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Clubs dress up spring formals

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Dollars, dresses and the date season are here for the next few weeks with the arrival of an ACU tradition: social club formals. This year half the social clubs are traveling to places outside of Abilene, while the others plan to stay in town. The women's social club Sigma Theta Chi was the first social club to ... [Read More…]

Student body must choose admirable leaders

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When voting for the Executive Officers Election begins Tuesday, we, the students, will have more than the opportunity to cast a ballot for Students' Association Congress officers. We will have the opportunity to raise our voices and give a clear mandate to the future student leaders of ACU. Undeniably, the 2008-09 SA Congress has had a turbulent ... [Read More…]

Burgner, Godfrey, Cochran best for SA

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Burgner precipitates presidential passion The Students' Association Congress endured wave after wave of controversy this year. The association survived, but not unscathed. The next elected SA president must have specific strategies for repairing SA Congress' image and restoring the organization to a position of influence among its ... [Read More…]

North Abilene Wendy’s under construction

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor Never again will students have to drive across town to satisfy a Frosty craving. Abilene will receive its second Wendy's franchise near the ACU campus within months. The Ohio-based franchise dates back to 1969 and was under the legacy of Dave Thomas, who coined the term, "Quality is our logo." Today, the franchise ... [Read More…]

A Fashionable Feast: Hundreds eat, give to support global charity

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By Katie Gager, Student Reporter The doors opened, and hundreds of people poured into the Hunter Welcome Center as the International Students' Association conducted its annual Food Festival and Fashion Show on March 28. Event organizers planned for 300 people to attend. They said they were overwhelmed when almost 400 people showed up. The event ... [Read More…]

Eastern New Mexico up next

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor After recording its biggest come-from-behind win of the season, the seventh-ranked Wildcats will look to carry that momentum into this weekend when they travel to play Eastern New Mexico in a four-game Lone Star Conference series. After falling behind 8-3 going into the eighth inning in Sunday's finale against ... [Read More…]

Graduation Fair assists seniors

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By Chelsea Hackney, Student Reporter The Living Room of the Campus Center buzzed as graduating seniors took part in the Graduation Fair on Monday and Tuesday. They had the opportunity to try on class rings, pick up their caps and gowns and fill out paperwork in one place. "The purpose of the fair is to get everything you need for graduation under ... [Read More…]

Tournament to benefit charity

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By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place in Bennett Gymnasium to benefit Habitat for Humanity on April 4. Dr. David Dillman, professor of political science, was on the local Habitat for Humanity Board in the past. ACU organizations always have tried to find some way to contribute to the cause, he said. ... [Read More…]

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