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Archives for December 2010
Students need snacks at Don Morris
It is the nature of college students to pull all-nighters. Many students spend the night cramming for tests in their dorm rooms or working on group projects in the library - two locations in close proximity to food. However, a large population of students are forced to work long hours in buildings with equipment necessary for their work, but ... [Read More…]
Christians need to love, despite judgment
In the past two letters to the editor, we have seen one pushing for rights for GLBTQ community, and one saying they should not be accepted. Let me present the 'in the middle' approach I have come to take. Being homosexual is not sinful. What is sinful is carrying out those thoughts and living a life of sex outside of marriage. A point that was ... [Read More…]
Season of Caring’s name undermines spirit
Along with the beginning of the holiday season this year, Dr. Schubert has introduced a series of outreach opportunities called the "Season of Caring," which is intended to become a yearly tradition. I'm sure that many lives will be touched through the combined efforts and outpouring of support into the many opportunities this presents here on ... [Read More…]
Blessings found despite the cold
This Thanksgiving gave me ample time to think about what I was thankful for. I had to work on Black Friday at my job here in Abilene, so after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with my Grandma, I made the drive back to the Big Country. My roommates and I discovered a couple of weeks ago as the first real cold front came in that we had a gas leak. ... [Read More…]
Mules kick ACU from playoffs; end Wildcat’s season
The ACU Wildcats saw their season come to an end over the weekend, getting kicked from the playoffs by Central Missouri, 55-41, at Shotwell Stadium. "We were disappointed in the outcome, but Central Missouri played a great game," said ACU head coach Chris Thomsen. The Wildcats could not overcome an early hole, falling behind 21-0 before managing ... [Read More…]
Wildcats season a success with region win
Although the Wildcats' season ended in a loss a little less than two weeks ago, the seniors can hold their heads high knowing they accomplished a goal that has been outside their grasp for three years: an NCAA tournament appearance. "I think the season was a success," said senior Ijeoma Moronu. "Of course we would have wanted to win the conference ... [Read More…]
Turnovers, free throws plague Cats in loss
A last-second shot by Mack Lankford fell just short for the Wildcats as time expired in the Cats' bid for their first win of the season against St. Mary's Tuesday night, falling 50-49 in a non-conference nail-biter in San Antonio. In a back-and-forth game, Lankford, who had 21 points and seven rebounds, stole the ball from a St. Mary's player and ... [Read More…]
Wildcats edge Crusaders 72-68
The Wildcats edged Dallas Christian 72Â-68 at home last Monday night. ACU improved to 2-1 on the early season. "I didn't think we played very well. I felt that we had some guys that were ready to go home for thanksgiving, but anytime you get a win it's a good thing," Coach Jason Copeland said. "Hopefully it is a wake-Âup call for us, because we ... [Read More…]
Two Wildcats named finalists for national awards
ACU's season may have come to an end, but the accolades for two players have not. Both Mitchell Gale and Trevis Turner have been named national finalists for two of the nation's most respected Division II awards. Gale is a finalist for the Harlon Hill award, given to the Division II Player of the Year. Turner has been nominated as one of eight ... [Read More…]