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Abilene Mobile University: ACU dishes out more than 950 Apple devices

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Luz Hernandez will miss her red Samsung flip phone, but not that much. After waiting in line Aug. 16 with a multitude of other freshmen and their families, Hernandez, freshman business marketing major from Sulfur Springs, made her way to an open table where an AT&T representative was waiting to hand her an ... [Read More…]

Wright speech goes horribly wrong for Obama

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor Ever have a friend speak for you when you didn't want them to? Maybe a buddy said some thing controversial you didn't agree with, and you were guilty by association. If so, you and presidential candidate Barack Obama should start a Facebook group. Obama's mentor, pastor and friend Rev. Jeremiah Wright has ... [Read More…]

ACU claims best finish since 2003

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Under head coach Mike Campbell's leadership, the ACU golf team keeps getting better. ACU posted its best finish at the Lone Star Conference Tournament under Campbell's direction and the best finish since 2003 after tying for second place with Northeastern State at the WinStar Golf Course in Thackerville, Okla., on ... [Read More…]

Wailers concert unifies diverse, unique crowd

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor If heaven consists of standing in white robes, singing endless hymns, most honest humans would admit that doesn't sound like much fun. But I have an idea now of what singing in heaven might be like. It's a whole lot of fun. On Thursday night I stood in a crowd of maybe 1,000 people and belted "No Woman, No ... [Read More…]

ACU alcohol policy change produces different reactions

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor When ACU alumna Dewby Ray ('50) first read the headline reporting the university's plans to change its alcohol policy, she couldn't believe it. At first, she was overcome by shock, but after the 79-year-old, who has spent the majority of her life attending, working for or living near ACU, read deeper, she was ... [Read More…]

SA executive officer pay to rise with tuition

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Whomever the student body chooses to be the Students' Association Executive Officers this week will get substantially more than the title. Each of the winners of the SA elections will receive two $4,023 scholarships during their tenure, which is a $527 increase from the amount the 2007-08 SA Executive Officers ... [Read More…]

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Diplomacy needed for 2008 Olympic Games

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor The 2008 Summer Olympic theme, "One World, One Dream" reeks of irony. While the countdown continues to the athletic circus, the show before the games has been a divisive debate about human rights and athletic competition among leaders, candidates, activists, athletes and countries around the globe. And it's ... [Read More…]

University looks to fill list of open positions

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Several departments and programs are looking to hire. According to the Web site for the Office of the Provost, there are 13 faculty positions open at ACU. There are openings for six vacant faculty positions in the College of Arts and Sciences; two in the College of Business Administration; three in the College of ... [Read More…]

Balancing the equation: From theory to application, how everyday people are changing their everyday lives

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor When ACU alumnus Zane Williams ('99) searched for a cheap way to travel around the country, he thought he found his answer in a Chevy van and a pile of old cooking oil. The Nashville musician and songwriter bought a 1983 Chevy G20 van, paid to get the diesel engine converted to run on vegetable oil and went on ... [Read More…]

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