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Future focus ruins present

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We are always waiting for the next big thing to happen. Whether it is a subconscious thought process or a recognized feeling, it seems almost everyone believes his life is on the verge of something. Some are looking for a new and better job; others are about to graduate and enter into adulthood. Still others are hoping to finally stumble upon true ... [Read More…]

Disfellowship causes doctrinal debate

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You know you're a Church of Christ kid if you've been on the wrong end of a disfellowshipping joke. I like to consider myself well versed in the doctrinal heritage of the Church of Christ, but this practice is quite foreign to me. Growing up, I knew only two things about disfellowshipping: it wasn't something you wanted to happen to you, and you ... [Read More…]

Cultural Menagerie: “Ethnos Family” celebrates traditions

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Through dancing, singing and musical performances, ACU's international students will offer the community a taste of foreign cultures in the International Students' Association's culture show, Ethnos. This year's production, entitled Ethnos Family: The Culture Show, will take place in Cullen Auditorium 7:30-9:30 p.m Friday and Saturday, according ... [Read More…]

College Bowl supports Big Brothers Big Sisters

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By Casey Oliver Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene is inviting students to the seventh annual College Bowl For Kids' Sake competition Saturday to raise funds for their program. The team-bowling event, which will take place at the Abilene Bowling Lanes, will include door prizes, pizza and T-shirts. Each team will consist of five members, and ... [Read More…]

ResLife glides through disc golf tournament

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By Jill Dougher Eighty people participated in the first Residence Life disc golf tournament on ACU's new course Saturday. Jae Webb, residence director of the sophomore experience, and Chris Windsor, residence director of the freshman experience, said it was time for people to reap the benefits of a disc golf course. "We're hoping it will be ... [Read More…]

Local Christian rock act signs with Chicago label

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Victory Records gave the local band, Close Your Eyes, an opportunity to record an album when they signed them Oct. 30. Brett Callaway, lead guitarist for Close Your Eyes, said the band was talking to other labels before Victory called, asking the band to play a show in Chicago. Soon after the show, Close Your Eyes and Victory started negotiating ... [Read More…]

University organizes first Veterans Day ceremony

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By Christianna Lewis ACU will honor veterans from all over the Big Country, as well as ACU alumni who have served in the armed forces, at its first Veterans Day tribute. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, will conduct the opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Moody Coliseum. A 30-minute ceremony will replace regular Chapel ... [Read More…]

Pizza Inn claims Judge Ely location

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Students will have another takeout option soon when Pizza Inn opens on North Judge Ely Boulevard. Bruce Bixby, commercial property owner from Abilene, leased the land to Pizza Inn because it complements the area's "mix." "These major chains, once they determine they want to be somewhere, they will do everything in their power to get that ... [Read More…]

Intramural waterball returns

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By Adrianna Castaneda Waterball has made its way back to ACU campus with a splash. The intramural office cut the sport from the schedule last year because of injuries and unsportsmanlike conduct. Waterball returned this year with more rules to prevent a repeat of past accidents. Kenli Edwards, director of intramural sports, said dunking and ... [Read More…]

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