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Men drop home finale to ENMU

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The Abilene Christian men's basketball team dropped its last home game of the season Tuesday night, which also happened to be Senior Night. The Wildcats never held the lead against Eastern New Mexico, and with the loss, their record fell to 1-10 in conference play. For the four seniors on the team - Kevin White, Riley Lambert, Abby Kabba and ... [Read More…]

Morris examines success of Roma students in higher education

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Although many consider higher education to be a noble pursuit, for minority students like Elroy Johnson, it is a struggle - a struggle he shares with a group of students thousands of miles away. The Roma people, sometimes called Gypsies, are an ethnic group that faces extreme prejudice in Europe, despite their wide dispersal across the continent. ... [Read More…]

Donors celebrated at President’s Circle dinner

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ACU's strongest donors were honored at one of the university's premier events, the annual President's Circle dinner, on Saturday. "This is the top dinner on campus each year," said Barbara Hejl, ACU director of stewardship. Held in the Teague Special Events Center, the event included an opening reception, dinner and a concluding program with a ... [Read More…]

Stench ultimately prompts patience

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My house was skunked early Monday morning. The wretched smell woke my three roommates and I shortly after midnight, right around the time one of my roommates drug her sleepy self into my room mumbling: "it smells awful in here". She climbed into bed with me as I shoved the corner of my comforter up my nostrils in an attempt to block my nasal ... [Read More…]

Hallowed Halls: Moody Coliseum

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Moody Coliseum stands at the center of Abilene Christian University - literally and figuratively. Indoor athletics, Sing Song, Chapel and Summit all call the cavernous arena home. More than 40 years after its completion, Moody remains at the heart of all things ACU. The arena has undergone several makeovers during the years. Today, the arena seats ... [Read More…]

The Cowboys make Arlington a sports town

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Cities across the United States have felt what it's like to have a terrible home team to root for. For example, I have a lot of sympathy for the people of Detroit. Even though the Lions have won the NFL Championship game four times, the latest in 1957, they have never won a Super Bowl. The Charlotte Bobcats have never made it to the finals, and the ... [Read More…]

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