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Opinion: It takes a village to finish a race

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The marathon. It is a race born of legend. For the past hundred and fourteen years it has been the ultimate goal for millions of runners. People have died trying to run this race. It is a grueling 26.2 miles of nothing but you and the road. This race requires months of training. It takes mental dedication many would deem superhuman. The marathon ... [Read More…]

ACU football earns top ten national ranking

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The American Football Coaches Association's preseason football rankings are out, and once again, the Wildcats are one of the favorites. ACU will have to prove they belong up top early on as they will face 10th-ranked Washburn the first week of the season. 7th is a great way to start the season, but the Wildcats aren't taking to much stock in the ... [Read More…]

PRO: Religious freedoms basis for building Islamic center

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Any argument for or against the building of a mosque close to ground zero cannot begin without first acknowledging the pain that is tied to the site. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent men and women were killed by religious fanatics who sought to inflict violence on a country they believed was at odds with their religious ideology. ... [Read More…]

Global Reach: ACU students grow while doing mission work abroad

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Brian Johnston Mission Lazarus- Honduras Brian Johnston, senior education major from Abilene, was looking forward to a "cool" summer mission trip. Instead, he faced an incredible and moving journey he was not expecting. Mission Lazarus is a holistic mission, meaning it meets many different needs. The four branches of the mission are medical, ... [Read More…]

CON: Community center insensitive to memory of 9/11

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For many Americans, Sept. 11, 2001 is one of the most terrible and painful days they can remember. The thousands of families that were marred by the attacks can never be made whole again, and the landscape of the world, both culturally and emotionally, will never be the same. Now, because of that one act, people are questioning whether or not a ... [Read More…]

Students adapt to payment changes

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Student Financial Services has changed the way students pay their bills by eliminating paper mail statements and modifying online payment procedures. Julie Treece, associate director of billing and accounts receivable, said paper bills were eliminated to expedite the payment process and eliminate confusion. "We eliminated the paper bill because ... [Read More…]

Column: Overdosing on fantasy football

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Every year, thousands of football fans across the nation embark on a season-long journey toward fame, immortality and yearlong bragging rights. I am talking about fantasy football. In the past few years, I have noticed a boom in the number of my friends who have been persuaded to join a number of different fantasy leagues. But none of them has ... [Read More…]

Wildcats target tourney repeat

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The Wildcat's soccer team will enter the season hoping to earn its first NCAA tournament bid in the program's history. The Wildcats have 14 returning players along with eight new players this season. Three players are returning after red-shirting last year. "We are very optimistic about this years team. We have a lot of talent with a deeper ... [Read More…]

Burroughs leaves for North Texas

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Men's Cross Country Head Coach Sam Burroughs left the ACU program in late summer to coach the University of North Texas' cross-country and track and field teams. Burroughs will coach a Div. I school, replacing UNT's Dr. Robert Vaughn, according to the UNT athletics website. Before coaching at Abilene Christian for two seasons, he served as ... [Read More…]

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