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Abilenians learn, cook appetizing cost-efficient meals

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By Cara Leahy, Student Reporter Flames leap from the stove as Pamela Pendergrass slides a pan across the burner, tossing vegetables and sprinkling spices as if she were Abilene's own Rachel Ray. It is Saturday morning at Southern Hills Church of Christ, and several women have gathered for a class to learn the secret to cost-conscious cooking. ... [Read More…]

Efforts to save planet prove lofty, miniscule

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Superheroes can leap over skyscrapers, halt bullets in mid-air and save the world. We, on the other hand, cannot - no matter how many energy-efficient light bulbs we screw into our light sockets. You would think that would be quite evident, but an e-mail I received last month from University Park apartments ... [Read More…]

Donated prom dresses create fond memories for CPS children

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By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter Remember those old prom dresses collecting dust in the back of your closet that you can't bring yourself to throw away? Consider donating them. The Student Social Work Association is accepting all formal outfits to give to teens in the Child Protective Services program who cannot afford their own. "Here at ... [Read More…]

Notching No. 500: Bonneau sets milestone as Cats win two of four

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor After losing the first two of four games against New Mexico Highlands, the Wildcat baseball team knew the importance of winning the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday to salvage a split of the series. Not only did the Wildcats bounce back in a big way, but the win proved to be a milestone, giving head coach ... [Read More…]

ACU wins final nonconference game

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By Jeff Craig, Sports Writer The women's basketball team improved to 14-7 on the season after crushing the Lady Falcons of Texas-Permian Basin 83-43 Saturday afternoon at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats have now won five games in a row, following a stretch in which they lost three of four. The victory also improved ACU's home record to 9-2 on the ... [Read More…]

NCAA penalizes ACU track & field and football programs for violating major regulations

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After a year-long investigation, the NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions imposed penalties on ACU's track and field program and football program for violating several NCAA regulations. Infractions include: failure to monitor by the university and head track and field coach, impermissible inducements, extra benefits and paid visit ... [Read More…]

ACU group to help mend social gap

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By Lezlee Gutierrez, Student Reporter ACU is taking the initiative this semester to connect its students with local universities and the community. Jason Groves, chair of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and associate vice president of Marketing at ACU, will choose people among nominated students from ACU, Hardin-Simmons University and ... [Read More…]

Power dispute shakes Malagasy students’ home island

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Hasina Raharinomenjanahary's first heard about conflict in her hometown of Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Jan. 26, and immediately did two things: called her family members to make sure they were safe and searched the World Wide Web for the latest update on the state of things back home. More than 100 people ... [Read More…]

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