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Baseball team uses late rally to win three of four

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor After giving up three runs in the top of the eighth inning to fall behind 8-3, the Wildcats used their biggest rally of the season to finish off Southeastern Oklahoma State, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the eighth inning in game four to get the series' win. ACU won three of four over Southeastern Oklahoma ... [Read More…]

The Scent of Security

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By Camille Vandendriessche, Assistant Copy Editor Visitors do not need a GPS system to find the only cookie factory in Abilene. When approaching Fehr Foods' parking lot, the one-story, brick-built building exhales such a strong aroma of bakery that it can be smelled inside the car. "Did you smell the cookies from outside?" asked Susanna Lubanga ... [Read More…]

Filmmakers discuss issues with students

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor As John Marks and Craig Detweiler sat in front of the Campus Center for their book signing, Detweiler pulled out a bag of chips to complement his Quizno's sandwich. Before Detweiler had a chance to take a bite, his longtime friend and former college roommate John Marks fired off a question, "Do you really think ... [Read More…]

Student volunteers battle fires across the Big Country

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By Katie Gager, Student Reporter For a group of at least seven students, volunteer fire fighting has become a unique and different way to serve the Abilene community. With a job that includes putting out domestic and grass fires and saving lives, these students provide a public service that is of high value in the community. "It's a fun way to ... [Read More…]

Class registration for 2009 to begin Wednesday

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By Chelsea Hackney, Student Reporter Registration has arrived. Those who barely have recovered from the last registration can find help in the Registrar's office or on its Web site. Graduate students and students in the Honors Program or Study Abroad can begin signing up for classes Wednesday. Registration opens March 30 for seniors, those with ... [Read More…]

Body image undergoes refreshing makeover

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Never ask a woman her weight. I heard this saying so many times in my life that I believed the mindset behind it. Women struggle with body image; how can we not? We see the idealized version of women on the television, Internet and our favorite magazines. We see fans flock to Hollywood actresses who weigh about ... [Read More…]

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