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Precautions essential for holiday fun

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Halloween - the only holiday that gives kids an excuse to go door to door with a sheet over their head and receive candy in return; a chance for girls to wear almost nothing and call it a costume; and an occasion for people to perform semi-illegal activities such as toilet papering, smashing pumpkins and trespassing and deem it a holiday ... [Read More…]

Trying times reinforce God’s promise

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As a rule, I prefer chick flicks to all other movies, with the exception of some historical films. I want happy endings. I don't want to pay $8 to watch reality. All I have to do is look outside, go to class or turn on the news for that. Unsatisfying endings occur every day. When I pay money for an escape, I want happily-ever-afters. But some ... [Read More…]

Traditions keep memories alive

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Every September, when stores begin setting up Halloween aisles and seasonal costume shops start popping up all over town, I get excited. Halloween is by far my favorite holiday. Most people assume it's because it is also my birthday, but there's a lot more to it. I think I love Halloween because of the memories and traditions I associate with it. ... [Read More…]

Put a Little love in your art: Clinic doctor administers Gospel message with medical remedies

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Dr. Ellen Little knows what it means to be called by God. As a medical missionary who has spent time on at least three continents, Little, physician and medical director of the ACU Medical Clinic, has spent years serving "the call." "I majored in premed and Spanish," Little says, "But I always had an interest in missions." Little went to medical ... [Read More…]

Video: Wildcats keep playoff hopes alive

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ACU moved to 8-2 on the season after defeating the nation's No. 9 team, Texas A&M Kingsville. RS Freshman Mitchell Gale and Junior Fred Thompson were named offensive and defensive players of the week respectively. The Wildcats moved up to No. 4 in the region with the win. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsKsLeppmmM Video by Jimmie Jackson and ... [Read More…]

Wildcats keep playoff hopes alive

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ACU moved to 8-2 on the season after defeating the nation's No. 9 team, Texas A&M Kingsville. RS Freshman Mitchell Gale and Junior Fred Thompson were named offensive and defensive players of the week respectively. The Wildcats moved up to No. 4 in the region with the win. Video by Jimmie Jackson and Hutton Harris Video/Editing by Brandon ... [Read More…]

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