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The perks of being an ACU swing cat

November 13, 2015 by Ben Todd

I know that a lot of pledging and social club mayhem is commencing on campus, and as an officer of Swing Cats, I can't help but compare my swing dancing community to the social club circles. As an active member of the ACU Swing Cats and as an observer of social clubs, I think swing dance communities like the Swing Cats can provide a few perks that ... [Read More…]

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Movie Review: Nightcrawler

September 11, 2015 by Ben Todd

Dan Gilroy's Nightcrawler is a compelling suspense rollercoaster, but it is not for the lighthearted moviegoer. The film combines car chases and crime scenes with moral questions like, "Where does the media cross the line in crime journalism?" With these two factors in mind, Nightcrawler will keep you thinking after you leave the theater. The ... [Read More…]

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Reality arrives with newfound adulthood

April 15, 2015 by Ben Todd

Buying a house is one of the most adult-like things I could possibly do on my list (It's just underneath getting married and doing my taxes properly). Just a few days ago, my friends and I finally signed the lease for our house. What exciting times! Well"¦ poop. Now I have real responsibilities. My days of being a reckless, carefree college ... [Read More…]

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Ready Player One: Gamer dystopia meets ’80s nostalgia

March 3, 2015 by Ben Todd

The novel Ready Player One takes place in the near future where the majority of the world has ignored global issues (global warming, food shortage and so on) and instead spends time on a gigantic, elaborate virtual reality game called the OASIS. The billionaire founder of the game dies, leaving his entire fortune to whomever can find the easter egg ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats need to reign it in

February 4, 2015 by Ben Todd

A week or two ago, I had spare time on my hands (I know, right?). With this time, I decided to go support our women's basketball team for one of their games. I took a seat among the largest group of ACU fans just behind the backboard. A LYNAY scholarship group was there for some kind of credit. Wildcat Reign, the organization responsible for ... [Read More…]

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Long live Legos

January 16, 2015 by Ben Todd

A few minutes before I started writing this column, my friend Branson came up to my desk to deliver a delightful piece of nostalgia. Who here has played with Legos, specifically Bionicles? Lego recently came out with a new line of Bionicles, and my friend gave me the honor of building one of them (claps hands excitedly). Legos were the best ... [Read More…]

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Daily Doodle Dosage

December 2, 2014 by Ben Todd

Scientists attempt to harness energy from college students. Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

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Editorial Cartoon: Break the Internet NASA

November 20, 2014 by Ben Todd

NASA hopes to generate public interest in their missions. Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

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I’m discovering where the maker meets the lab

November 20, 2014 by Ben Todd

This semester has been full of new experiences for me. Even as a sophomore, there are still so many things to experience here on our campus. There is one experience in particular that I have grown fond of - the Maker Lab. The Maker Lab piqued my curiosity when my professor recommended me to use their laser engraving machine for one of my art ... [Read More…]

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Editorial Cartoon: Chapel Credits

November 18, 2014 by Ben Todd

Chapel offers one last chance for students to get all their Chapel Credits. Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

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Active COVID-19 cases dropped for the fifth-consecutive day at ACU Friday. There are currently 30 active cases and 86 quarantines.

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Yu Zhong, a psychology major from Lijiang, China, was arrested Friday at his University Park apartment on child porn charges, according to police. This is a developing story. Read more below:
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Active COVID-19 cases dropped for the fifth- consecutive day at ACU Friday. There are currently 30 active cases and 86 quarantines. Taylor County continues to see increased numbers with over 2500 active cases. ...

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Yu Zhong, a freshman psychology major from Lijiang, China, was arrested Friday at his University Park apartment on child porn charges, according to police. This is a developing story. Read more below: ...

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Yu Zhong, a freshman psychology major from Lijiang, China, was arrested Friday at his University Park apartment on child porn charges, according to police. Zhong, 23, was arrested after he was flagged by software that detects child porn. “While no corner of our society is immune from these challen...
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