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Basketball teams fall to Tarleton State: Women fail to clinch playoff spot, men eliminated from postseason contention

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor Women's Basketball Tarleton State defeated ACU Wednesday night 73-59, keeping their postseason chances alive while preventing the Wildcats from clinching a spot in the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament. The TexAnns improved to 14-11 overall and 5-5 in the LSC South Division while ACU fell to 15-9 overall ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball streak ends at six

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By Jeff Craig, Sports Writer The women's basketball team's streak of six consecutive victories came to an end Saturday as the Wildcats fell to the Angelo State Rambelles 64-59 in San Angelo. The Wildcats entered the game riding a wave of momentum, having won six of their past seven games; they also ranked No. 10 in the NCAA South Central Region ... [Read More…]

Sickness spreads throughout ACU

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By Lezlee Gutierrez, Student Reporter Professors have seen an increase in the number of ill students on campus this semester, but according to the Health Clinic staff, this is not a rare situation for this time of year. "It is a combination of the fluctuation of the weather lately, as well as the preparation for Sing Song," said Kathy Stokes, ... [Read More…]

iPhones present new challenges, addictions

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By Ryan Self, Guest Columnist Hello, my name is Ryan Self, and it has been 14 minutes since I last used my iPod touch. I suffer from ISAS or iPod Separation Anxiety Syndrome, which is characterized by the incessant need to interact with an iPhone or iPod touch, regardless of setting, for extended periods of time. I know I am not alone in my ... [Read More…]

SA Congress votes to close meeting to non-members

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress voted to close its weekly meeting to students and student media Wednesday based on a concern that private conversations were being recorded. Sophomore Sen. Tony Godfrey, sophomore political science and English major from Burleson, motioned to close the meeting after he ... [Read More…]

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Exemptions reward learning

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If a student has a high grade and good attendance, I agree that the final shouldn't be very hard for them. But personally, I have had classes where my grade has consisted of nothing more than a few essays written throughout the semester. That sort of grading policy is great for someone like me that is a horrid test taker. I can know every bit of ... [Read More…]

‘Little Women’ enjoyable despite some shortcomings

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By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Everyone loves tales of accomplishment, of overcoming the greatest or even the most mundane of adversities, of romance and happy endings, and of course, tales that involve a loving, supportive family. So if a story already has all these elements, what could possibly be done to make it better? Why, set it to music, of ... [Read More…]

Teachers deserve more recognition

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By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor They are people you see every day. They smile at you, ask you how your weekend was and usually are interested in your well-being. They may be some of the most influential people in your life, and, if you choose, you could learn so much from them. However, since they are available all the time, I find most people our age ... [Read More…]

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