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NFL teams draft two former ACU offensive stars: Bears pick Knox in fifth round, Bengals choose Scott in sixth

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Two former ACU offensive stars are headed to the National Football League. Johnny Knox and Bernard Scott, standouts during ACU's last two record-breaking seasons, each saw their name called by NFL teams during the 2009 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears picked Knox with the fourth pick of the fifth round (140th ... [Read More…]

Top-seeded softball team to play Midwestern St.

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By Austin Gwin, Sports Writer The Wildcats' softball team will look to keep the magic this weekend as it plays host to the 2009 Lone Star Conference Softball Championship. With the help of an Angelo State loss and a sweep of Eastern New Mexico last weekend, ACU finished on top of the LSC South Division. Being first has its perks; one of which is ... [Read More…]

Wildcats set for LSC tournament

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer The Wildcat men's tennis team wrapped up its regular season with a couple of big wins. The women had the weekend off, but the men defeated two conference opponents. The men took a 21-4 record into the final weekend of the regular season against conference opponent Southeastern Oklahoma State University and ... [Read More…]

Rushing allows clubs to advertise, expand

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By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Spring rushing has once again come and gone, and after this preview for next fall rush's season, many social club members are looking forward to the upcoming pledging process. Spring rushes, which are not required for pledging like fall rushes, are a series of events organized by the various social clubs to advertise ... [Read More…]

ACU places seventh at LSC championship

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By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor The golf team finished seventh at the Lone Star Conference Tournament on Tuesday at the Winstar Golf Course in Thackerville, Okla. Despite the seventh-place finish, the team still has a good chance of making it to the NCAA Division II South Central Region Tournament on May 4-6. "As far as the way we ... [Read More…]

Kittley resigns in reorganization of intramurals

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Read Comments Danny Kittley has resigned from the university after 11 years as director of intramural sports and 23 years with the university. "I just retired," said Kittley, whose final day was Monday. He declined further comment. Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president and dean for Student Life, said ... [Read More…]

Students race for exam

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By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter Swimming, biking and a jog outdoors may sound like just another lovely afternoon, but for 10 students it is a grade. This semester's triathlon class has trained all semester in preparation for the first Caveman Triathlon on Saturday in Flower Mound. The triathlon is the class final for the semester. The ... [Read More…]

Seniors to be recognized as servant leaders

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By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter The University will recognize 100 graduating seniors as servant leaders at a special ceremony in Chapel on the Hill Friday. Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen, Provost, initiated the event ten years ago and will preside over the ceremony for the last time in light of his pending retirement. "A servant leader is a student ... [Read More…]

Draft Day Dreams: Former standouts hope to hear names called at NFL Draft

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor While the draft day memories of former all-American Danieal Manning still linger in the minds of ACU fans, this year could turn out even bigger, as a handful of former players look to make a name for themselves as well as their alma mater in the 74th NFL Draft. Wide receiver Johnny Knox, running back Bernard Scott, ... [Read More…]

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