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ACU defeats Cameron in nonconference matchup

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By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor The softball team defeated Cameron 5-3 on Tuesday at Wells Field in a game that was delayed for an hour and a half over confusion on the part of who was to umpire the matchup. Originally, the teams were scheduled to play a doubleheader, but after the initial delay, it was agreed upon to just play one ... [Read More…]

Rocketboys set to perform at Monks

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor The Rocketboys (formerly Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys) will return to Abilene to perform in the town of its alma mater for the first time this semester. The band will take the stage Saturday at Monks Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress St. The event, which includes three other bands, is from 7-11:55 p.m. and costs ... [Read More…]

Cats fall to Rams on road

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor Texas Wesleyan University kept ACU scoreless over the final six innings Wednesday night to hand the Wildcats just their third loss in the last 16 games in a nonconference matchup in Fort Worth. The Wildcats fall to 14-5 overall and remain in first place in the Lone Star Conference with a 10-2 record, while the Rams ... [Read More…]

Cats keep rolling: Baseball team highlights successful weekend for ACU athletics

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor The ACU baseball team highlighted outstanding performances by ACU athletics, beginning with an undefeated weekend by the men and women's tennis teams. The tennis teams combined to go 8-0 last weekend while the softball team gave up just one run in two games to sweep a doubleheader on Tuesday against Incarnate Word. ... [Read More…]

Students enjoy Open Mic Night

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By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Students shared their musical talents Monday, as they performed original songs during an open mic night at Barret Hall. The open mic night was part of the monthly programs that Barrett Hall offers. Jae Webb, resident director of Barret Hall, said he helped to plan the event. Although it took place in the ... [Read More…]

‘Appetizer’ gives taste of something new

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By Earl Karr, Contributing Writer The Appetizer, a variety music show produced by KACU-FM, is beginning the process to receive syndication. Dave Smith ('04), better known to listeners as D Grant Smith, is the host of The Appetizer and an operations assistant at KACU. "We mainly focus on independent music, alternative, rock, folk and acoustic, ... [Read More…]

Dangerous environment cancels campaign to Mexico

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor The Spring Break Campaign scheduled to travel to Casa de la Esperanza, an orphanage located one hour west of Chihuahua, Mexico, was forced to change its destination to Atlanta because of dangerous conditions in Mexico. Mexico is in the midst of a drug war. More than 1,000 people have been murdered this year in ... [Read More…]

SA Congress impeaches president: Representatives approve removal of student leader

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See How SA Congress Members Voted After spending more than five hours Wednesday debating and discussing charges of irresponsible leadership, manipulation, disrespect and unethical behavior against Students' Association Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins, the SA Congress voted to impeach Watkins, immediately stripping him of his title and ... [Read More…]

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