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Wildcats look to extend 14-game winning streak

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By Austin Gwin, Sports Writer After 14-straight victories, ACU might expect the wins to come easier. However, the Wildcats will put their record win- streak to the test this weekend against the No. 1 team in the nation, Angelo State. ACU (30-9, 8-1) jumped a spot in the national rankings to No. 15 and remain at No. 3 in the South Central Regional ... [Read More…]

In the Swing of Things

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer ACU tennis continued its winning ways over the weekend and stayed hot Tuesday after going 5-1 in the six matches. The men went 2-1 while the women went undefeated. The men defeated Metro State and University of the Southwest over the weekend before falling Tuesday to No. 12 conference opponent Cameron University. ... [Read More…]

Goodwin run raises money for families

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor While some students catch up on sleep Saturday morning, others will lace up their running shoes for the 26th annual Kirk Goodwin 5K Run. The event raises money for families with unforeseen medical expenses. About 100 individuals have registered for the race - more than 75 percent of them students - but the ... [Read More…]

Alternate reality game develops on campus

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor A discussion among faculty last semester concerning alternate reality games (ARGs) has transformed into an interactive experience involving students and some faculty across campus this semester. The Honors College and the First-Year Program have teamed up to sponsor oGame, short for OmegaGame, an ARG that challenges ... [Read More…]

Track and field teams compete in Austin

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By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor The ACU track and field teams traveled to Austin to compete in the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Wednesday through Saturday at the University of Texas. The Wildcats are competing against top programs including Texas, Baylor, Arkansas and Texas A&M. Don Hood, head track and field coach, was excited to ... [Read More…]

Student dance production portrays darkness, grace

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By Cara Leahy, Student Reporter It began with an iPod on shuffle mode. That is when Kat Bailey first had the inspiration for Friday night's dance show, Free. "I was actually driving home from school and praying in my car," said Bailey, sophomore theatre major from Sugarland. "And this idea came to me, and the order on my iPod came on in the ... [Read More…]

Search for new Wildcat Willie begins

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By Liz Spano, Student Reporter Behind a mysterious mask of fur, whiskers and a perpetually smiling face, Willie the Wildcat is known everywhere around campus and is a student just like you. Tryouts for Willie the Wildcat, ACU's feline mascot, will take place soon. The role of mascot involves making appearances and energizing and interacting with ... [Read More…]

Candidates promise openness, honesty for next year: Debate covered issues, platforms in Tuesday night’s forum

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor "Openness," "honesty" and "transparency" were words repeated often as five candidates for Students' Association Congress debated in front of several hundred students in Moody Coliseum on Tuesday night. The hour-long Chapel forum, moderated by SA president Sarah Pulis and elections co-chair Blake Penfield, ... [Read More…]

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