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Brugman: Optimist shows no empathy

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This letter to the editor concerns the editorial "'Occupying' won't get you anywhere" printed in Vol. 100, No. 16 issue of the Optimist published Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2011. Everybody is a critic. In a movement as large and widespread as Occupy Wall Street, the people who oppose the 99 are doing it for infantile reasons: "lack of organization or ... [Read More…]

Anthony: Occupy not immature

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This letter to the editor concerns the editorial "'Occupying' won't get you anywhere" printed in Vol. 100, No. 16 issue of the Optimist published Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2011. I've been dismayed by ACU students twice this week. First, when I read an Abilene Reporter-News article quoting ACU business students as they dismissed the plight of those ... [Read More…]

Dancing incorporated into fitness classes

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Dancing has made its way into the ACU curriculum with the addition of two new dance courses offered to all students. The courses, ballet and modern dance, are offered in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation & Wellness Center. People who wish to participate in these classes must register and pay for the course.  There is also a group ... [Read More…]

Switchfoot, Anberlin end fall break with rock show

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Switchfoot brought a night of rock performances on campus to an emphatic close Sunday in Moody Coliseum. The final show of the nationwide tour also brought ACU's fall break to an end. Atomic Tom opened for Anberlin and Switchfoot, as they have throughout the month-long tour. The band members said they'd thoroughly enjoyed touring with the popular ... [Read More…]

‘Cats hitting stride toward end of season

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The ACU volleyball team is 2-1 in its last three games, all against Lone Star Conference opponents. The one loss ended the Wildcats three-match winning streak. On Tuesday, Oct. 18 the 'Cats lost a long battle at No. 17 Angelo State University 22-25, 25-22, 12-25, 26-24, and 13-15. The Rambelles are currently to 25-2 on the season and 14-1 in the ... [Read More…]

Clogged pipe causes flooding in McKinzie

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A leaky pipe in McKinzie Residence Hall flooded one office and bathroom on the building's first level. Water started from a clogged shower on the third floor of McKinzie Hall. It seeped down through the second floor into Mark Jackson's office. The office of Mark Jackson, assistant director of student organizations and programs, was the only ... [Read More…]

Wildcats win pair, clinch top spot in LSC

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After a 2-1 comeback victory over Texas Woman's Friday and a 2-0 win over Texas A&M-Commerce Sunday, the No. 2 ACU Wildcats clinched the Lone Star Conference's No. 1 seed and will host the conference's postseason tournament at the Wildcat Soccer Pitch for the first time on Nov. 3-6 . "This is a very exciting time for us as a program," said ... [Read More…]

North convicted of murder in road rage incident

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Christopher North was convicted of murder Tuesday for the shooting death of Austin David, which took place in February this year after a collision and confrontation on the corner of Sayles Boulevard and S 14th Street. Closing arguments Tuesday morning wrapped up the ten-day trial. A jury made of ten men and two women spent about only two hours ... [Read More…]

The best seat in the house

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Saturday night the Wildcats traveled to Midwestern State and suffered their worst loss in recent memory. Despite the tumultuous three hours for ACU on the field, covering a game from the sidelines and press box was a wonderful experience. An hour before the LSC matchup, players and coaches could be seen going through drills or doing some light ... [Read More…]

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