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Clever proposals create memories for couples

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By Becky Easter, Staff Writer At first, Oct. 25, 2008, was just another ACU Homecoming for Sara Beckett. It was not until her boyfriend, Jordan Bunch, popped out of her Homecoming float and began singing to her that Beckett considered this day might be extra special. Suddenly, Bunch dropped down on one knee, and Oct. 25, 2008, became Beckett's ... [Read More…]

Miss USA should represent majority values

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By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments A beauty queen has been, for the most part, regarded as a woman of character, intelligence and confidence, not to mention stunningly beautiful inside and out. But that image is slowly disappearing because of the focus of one of today's most popular pageant systems. During the past five ... [Read More…]

Stray cats on campus prompt administrative action

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By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter Students may have seen wild cats roaming the campus, not Willie the Wildcat, but actual stray cats. Some have spotted these cats running across the university's lawns or searching the trash bins for food; others have endured their biting or scratching when getting to close to the toms and felines. Physical ... [Read More…]

Open mic night celebrates magazine release

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By Hannah Barnes, Student Reporter The Black Tulip poetry reading will be at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Shore Art Gallery. Staff members of the Shinnery Review are sponsoring the event, which allows students to share their artistic abilities with one another. They also have an opportunity to attend an evening full of entertainment, refreshments and ... [Read More…]

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