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JMC Network Newscast March 5, 2009

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The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Newscast. Today's top stories include the impeachment of SA president Daniel Paul Watkins, Spring Break campaigns and student plans, west Texas grassfires, and the trial of former student Brandon Woodruff. Hosted by Farron Salley and ... [Read More…]

ACU alumnus takes part in ‘Extreme’ project

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By Chelsea Hackney, Student Reporter One ACU alumnus recently had the opportunity to demonstrate her artistic talent on the reality television show Extreme Home Makeover, an Emmy Award winning series that provides home renovations to deserving families. Rebecca Hull ('05) landed a position on the show partly because her cousin is on the crew of ... [Read More…]

Former student on trial for murder

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The capital murder trial of a former ACU student will begin this week in the 354th District Court north of Dallas. Brandon Dale Woodruff, 22, has been in the Hunt County Jail ever since October 2005, following his arrest six days after a family friend discovered Woodruff's parents, Dennis and Norma, dead in ... [Read More…]

Forgiveness crucial in conflict

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"Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody ... [Read More…]

Abilene offers unique entertainment opportunities

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Students often leave town for the weekend because they think they can find nothing to do in Abilene. It is even more common for students to dread returning to Abilene. The streetlights turn off at night, the city looks fast asleep by 9 p.m. and the "to-do's" do not even compare to places like Austin or San Antonio. But face it, we do not live in ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 03/04/2009

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Monday, Feb. 23 5:57 p.m. The ACU Police had to jumpstart a vehicle in the McDonald Hall parking lot. 10:30 p.m. Someone reported a theft at Moody Coliseum. Tuesday, Feb. 24 3:30 p.m. The ACU Police attempted to unlock a concession stand at Crutcher Scott Field but was unable to locate the key. 4:15 p.m. The ACU Police attended a meeting at the ... [Read More…]

Students blog about study abroad experiences

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By Cara Leahy, Student Reporter The morning of Feb. 2, Jessalyn Massingill "woke up to a clown peeking through her window." This is one of many entries Massingill has posted on Lista para Asombrar (Ready to Amaze), a joint blog for both Massingill and her roommate, Kara Dubose at http://acuinlatinamerica.blogspot.com. The two girls are on their ... [Read More…]

Two chosen as final options for Provost

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The Provost Search Committee narrowed the search for a new university Provost down to two, according to an e-mail Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, sent Monday. Dr. Rob Stewart, Interim Vice Provost at Texas Tech University, and Dr. Jeanine Varner, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, are the ... [Read More…]

Baseball team wins three of four at home

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor For the second weekend in a row, the Wildcats won three of four in a Lone Star Conference matchup to remain atop the LSC standings, highlighted by catcher Jordan Schmitt's second consecutive series with six RBIs in a game. The Wildcats swept Texas A&M-Kingsville on Friday before splitting a doubleheader Saturday, ... [Read More…]

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