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Turnovers and missed opportunities lead to loss

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ACU fell for the second time in as many weeks, this time at the hands of Tarleton State in a game that ended 13-6 Saturday night. Three turnovers and an inability to score touchdowns in the red zone hampered the Wildcats chances for a victory. ACU has been on the wrong end of the turnover battle in each of their losses. The Wildcat defense ... [Read More…]

Wildcats control playoff destiny

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Last week's playoff update seems to have been optimistic. ACU dropped a heartbreaker this past weekend and fell to 2-2 in the increasingly muddy LSC South. The offense moved the ball right out of the gate, taking it down to the Texans' 10-yard line, but Mitchell Gale again struggled, throwing a pair of picks, his first coming on that drive. ACU ... [Read More…]

Wildcats continue winning ways

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Every game this season is a must-win for the ACU volleyball team, and so far, the women are playing that way. The Wildcats have 10 straight wins after victories Thursday and Saturday night. The Wildcats easily shut out Midwestern State on Thursday despite the fact Midwestern entered the game only one ranking behind the second-place Wildcats in the ... [Read More…]

Students must make informed choice

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The last flu vaccination. Those are ominous words at a time when the Center for Disease Prevention and Control has identified nearly every flu virus this year as the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus, or the swine flu. Between Aug. 30 and Oct. 17, more than 20,000 people were hospitalized in the U.S. with flu or pneumonia-related illnesses, conditions ... [Read More…]

Outdated custom fails to save time

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It's not just me. Arizona and Hawaii act like they've never heard of it. Farmers hate it, and for good reason. If you have ever spent 30 seconds with a cow, you know the glazed-over, my-mind-is-numb-and-I-like-it-that-way look they can give humans when we waste our time speaking to them. Imagine: you have milked your cows at 7 a.m. for the past ... [Read More…]

Youthful belief provides solace

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When I was little, I believed clouds represented those in heaven. After all, they are above us, where we believe Heaven to be, and they are watching over us like they promised - or like we're sure they would have promised if our pets could talk. You may dismiss this idea as the foolish thoughts of a child, but first, think of how many times you've ... [Read More…]

Speakers stress gender issues

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By Adrianna Castaneda Four prestigious female speakers came together to discuss current global events and their local impact at the fourth annual International Women's Symposium in the Hunter Welcome Center on Saturday. The theme was Making a Difference, and speakers addressed topics of education, economy and the status of women worldwide. The ... [Read More…]

Scouts travel to Tonkawa

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By Ben Warton Students will trek to Camp Tonkawa for a camping trip with the ACU Venturing and Scouting group Friday. Just outside the city limits, group members will enjoy shooting, archery, canoeing, nighttime devotionals and a late-night Capture-the-Flag game, said Nathan Williams, director of Venturing and Scouting relationships. The group ... [Read More…]

Treadaway families meet volunteers, leaders

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By Bailey Neal ACU's campus group Treadaway Kids is shifting its focus to parents during a cookout sponsored for kids and families involved in the program. The purpose of the cookout, planned for Thursday, to give group leaders the chance to connect with the parents of the children they mentor weekly. "Our focus is on the leaders getting to know ... [Read More…]

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