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Editorials: a protected, fact based stance

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Of all the content in a newspaper, editorials are arguably the most divisive. Where news presents factual events to the reader, editorials deliver opinion and judgment. Often, these judgements can offend readers of opposing stances. However, these verdicts do not come without a deep understanding of facts. It is every reporter's job to gather ... [Read More…]

Direct downloads are a game-changer

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If you want to buy the the latest entry in the Super Mario Bros. franchise, you won't have to leave your dorm room, house or other dwelling. For the first time in its history, Nintendo is allowing owners of its 3DS console the ability to buy and download a full, retail game directly to their device. With this move, and plans to continue to make ... [Read More…]

ResLife revamps policy on sexual harassment

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Residence Life Education and Housing implemented a new government mandate clarifying the Title IX act regarding sexual harassment and assault. Title IX is a federal law, established in 1972, that prohibits sex discrimination in education. The Office of Civil Rights issued several documents which seek to clarify and elaborate on what the actual ... [Read More…]

D-I decision to affect academics

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As Abilene Christian transitions into Division I, new academic standards and regulations on athletic scholarships will have a huge impact on the department and how they will recruit going forward. Jared Mosley, director of athletics for the university, addressed how academic standards will serve as accountability at the next level. "One of the ... [Read More…]

‘Cats prepare for Div. I competition

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The official announcement of ACU joining the Southland Conference on July 1, 2013 means the Wildcats will leap to NCAA Division I athletics for the 2013-14 school year. This move raises an interesting question: Can we compete in Division I? It is a question that ACU has already addressed during its process of becoming a Division I program. Jared ... [Read More…]

Gale earns preseason honor

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As the ACU football team bears the brunt of the West Texas heat during two-a-days, expectations are as high as ever for the purple and white in what will be their last season as a member of the Lone Star Conference. Despite losing several key players on offense to the League, ACU is expected to be a juggernaut offensively in large part because of ... [Read More…]

Garrett named executive vice president

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A top Oklahoma Christian University administrator has been named the new executive vice president of the university. Dr. Allison Garrett, previously the senior vice president for academic affairs at Oklahoma Christian, now fills the position formerly held by Dr. Phil Schubert before he was moved to the role of president. Garrett began her ... [Read More…]

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