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Faculty, student reactions mixed

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Seven months of searching and waiting came to an end Friday when Sharron Drury, member of the Board of Trustees and co-chair of the Presidential Search Transition Team, introduced the 11th president of Abilene Christian University, Dr. Phil Schubert. Schubert was one of two finalists; the other was Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business ... [Read More…]

Sing Song judges selected, remain unnamed

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As tradition dictates, a panel of 30 judges from various fields will determine the winners of this year's Sing Song competition. Tom Craig, director of student productions and Sing Song director, said the judges were drawn from faculty and staff, alumni and professionals from the music or event industry. However, Craig said the names of the judges ... [Read More…]

Hotels booked for Sing Song weekend

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Hotels throughout the city of are posting "no vacancy" signs as hundred of guests travel to Abilene for ACU's 2010 Sing Song production. Other events, such as Homecoming and graduation, attract many out-of-towners, but according to hotel managers, Sing Song is one of the busiest and biggest weekends of the year. Parents, alumni and prospective ... [Read More…]

Schubert demonstrates openness, humility

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Enrollment was down. Again. Total enrollment had been on the decline since 2006. He could have chosen to not answer the questions; in fact, he could have refused a face-to-face interview and demanded the questions via email, where responses can be methodically worded. Instead, on Feb. 4, 2008, Executive Vice President Dr. Phil Schubert invited ... [Read More…]

Father introduces love of the game

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I fell in love with baseball at an early age. I blame it on my dad. He made me my first glove when I was in kindergarten in preparation for T-ball. It was light pink, and I loved it. He started making gloves as a hobby about five years after he graduated from college. He played in a church softball league and started fixing teammates' gloves. ... [Read More…]

True confessions of a moochaholic

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Free. Sample. Put the words together and you have a worthwhile experience with no commitment nor payment required. Tiny hand lotions, Southwest Airlines' peanuts, mini Bagel Bites - a day enhanced by a free sample is automatically a good day. Regardless of quality, or lack thereof, you should always take advantage of complimentary ... [Read More…]

Campus Conversation invites controversy

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By Alan Cherry Moody Coliseum may hold the answer for questioning students looking for a Chapel to attend on Tuesdays. 2010 is the recently launched Campus Conversation led by Dr. Steven Moore, assistant professor of English, and Kevin Claypool, residence director for Edwards Hall. "[2010] is meant to be about addressing controversial issues ... [Read More…]

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