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MLK Jr. Speech to be remembered

April 1, 2016 by Hannah Little

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the one time out of the year where schools, communities, and churches from all around the country stop not only to remember the great leader that MLK Jr. was, but to remember the famous words that struck our nation today. However, it seems that for the condition our country is in today, full of violence, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Editorials, Opinion

Attention all coffee addicts

March 31, 2016 by Hannah Little

For the past several years, there has been a rise in studies done on caffeine, or the dark and bold, magical drink that college students thrive on"¦ coffee. It is the answer to a late night of studying for a test and the essential for powering through a 10-paged paper that is due the next day. For some students, it is simply just part of a ... [Read More…]

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Why all students should use a daily planner

March 31, 2016 by Hannah Little

  Assignment due dates, exams, major research papers, coffee dates, girlfriend/boyfriend dates, sporting events, work schedules... the list goes on of things college students forget about because they don't keep with up a daily planner. However, if college students use a daily planner, they are able to meet all of these needs and live up to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Editorials, Opinion

Negative effects of non-organic foods

March 31, 2016 by Hannah Little

[IT'S OK TO TAKE A STRONG STAND FOR EATING ORGANIC, BUT YOU ALSO NEED TO TELL US WHAT THE MOST COMPELLING ARGUMENT IS FROM THE OTHER SIDE AND WHY YOUR ARGUMENT TRUMPS IT] In an attempt to feed people by a more easier and productive manner, the food has become full of chemicals that are harmful to our health leading to many of the diseases we are ... [Read More…]

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Northeast Abilene experiences growth

March 31, 2016 by Hannah Little

[YOU PROBABLY NEED TO DIFFERENTIATE NORTHEAST ABILENE (WHERE ACU IS) AND THE BROADER TERM NORTH ABILENE, WHICH GOES ALL THE WAY OVER TO DYESS. COULD ALSO USE "THE HILL" IF YOU JUST MEAN ACU, JUDGE ELY AND THE I-20 EXIT] [CLEAN UP SYNTAX AND GRAMMAR THROUGHOUT] The city of Abilene has seen a great amount of growth since I first moved here, ... [Read More…]

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National Public Radio is still news

March 31, 2016 by Hannah Little

  National Public Radio. Not only is it a newsworthy radio station that you can listen to on the radio, but you can also listen online and on your phone with the download of the app. The app for NPR is live and is constantly working, publishing, and playing news stories as they come in. Once they are played often, newer stories come into the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Editorials, Opinion

The benefits of students with work experience

February 6, 2016 by Hannah Little

  Throughout the years there have been a lot of changes, including the technology we use, the style people wear and the platform of communication outlets. Just as all of this has evolved, so have the requirements and expectations of college students seeking jobs or internships for their future. Earning a degree and good grades used to be ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Editorials, Opinion

ACU tennis brings home success from Ojai Valley Tournament

April 28, 2015 by Hannah Little

The women's tennis team competed in the 115th-annual Ojai Valley Tournament last weekend as two teammates made it all the way to the championship in singles. Senior Brittney Reed and sophomore Erin Walker competed against each other in the final championship match of the tournament. Walker defeated Reed in close sets of 6-1 and 7-5 to take the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Men’s and women’s tennis in record wins against UCA and Hardin Simmons

April 21, 2015 by Hannah Little

The women's tennis team shut out University of Central Arkansas 4-0 last Saturday. The match was played at a neutral-site at Burns Park, with the location change caused by the persistent threat of rain in Conway, Arkansas. The Wildcats defeated the Bears in doubles with the duo of senior Brittney Reed and junior Kaysie Hermsdorf defeating ... [Read More…]

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Women’s tennis defeat Corpus Christi in final home match

April 16, 2015 by Hannah Little

The men's and women's tennis teams will close out their season at the end of the month, but not before the women take on University of Central Arkansas Saturday. The women's team competed in its last home match against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi last Wednesday. The Wildcats defeated the Islanders for its third-straight Southland Conference ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song, which has been delayed until April 22-24 at the Paramount Theatre, will undergo major changes in 2021 to follow health and safety guidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A minimum of eight and a maximum of 16 participants will be allowed in each act. This max number pales in comp...
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Students gathered in Galaxy Park Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil celebrating the life of senior history major Corbin Stiefer. See more photos from our gallery below: ...

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Students gathered in Galaxy Park Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil celebrating the life of senior history major Corbin Steifer.
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