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Soccer sits atop LSC standings

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The Wildcats managed to pull out two wins during the chaos and excitement of Homecoming weekend. It was a great start for the team with a 1-0 victory over Texas Woman's University on Friday. Senior Alyson Thomas scored the only goal off a penalty kick against the Pioneers. The game was completely controlled by the Wildcats' front line, and the TWU ... [Read More…]

Settlement would enhance learning

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ACU filed an amicus curiae brief - in the form of a letter - Aug. 26, supporting the final approval of a settlement involving Google, the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York will make the final call in the case. Google aims to make available digital copies of ... [Read More…]

Spooky show sparks demonic debate

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After watching an episode of the cheesy TV show Ghost Adventures with a group of friends last weekend, I drove home late at night to a dark, quiet house. I tiptoed to my room as my housemates slept, and I climbed under the safety of my covers, with scenes from the ghost-hunting show still running through my mind. I'm usually skeptical when it ... [Read More…]

Holiday teaches valuable lesson

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My mother never liked Halloween. It wasn't the candy or the costumes or even the dirty looks "real" Christians give you whenever you forget to call the Halloween party a "Fall Festival." She always just steered us away from what most people considered to be in the spirit of the holiday - ghouls, witches, ax murderers - and focused on the lighter ... [Read More…]

Conference addresses living with disabilities

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By Brittany Brand The Region 14 Education Service Center will conduct a free Family Conference for children with disabilities and their families on Oct. 24 at the First Baptist Church. The event, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment, will feature classes for parents, children and siblings dealing with different aspects of ... [Read More…]

Worldwide Witness welcomes applicants

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By Adrianna Castaneda Looking for a way to explore different countries and cultures while serving God? Worldwide Witness offers many mission trips to various places for college students who want to do just this. Deanna Meredith, graduate missions major from Houston, became involved with Worldwide Witness two years ago on a two-month mission trip ... [Read More…]

Hosts and hostesses anticipate practice, production

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By Casey Oliver Six student leaders are singing a new song after the Office of Student Productions chose them to be the 2010 Sing Song hosts and hostesses Oct. 6. The hosts and hostesses are Erick Carter, junior theatre major from Abilene; Kara DuBose, senior ad/PR major from Fort Worth; Erika Goldman, senior interdisciplinary major from ... [Read More…]

Video: ACU Celebrates Homecoming 2009

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Abilene Christian had several events over Homecoming weekend to celebrate the annual event. Festivities included a carnival, Jam Fest, the Homecoming parade, and the Homecoming game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5km7y6b90A Video by Brandon Tripp, Blane Singletary, Hutton Harris Video/Editing by Jimmie Jackson ... [Read More…]

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