applause and exhilaration at the Rock the Vote Election Watch Party in the Campus Center Living Room. "This ... [Read More…]

Staying in Tune: Tuning pianos has taught Ken Claunch much more than technical skill – it has taught him humility and perspective

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Linda Claunch came home one day to find her beloved piano on its way out the front door. As she tells the story, her husband, Ken, grins like a boy guilty of a practical joke gone awry. Evidently, a woman told Ken she was in the market for a certain piano that the Claunches just happened to own - Linda's ... [Read More…]

Lecture focuses on sexism, faith

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Dan Brown's The DaVinci Code infuriated evangelical conservatives when a character suggested that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and subsequently intended for women to lead and continue his church, not men. Feminism continues to affect protocol for acceptable behavior and interaction between sexes. Regardless of ... [Read More…]

Panel debates, discusses ’08 presidential election

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By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer More than 100 students gathered in Hart Auditorium Wednesday to watch as Republicans and Democrats debated amongst themselves over the political candidates. The Students' Association and the JMC Network sponsored the event, titled "We the People," to help better inform students on where each candidate stands on ... [Read More…]

Folk singer receives standing ovation at Paramount Theatre

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By Kelsi Williamson, Student Reporter Folk singer and songwriter Jonathan Edwards performed in front of an intimate crowd at Abilene's Paramount Theatre on Saturday night as part of the "Live at the Paramount" Abilene Arts Series. "For a solid 95 minutes, he [Edwards] was a powerhouse of energy," said Betty Hukill, Paramount Theatre executive ... [Read More…]

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