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Golding brings in first D-I recruiting class

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Christmas came early for men's basketball coach Joe Golding, as he signed his first Division I recruiting class in December that will bring four new faces to Moody Coliseum. Two of the signings are incoming freshmen Michael Grant and Christian Albright. Grant is a 6'5" guard from McKinney and Albright is finishing up his senior year in ... [Read More…]

Former Wildcat casts Heisman vote

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By David Ramsey I blew my chance. The chance to gather bribes from friends and even enemies who attended Texas A&M, Kansas State and Notre Dame. If you know anything about ACU tuition - and most of my readers know far too much about the subject - you know I could use a sweet stack of cash right now. Instead, I cast an untainted vote ... [Read More…]

Holiday spirit Slams, Jingles campus

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Charity, presents, an NBA acrobat group and President Schubert were all part of ACU's second annual Christmas Slam Tuesday night, giving students a time to mingle  before finals week. It came two nights after "Mingle and Jingle" put campus in full Christmas spirit with Santa Claus, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and an acoustic Aaron Watson ... [Read More…]

Interim named dean of CAS

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The semester-long search for the permanent dean of the College of Arts and Sciences has finally reached its end. Dr. Greg Straughn will serve as the permanent dean of the college, beginning Jan. 1. He has filled the position in an interim capacity since the summer, as well as during the 2009-10 school year. He also served as interim provost last ... [Read More…]

Dead day to return for finals week

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Dead Day will be make its return on Monday after leaving campus for one semester. The World Famous Bean will also host a Midnight Breakfast with karaoke and door prizes that night. Dead Day, the Monday before the beginning of finals, is a day set aside for studying and rest before finals begin. Administration removed the break last year, but new ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad early applications due Friday

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The early application deadline for students who are planning to sign up for Study Abroad in Germany, Oxford or Uruguay  is this Friday. The early application deadline applies to summer 2013, fall 2013 and Montevideo in spring 2014. Applying early typically guarantees a spot, but is subject to certain circumstances on the completed application. ... [Read More…]

Breakfast Optimist Club honors outstanding seniors

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The Student Life Leadership Team chose four students to be honored at the Abilene Civic Center by the Breakfast Optimist Club on Nov. 8. The students honored were Elizabeth Chavez, Masci Sledge, Keith Carroll and Nick Tatum. The Breakfast Optimist Club, a civic organization in Abilene, annually honors outstanding students from school's in the ... [Read More…]

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