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Waterball upgrades benefit fans

December 7, 2012 by David Singer

Although I had often heard about the violence, competition and unadulterated athleticism, it wasn't until Tuesday that I had watched my first ever waterball game. And to be honest, I'm sad I waited this long. Not only is it an ACU tradition, but it is easily the most exciting spectator sport that intramurals can provide. It has everything any fan ... [Read More…]

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New restaurant opens downtown

November 16, 2012 by David Singer

Abi-Haus, one of Abilene's newest restaurants, finally opens its doors to the public Friday evening. After months of preparation, co-owners Jim Jackson and ACU design professor Ryan Feerer will begin serving their "honest American food" to patrons. During the past week, Abi-Haus has offered soft openings to its fans on Facebook. Previews of their ... [Read More…]

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Thanksgiving: a time of free food

November 14, 2012 by David Singer

If there is one thing I'm thankful for, it's free food. Here in Abilene, I run a tight ship financially. Bi-monthly visits to United fill my pantry with the basics: bread, milk, eggs, Ramen and Ben & Jerry's "Americone Dream". I ration food like a Depression-era family and have slowly begun to embrace leftovers. It's not the most glorious (or ... [Read More…]

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Obama chosen for four more years

November 7, 2012 by David Singer

At about 10:15 p.m. last night, most major news networks announced Barack Obama will take a second term as president of the United States. Obama collected 303 electoral votes and defeated Governor Mitt Romney by just a small margin in the popular vote. While the election as a whole was very competitive, there were very few changes from the way ... [Read More…]

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FilmFest rules change to entice students

October 31, 2012 by David Singer

The annual FilmFest will take place again this year. But not as usual. The production period students' have to create their film as been extended from about one month to five. "Last year, the production schedule took place entirely in the spring semester," said Tom Craig, director of student productions. "This year we are expanding that, and it ... [Read More…]

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Student recovering from West Nile

October 24, 2012 by David Singer

After about a month of recovery, Evan Webb, junior business management major from Houston, is nearly back to normal despite having contracted West Nile Virus. Webb first saw symptoms of the virus as he was driving back from San Antonio on Sep. 23. "I felt my vision close in," said Webb, "and all of a sudden I had no idea what was happening. So I ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: West Nile Virus

Politics require compromise

October 19, 2012 by David Singer

The last time we had a president who didn't associate himself with a party was 1776, when George Washington was awarded the position. Since then, voters have slowly become more focused on a candidate's attachment to political parties rather than political platforms. If you've ever told yourself that you completely agree with either party on every ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Election 2012, Politics

The most important election of this season

October 10, 2012 by David Singer

It is time for hot chocolate. It is time for jackets. It is time for freezing temperatures. With winter weather arriving in Abilene this past weekend, the changing seasons have been on everyones mind. But, along with the weather, it is also election season. It is time to vote. This years election proves to be one of the most important in our ... [Read More…]

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Organizations to provide easy voter registration

October 3, 2012 by David Singer

Students can easily register to vote in the Campus Center on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Hosted by the College Democrats and the College Republicans, Voter Registration Day aims to help students quickly and easily register for the November elections. "The statistics show that most young voters, especially college voters, are not ... [Read More…]

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Student released to recover at home

September 26, 2012 by David Singer

After collapsing during her Lifetime Wellness class and spending three days in an induced coma, Meghan Hancock, sophomore physical therapy major from Fairview, has made improvements and is now out of the hospital and at home with her family. After collapsing on September 4, Hancock was rushed to Hendrick Medical Center where she was admitted to ... [Read More…]

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