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Carpenter wins Division II National Preview Tournament

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By: Brenna Jefferies The ACU Wildcats golf team finished strong at the NCAA Division II Championship Preview Tournament, placing fourth among 19 teams. The two-day tournament, which featured five of the nation's top 12 ranked teams, was played at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at the Shoals Fighting Joe Course in Ford City, Ala., the same ... [Read More…]

Children’s book author and illustrator speaks about his creative process

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Under the artificially twinkling sky of Abilene's downtown Paramount Theater, the curtain pulled back and the audience was introduced to "the man whose name is synonymous with brilliant." Brian Selznick burst into Abilene's Art Walk Thursday, Oct. 14, in snazzy silver shoes, a stylishly coordinating belt and a blast of personality. Selznick is the ... [Read More…]

Events planner named Woman of the Year

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By Marissa Ferguson ACU Event Coordinator Jennifer Ellison recently earned recognition from America's largest and most recognized network community for professional women. Two weeks ago, Ellison received a letter from the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) awarding her its prestigious title 2010 Woman of the Year. "It's definitely ... [Read More…]

Wildcats show well in ITA National Tournament

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The Wildcat Tennis team sent four players to the ITA Small College National Championships this past weekend. Sophomores Hans Hach and Julia Mongin competed in the men and women's singles tournaments, then teamed up with Bryan Joiner and Jaclyn Walker, respectively, for the doubles tournaments. Hach placed fifth in his singles tournament while ... [Read More…]

Soccer team continues stellar season

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The Lady Wildcat soccer team followed up its pair of victories from two weekends ago with another two wins this past weekend. They breezed past West Texas A&M University on Friday 4-1 and had an almost equally easy win over Eastern New Mexico University on Sunday 3-1. The Wildcats got off to a quick start on Friday with a goal in the sixth ... [Read More…]

Volleyball ready for Homecoming game, big crowd

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The Lady Wildcat volleyball team is off to a great start this season, with a 3-o win this past Tuesday night against Angelo State that puts them at 14-3 for the season. The team's goal now is to turn that record into 16-3 with two Lone Star Conference home games this weekend. The Wildcats started the season at 1-2 but went to a 12 game winning ... [Read More…]

LSC South boasts four teams in top-10

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By: Brenna Jefferies The Lone Star Conference has seen numerous football accomplishments over the years, but this season is shaping up to be special. With 16 teams, this powerhouse Division II conference is as competitive as ever, with four teams ranked in the LSC Top-10 in the country. And the undefeated ACU Wildcats (5-0, 4-0) are at the head of ... [Read More…]

Treadaway Kids begins weekly ministry

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By Marissa Ferguson After weeks of paper sorting and interviews, Treadaway Kids is back in full swing this year as it begins its weekly ministry to underprivileged children in the area. With an 80 percent turnover rate from last year's membership, the organization is preparing to pair with children from Ortiz Elementary and other ... [Read More…]

Chapel’s Lewis kisses pig for charity

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By Laura Gasvoda Thanks to the women of Alpha Kai Omega, students had the privilege of watching Assistant Dean for Spiritual Life Mark Lewis kiss a pig after Chapel Monday. The event was a success, raising $200 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Kaios recruited Mark Lewis, Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, Dr. Richard Beck, and President Phil Schubert as ... [Read More…]

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