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ACU unable to tame Lions

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The men's basketball team took on the Texas A&M Commerce Lions Wednesday in hopes of separating themselves from the other LSC teams in search of a playoff birth. However, the Wildcats were unable to attain a win on senior night, and ended up losing 75-72. Despite playing well on the offensive end the entire night, the Wildcats were unable to ... [Read More…]

LGBTQ zine opens dialogue

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Early Tuesday morning, an online magazine called "Voiceless" went live, discussing issues of same sex attraction at ACU. The 77-page magazine was created to express the views of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) community present at ACU. The magazine's tagline is, "End the silence. End the shouting. Listen to the ... [Read More…]

‘Cats grab 93-55 victory

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The Wildcats lit up Moody Coliseum Wednesday night, stomping Texas A&M Commerce and keeping their post-season hopes alive. The 'Cats came ready to play, never once trailing behind the Lions. An early 16-5 run set the tone for the game, and Commerce didn't challenge it. "I felt like we came out ready to play last night," said head coach Shawna ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Newscast – February 22, 2012

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On this week's newscast hosted by Farron Salley, learn about the results from Sing Song and get to meet some of the host and hostesses. Find out about a popular Chapel forum, a production from the Theatre Department and find out what NFL player was on campus. Also, meet Sandy Byers, the spotlight for this week's Voices from the Hill. Produced ... [Read More…]

Student Life loosens dancing restrictions

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Dancing is now permitted in university-sponsored events or other events sponsored by official student organizations. ACU's Board of Trustees affirmed a revised dance policy statement created by the office of Student Life that instead of prohibiting all forms of dance at any university or organization event, the new statement says Student Life may ... [Read More…]

Sing Song offers low-tech entertainment

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In Zeroes and Ones, we talk about technology and the many ways it affects our daily lives. It's easy to argue that technology has improved many aspects of the way we go through the day consuming information and entertainment. But in the spirit of the season, let's take a look at something that has barely been touched by technology in its 50 year ... [Read More…]

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