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Downtown Abilene’s much needed facelift

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At 1:17 a.m., the line is a twenty minute wait. Almost every table is filled with college students from ACU, Hardin Simmons and McMurry. Several cops sit together to make sure nothing gets out of control. Business is booming as usual at Whataburger. But what else are college students supposed to do after midnight? Or even after 10 p.m.? The sad ... [Read More…]

Keeping faithful, even in darkness

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For many, the college years are when reality really hits. Serious illnesses become more real, friends get divorced, families fall apart, houses get robbed, buses crash, money gets tight and good people miss out on opportunities they deserve because of circumstances that are out of their control. More and more students will experience people they ... [Read More…]

Pros and cons of “pre-Christmas”

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I have a confession to make. I've already put up my Christmas tree. Here's my reasoning behind it: According to tradition, the holiday season starts on Thanksgiving (or after Santa makes his appearance at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade). Once I return from Thanksgiving break I will only have three weeks left in my apartment before ... [Read More…]

Library hours, checkout could be extended

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The library is considering extending its hours from 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. during the week. Dr. John Weaver, dean of library services and educational technology, met with the Students' Association Wednesday evening to discuss changes the library could make to improve its service to students. Several SA members voiced their desire to extend library ... [Read More…]

Cycling Club president wins national title

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ACU Cycling team president Liz Lurz won first place at Nationals at the South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference. Lurz, junior biology and business major from San Antonio, rode solo at the conference, taking home a national title. "It has been hard definitely because every time I win or accomplish something my team's not there, nor is ACU ... [Read More…]

Blackboard to be replaced with OpenClass

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Some professors are no longer be using Blackboard, the current learning management system of choice for ACU. The transition away from Blackboard and into Pearson's OpenClass will be in full effect by fall of 2013. According to Pearson's website, "OpenClass is a dynamic, scalable, fully cloud-based learning environment that stimulates social ... [Read More…]

Leaving a legacy

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Quarterback Mitchell Gale has been a fixture of ACU football for the past four seasons, shattering Lone Star Conference records and building relationships along the way. Now Gale's college career is over, but it will not be soon forgotten in the Big Country. "I have grown so much in my five years here," Gale said. "Not all of the lessons I learned ... [Read More…]

Wildcats disappointed with tough loss

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The Wildcats Women's basketball team suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday night as they were unable to catch up to Texas-Permian Basin. ACU let a twelve point lead slip away in the second half and was never able to recover as UT-PB walked out of Moody Coliseum with a 74-71 win. "We were disappointed with the way the game turned out but ... [Read More…]

‘Cats swept out of LSC tournament

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The Wildcats kept their first-round Lone Star Conference Championship match close, but No. 2 seed West Texas A&M ultimately swept the 'Cats out of the tournament 27-25, 25-20 and 25-21 in San Angelo. ACU entered the tournament on a two-match winning streak. The team ends their LSC and Division II career after the loss. The Wildcats finish the ... [Read More…]

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