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Impeachment unfairly maligns SA Congress president’s character

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The character of a young man has been impugned with vague accusations; and because of the vagueness of the charges, he cannot even defend himself. This could affect his acceptance at law school, any jobs for which he might apply and his reputation for years to come. It does not even appear to be a legal action. According to the Student ... [Read More…]

Watkins deserved impeachment

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I am a member of the Students' Association Congress and was in attendance at the hearing. The fact that almost the entire cabinet voted to impeach former President Watkins from office spoke volumes to me. They worked with him 10 or 20 hours per week and knew his actions and attitudes while in the office. I trust them and respect their decision. ... [Read More…]

Band releases album, launches tour

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By Adrianna Castaneta, Contributing Writer Arizona-based band Anarbor has started a riot beginning in California and now is making its way toward Texas. Anarbor was formed in the seventh grade when the band members, Slade Echeverria, lead singer/bass; Mike Kitlas, guitarist; Adam Juwig, guitarist, and Greg Garrity, drummer, headed on the road, ... [Read More…]

SA Congress must strive for maximum productivity

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The Students' Association Congress is not a high school student government. Both represent students to an administration. But collegiate student governments are more than a few friendly faces who organize field days, decorate school dances or buy students pizza; they strive to improve student life. Without the SA Congress, students do not have a ... [Read More…]

SBC provides outlet for new experiences

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By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter Spring Break Campaigns are preparing to head to 20 national and four international destinations this week. The campaigns traveling out of the country will go to Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Regina, Canada. Meredith Platt, sophomore Bible major from Midland and secretary of the SBC Committee, said Chicago, ... [Read More…]

Malagasy President resigns after military coup: President with ACU ties relinquishes power

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Marc Ravalomanana, president of Madagascar, resigned Tuesday a day after soldiers overtook a presidential palace and the central bank in Antananarivo, Madagascar, after on opposition leader commanded the army to arrest the island country's president. Ravalomanana, who visited ACU's campus twice and spoke at ... [Read More…]

Watkins: Ouster disregards rules of constitution

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Former Students' Association Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins declared he was a victim of character assassination and his impeachment was unconstitutional, illegitimate and illegal. "It felt like a kangaroo court and a Mickey Mouse trial," Watkins said. Watkins was stripped of his title and ... [Read More…]

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Teams beat four more Division I opponents

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer After smashing through the first part of their schedules, the ACU tennis teams went into their bye week on a roll; they came out of their bye week just the same. The men won five of their six matches over the weekend, and the women took two of three. The teams also added four more Division I schools to their list of ... [Read More…]

Flames char Big Country homes, land

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The latest blaze in West Texas' string of grass fires burned more than 300 acres Thursday, leaving only ash and burnt mesquite in its wake. Firefighters from Buffalo Gap, Ecca, Jim Ned, View and other surrounding towns worked together efficiently - with crucial help from Texas Forest Service (TFS) - and contained ... [Read More…]

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