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‘Excessive campaigning’ nullifies nomination votes

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Citing "excessive and aggressive campaigning," the offices of Alumni Relations and Student Life have voided all Homecoming Court nominations made before Wednesday and extended the deadline until Friday. In an email Wednesday, the alumni office urged students not to campaign or block vote, two things commonly practiced by social clubs. Samantha ... [Read More…]

Chapel cartoon not intended to offend

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A picture's worth a thousand words, but which words a picture is worth will always depend on interpretation. Viewpoints vary from person to person, sometimes with humorous results. Sometimes hurtful results. I am sorry for the confusion. I am sorry for the distress the image caused. I am most sorry for the controversy and stress that has come to ... [Read More…]

Photo Gallery: Bid Night events mark start of pledging

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Social clubs introduced their pledges to several time-honored secrets and traditions during Bid Night 2011 activities. From Brats and Flames to NuNus and Novas, and everyone in between, future members got their first taste of club life with a 12-hours marathon ending early Saturday morning. [flickr album=72157627643814587 num=12 size=Square] All ... [Read More…]

ACU Medical and Counseling Care Center relocates

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The ACU Counseling Center and ACU Medical Clinic have relocated from their old home in McKinzie Hall to the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The new Medical and Counseling Care Center opened with the rest of the Rec Center on Sept. 2. The MACCC is furnished with first-class equipment and technology, said MACCC ... [Read More…]

Kirby: Moore cartoon supports stereotypes

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I am writing in response to the editorial cartoon, "Chapel Singing," published in the Sept. 14 edition of the Optimist. That the cartoon confuses and offends (with its depiction of Dr. Steven Moore removing his white mask), often at the same time, is evidence that it should never have been printed. Yet it was. And since ACU is a leader in mobile ... [Read More…]

Women’s tennis team competes at Hoosier Classic

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The Women's Tennis team competed in Bloomington, Ind. in the Hoosier Classic hosted by the University of Indiana this weekend. ACU's competition included ranked Division I teams such as Georgia, (No. 8) Notre Dame, (No. 20) and Kansas State. (No. 46) The women's team remained a constant threat to its competition even though ACU was the only DII ... [Read More…]

Wildcats find stride in third game of season

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After a close win against Tarleton and a heartbreaking loss to North Alabama, things were a little tense for the Wildcat nation. But in the third game of the season, the Wildcats look like they have finally found a groove to reach success on the field this year. A shaky start to the season had many fans worried that this might be the year for a ... [Read More…]

Swing Cats invite community to Fall Stomp

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ACU's swing-dance club invites the public to watch the club's classic moves to the rhythm of big band music at the ACU Swing Cats' Fall Stomp on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Windsor Hotel ballroom. "There are not many opportunities in Abilene to experience live swing music from a big band, so if people want to hear some great swing tunes and ... [Read More…]

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