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Professors speak on race at public library

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By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter A racially diverse group of people, who call themselves United by Faith, gathered at the Abilene Public Library at the Mockingbird branch Thursday to discuss the latest book they are reading, Race Matters by Cornell West. Dr. Jeanene Reese, associate professor of Bible, missions and ministry, and Brandon Jones, ... [Read More…]

Alliance aims to ignite talk about equality

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By Chelsea Hackney, Student Reporter A newly formed group of men and women has one mission: to peacefully challenge gender roles on ACU's campus by stirring discussion on the issue. The Male/Female Alliance, which met for the first time this semester, is open to all students, regardless of the presence or absence of a Y chromosome in their genes, ... [Read More…]

Softball, soccer teams await arrival of new fieldhouse

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor ACU women's softball and soccer teams soon will have a place to call home. Construction on the new softball/soccer fieldhouse began in August 2008, and administrators expect teams to be able to move in mid-March. Chantiel Wilson, head softball coach, said the new facility will make her and her players' life much ... [Read More…]

Obama’s first days sadly suggest ‘politics as usual’

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor I guess I just expected a revolutionary. I watched President Obama's riveting address to hundreds of thousands in Berlin. I watched him eloquently challenge John McCain, the Republican Party and politics as a whole on the campaign trail. I listened as freshly sworn-in President Obama reiterated his promises to ... [Read More…]

Openings left for campaigns

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By Cara Leahy, Student Reporter "Life-changing" and "opened my eyes" are phrases ACU students used in recent surveys to describe previous Spring Break campaigns. These campaigns are international and domestic trips allowing participants to serve the needs of people across the globe. Those interested in signing up for this year's campaigns can ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 02/04/2009

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Monday, Jan. 26 5:30 a.m. A burglar alarm sounded at the Foster Science Building because of a sensor relay malfunction. 7:51 a.m. Someone reported subjects stuck in an elevator in the Hardin Administration Building, but the subjects already were out when the ACU Police arrived. 5:05 p.m. Someone reported a suspicious odor on Campus Court, but the ... [Read More…]

Starting Out Right

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer After a successful fall season that sent singles player Irene Squillaci and the doubles team of Juan Nunez and Ryan Hudson to the ITA Small College National Championship Tournament, the Wildcats began the spring season with a couple of wins over the weekend. The Wildcats swept the weekend on the women's side, while ... [Read More…]

Breaking barriers in business

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Paul Lewis, energy consultant for Empower Energy Solutions, watched a documentary from his easy chair. Belizean Natives hoisted buckets from a well on the television. Native children studied weathered and outdated textbooks in schoolrooms with no electricity. Lewis helps people. His career allows him to help ... [Read More…]

Climbing experience reveals God’s beauty

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor A few days ago, I had the opportunity to really try rock climbing - no, not on a rock wall at a gym, but on an actual slab of vertical rock face. When I say, "rock climb," that part probably sounds like a given to some. But even though I'd seen pictures of my friends scaling what, to me, appears to be monstrous ... [Read More…]

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