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SA assembly closureviolates students’ rights

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By Tanner Knauth, Page Editor I was infuriated when I found out the Students' Association Congress decided to close its meeting because of a tape recorder. I've heard several members say these meetings are open to the public and they encourage students to attend. However, when the Optimist provides Congress a way to give students access to its ... [Read More…]

World record bondsman: Former Olympic pole vaulter becomes bail bond expert

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By Camille Vandendriessche, Assistant Copy Editor On an ordinary October afternoon, Billy Olson received a call at his house. On the phone, one of his co-workers at Billy Olson Bail Bond told him he just saw the man they had been looking for, a customer who had not showed up in court. Olson jumped in his car, drove to the convenience store where ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball team loses second-straight

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By Jeff Craig, Sports Writer Audrey Maxwell-Lively recorded her 12th double-double of the season, but it was not enough, as the Tarleton State TexAnns beat the Wildcats 73-59 Wednesday in front of a raucous crowd in Stephenville. Lively scored 21 points and collected 12 rebounds but was matched step-for-step by Tarleton center JoAnne Jones, who ... [Read More…]

IHOP offers free pancakes

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By Earl Karr, Contributing Writer Hungry students craving breakfast any time of day can eat to their heart's delight until March 4 at IHOP. IHOP, 3750 S. Clack St., is offering "All You Can Eat Pancakes" for the most ravenous of patrons. The deal entails breakfast meals starting at $4.99 that include two hash browns, two eggs, two meats of choice ... [Read More…]

Traffic problems arise during lunch rush

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Students will have more culinary-consuming competition this weekend with family, friends and alumni who will attend the 2009 Sing Song shows. Every day after Chapel, masses of hunger-crazed students stampede toward the "World Famous Bean" and the Hilton Food Court. Those leading the charge are the lucky ones; they ... [Read More…]

Hosts, Hostesses ready to entertain audiences

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Some people learn to run before they can walk; they decide to dive in headfirst right into a challenge no matter how shallow the water may be. Others pursue a dream with conviction, passion and fervor until their goal is met. Two of this year's six Sing Song hosts and hostesses used these two methods with great ... [Read More…]

Late run not enough against Angelo State

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By Ryan Cantrell, Sports Writer The Wildcats made a late push but could not complete the comeback, falling 82-77 to Angelo State on Saturday. Guard Lionel Brown made his free throws down the stretch and secured the victory for the Rams. The Wildcats were trailing by 14 with 7:27 remaining in regulation, when they went on a 22-11 run to end the ... [Read More…]

Shop brews student discounts

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By Kimberly Wolford, Student Reporter Abilene's newest coffee shop is brewing up an easier way for ACU students to pay for their beverages and food items. The Brew.net is the first Abilene business to allow students to use their student IDs and student accounts to purchase goodies from its store. Students can enter the local coffee store and ... [Read More…]

30 judges to choose winners

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By Katie Gager, Student Reporter A group of 30 alumni, music professionals, faculty and staff will choose the winners of this year's Sing Song. The names of the judges will not be released until the time of the show. The judges will be broken up into 10 judges per show, three to judge vocals and seven to judge originally, entertainment and ... [Read More…]

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