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Changes in athletic department for the better

August 28, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer The sharp look of fresh paint. The slick appearance of a new court design. The originality of the new Lone Star Conference logo. If you took a second to glance at the floor of Moody Coliseum during Opening Chapel, you may have observed a few noticeable changes, not to mention all the cameras, flowers and sashes ... [Read More…]

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Take instruction from older ACU students

August 28, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Ah, to be a freshman. Thinking back on all of my experiences as a first-year college student, to say all I have gone through in my time at ACU has been full of tremendous joy would be a lie. A huge, nasty lie. Over the course of two-plus years I have changed my major once, struggled to find decent jobs, ... [Read More…]

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Basketball’s new coach lives dream

August 26, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Klint Pleasant had dreamed of the moment ever since he left ACU for David Lipscomb University in 1996. He turned down an assistant coaching job at the University of Arkansas because he said Kent State gave him the best chance to become a head coach. He even sent a letter to Shanon Hays, ACU director of athletics, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish fifth at Region

May 4, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer In golf, consistency is important. For the ACU golf team, consistency may have well ended their season. The Wildcats were unable to move higher than fifth place overall over the three-day, 54-hole Division II South Central regional tournament at the Shangri-La Resort in Monkey Island, Okla., shooting three-round ... [Read More…]

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Tennis teams play host to regional tournament

May 4, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer The ACU tennis teams are no strangers to success. Both teams have earned spots in the national rankings and won their respective Lone Star Conference tournament. Both have victories over some of the top teams in Division II, Division III and even Division I. Now both the ACU men's and women's tennis teams will ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat athletics enjoy great spring

May 1, 2002 by Joshua Parrott

By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Will it ever end? That question has been bouncing in my mind for the past few weeks concerning ACU athletics. Surprisingly, I'm not just talking about the track and field teams. Around every corner seems to be some sort of positive substance for Wildcat athletics. ACU welcomed back an old face with a familiar ... [Read More…]

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