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Texans weigh options with Perry

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In the 16 days after Rick Perry announced his candidacy for the GOP nomination in the 2012 presidential race he pushed his way to the front of the pack. Twenty-nine percent of Republicans and Republican leaning independents say they would vote for Perry. Mitt Romney follows at 15 percent. Perry is proving himself to be a real contender in the ... [Read More…]

Photo Gallery: Welcome Week 2011

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ACU Welcome Week 2011 marks the 106th year of students entering into the traditions of the ACU community. Displayed are  images collected from the incoming class of 2011 participating in various Welcome Week activities to bond and grow together as a collective student body. [flickr album=72157627407450359 num=24 size=Square] All images from JMC ... [Read More…]

ACU and Suddenlink join partnership

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Nearly 50 ACU sporting events will be available for Suddenlink Cable subscribers this year. ACU and Suddenlink Cable have recently agreed to a partnership to broadcast Wildcat games on Suddenlink's On-Demand Digital Cable feature.  ACU Sports Media Network also broadcasts on the radio, internet, and over-the-air television. During the years ... [Read More…]

106th school year begins during Opening Chapel ceremonies

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As he began the university's 106th year, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university urged students and others who packed Moody Coliseum Monday for Opening Chapel to find ways to outlive their lives. "As we begin this 106th year of Abilene Christian University together, students, I ask you to do this: keep your Christ-centered focus - or get ... [Read More…]

New Jason’s Deli location near campus

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Jason's Deli has opened at a new location closer to campus. The 35-year-old sandwich chain, founded in Beaumont, has had a location in South Abilene for six years. The old location's popularity often led to long lines and lack of seating. "I think I ate there three times [in the last year]," said J.J. Blass, junior business management major from ... [Read More…]

“Spirit vs. Flesh” semester’s theme in chapel

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With the beginning of a new semester comes the beginning of a new chapel series. The fall 2011 Chapel theme, "Life in the Spirit vs. Life in the Flesh," will tackle the idea of giving in to one's own will versus following God's will for one's life. Centered on a passage from the book of Romans chapter 8, among other selections from the New ... [Read More…]

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