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‘Proof’ marks milestone for two actors

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While one actor will take the ACU stage for the first time, the Department of Theatre's winter drama, Proof, also serves as a senior's last performance. For Jaimie Patterson, senior musical theatre major from Abilene, Proof will be her last performance as a student. Patterson, a teaching minor, plans to student teach after graduating this spring ... [Read More…]

‘Cats battle Cougars in two-day series

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The Wildcat baseball team welcomes the Colorado Christian University Cougars to Crutcher Scott Field on Friday and Saturday. The 'Cats begin a four game series with the Cougars with a doubleheader on Friday starting at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, ACU plays another doubleheader. It also kicks off at 2:05 p.m. Both days consist of a seven-inning game ... [Read More…]

Wildcats ready for home tournament

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The Abilene Christian softball team will make its 2012 home debut Friday against East Central as a part of the two-day, four-team Whitten Inn Classic. The Wildcats will play their first game Friday at 10 a.m. against the Tigers. The team began their 2012 campaign last weekend at the St. Mary's Invitational Tournament, where the team went 3-1, its ... [Read More…]

‘Buffs stomp Wildcats by 30

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The Wildcats fell even further in the Lone Star Conference rankings Wednesday night, taking a 89-59 blow from West Texas A&M. The 'Cats trailed behind the Lady 'Buffs in double digits nearly the entire game, never pulling ahead with a lead. West Texas A&M outscored the Wildcats 52-26 from the field, outrebounded them 48-32, forced 23 ... [Read More…]

‘Cats can’t escape WTAMU

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On Wednesday, the men's basketball team was unable to overcome a thirteen point halftime deficit and lost to rival West Texas A&M 57-49. The Wildcats were stymied offensively all game long, shooting only thirty-five percent from the field and forty percent from the charity stripe. With the 'Cats unable to get anything done on the offensive ... [Read More…]

Whitt: Willingness to share tops income

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While I do appreciate the article on house churches, I beg to differ on the ability of such a group to provide for each other. I was part of a house church in San Antonio for almost a year, and we had about 15 people on average in attendance. We had all ages represented, and I'd say most of us were financially stable. We had members who were at ... [Read More…]

Sing Song to mix with basketball

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The two biggest events that happen in Moody Coliseum are going to combine on this weekend. Saturday afternoon will mark the first ever Retro Sing Song Night at the ACU men's and women's basketball games. Students are encouraged to wear Sing Song costumes from year's past or from this year to watch the game. There will be judges on hand to give out ... [Read More…]

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