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Mayberry meets the 21st century

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A month ago I had an unpleasant run-in with a CityLink bus. Thanks to a misunderstanding concerning the ticket, I showed up in court a day away from being a wanted criminal. Going to court seemed like a fun activity for someone minoring in political science and finds the judicial process appealing on a general level; so naturally I invited a ... [Read More…]

Highland Church of Christ hires alumni over summer to fill ministry positions

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Three ACU graduates accepted positions with Abilene's largest Church of Christ congregation this summer. Early in the summer Ben Siburt, Brandon Scott Thomas and Matt Pinson filled the various roles of executive minister, worship minister and director of communications, respectively, at Highland Church of Christ. Ben Siburt, who graduated in 2000 ... [Read More…]

No. 2 Wildcats hope to close season in style

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With a Lone Star Conference regular season championship and hosting rights for the LSC conference tournament already guaranteed, the No. 2 ACU women's soccer team's two games this weekend might seem to have little meaning. But, to the team and head coach Casey Wilson, these two games have infinite value. "Even with the season that we've already ... [Read More…]

Cycling Club competes in race

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Several students in the ACU Cycling Club raced Sunday in the Bent Wheel Bash - and one took home a metal. Liz Lurz, sophomore biochemistry from San Antonio, won first place in the category for women from ages 19-39 on the 8.5 mile off-road course. Lurz had already participated in several cycling events this season, but she said she was shocked to ... [Read More…]

Carpenter, Golf finish first in San Antonio tournament

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ACU's golf team claimed their second team title of the season this Tuesday. At the 54-hole Bruce Williams Memorial Invitational in San Antonio, the Wildcats swept the team title, and Alex Carpenter claimed his third individual title of the season. After the first round on Monday, the 'Cats were tied with Incarnate Word at a score of 293, but after ... [Read More…]

Cross country’s streak comes to a halt

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After heading to San Angelo on Saturday for the Lone Star Conference Championships, ACU men's cross country faced its first defeat in 20 years. Spenser Lynn, sophomore from White Oak, and William Pike, sophomore from Newnan, Ga., ran on the team that won the 19th LSC title two years ago. Pike was also part of last year's 20th championship. Lynn ... [Read More…]

‘King’ succeeds through cast and craftsmanship

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I grew up with the best of Broadway - The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and countless others have all been etched into my mind since childhood. As such, it pains me to admit this, but I had never seen The King and I. However, my lack of prior exposure allowed me to view the ACU production with fresh eyes and no preexisting ... [Read More…]

Career Center offers Discovery guidance

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The Career Center has offered three Discovery courses to help students find future careers that fit their individual talents and personalities. The five-week Discovery course has taken place every semester on ACU campus for four years. This semester, two sessions are drawing to the end while the newest one started last week. Cynthia Cooke, career ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad at Oxford explores Spain, Portugal

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Students and faculty members of ACU in Oxford spread their cultural and intellectual wings last week as they toured the southern regions of Portugal and Spain. The tour, which included visits to a Christian environmentalist group, Christopher Columbus sites and a Spanish dance performance, was designed to enrich their classroom experience in ... [Read More…]

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