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Hyped indie flick less than expected

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By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Formulas can be valuable sometimes. They are essential for math, chemistry, physics and who does not love throwing an "Ee equals em cee squared - duh" comment into the occasional conversation? Formulas also can be good for the arts, if used correctly. What would a chick-flick be without the old 'boy meets girl, boy ... [Read More…]

Tennis teams claim LSC titles

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By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor After an impressive season, the men's and women's tennis teams have begun their quest for a successful postseason. Both teams were vying for conference championships, and both teams got them. The women were nothing short of dominant in their defense as reigning LSC champions. Not allowing a single point ... [Read More…]

Cats receive at-large bid to Regional tournament

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By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor The Wildcat golf team received an at-large bid Friday to compete in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional tournament May 4-6. The tournament will be played at The Meadows at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. "There are a lot of very talented teams in our region," head golf coach ... [Read More…]

Students enjoy pancakes, treats for Dead Day

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By Cara Leahy, Student Reporter Students can take a break from studying Monday to attend this semester's Midnight Breakfast and Dead Day Recycling event. The Midnight Breakfast, which occurs every Dead Day of finals week, begins at 10:30 p.m. and continues until midnight. Students can use meal plans or Bean Bucks to attend the breakfast in the ... [Read More…]

ACUPD expands jurisdiction to I-20, E.N. 10th

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Students living off campus may soon see ACU Police vehicles patrolling through their neighborhoods. The ACUPD expanded its jurisdiction in April after renewing its four-year adjunct police agreement with the Abilene Police Department. "We adjusted the boundaries to better reflect our constituency in our service ... [Read More…]

Literature class explore diverse opinions: Authors, films challenge ACU upperclassmen

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Twenty-three upperclassmen sat in a spacious classroom, surrounded by dozens of desktops, but not one student's attention was focused on a computer screen. Instead, all were engaged in a class discussion about the film Milk, a critically acclaimed movie about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected ... [Read More…]

Student organizations go green as semester closes

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By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter As students clean out a year's accumulation of clothing, dishes and school supplies from their residence halls and apartments, several ACU organizations are going green and providing earth-friendly ways to dispose of these items. University Park will plant a tree and have a garage sale in its clubhouse, while ... [Read More…]

‘Prickly Pear’ bids campus farewell

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By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter Read Comments Students who want to purchase a book filled with photos and stories about classmates, teachers and significant events from the year 2008-09 are out of luck. Because of a steady decline in interest, the Prickly Pear, ACU's yearbook since 1916, will no longer be printed. Sales dove from 1,400 ... [Read More…]

Race vs. Ethnicity: Not one and the same

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By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter On the morning of the first day of classes, a wide-eyed freshman wandered past the GATA Fountain, almost late for class, and asked for directions to the Biblical Studies Building from a nearby student. She had chosen to stay home and spend more time with her family instead of attending Welcome Week and did not ... [Read More…]

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