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The time to revise is now

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Here at ACU there are 10 classes every student is required to take in order to graduate that they cannot be exempted from. Four of these classes consist of BIBL 101 Jesus: His Life and Teachings, BIBL 102 Life, Literature, and Community, BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament and finally an advanced bible, which can be satisfied in several different ... [Read More…]

‘Chicken parm you taste so good’

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Choosing a college is hard because they are a lot of factors to consider. Majors, the size of the campus, proximity to home, cost of tuition and several other determinants, but I never really considered the food served on campus. Now looking back, I realize my decision would have been easier if I had tasted the mouthwatering deliciousness of the ... [Read More…]

NFL headed in downward spiral

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The NFL is cracking down on the safety of the players, but what are they doing for the safety of the people? Fans can argue all they want about how the game is being ruined by the referees, or how the league is rigged, but at the end of the day the league's biggest problem is crisis managing the high maintenance egos of its athletes. A perfect ... [Read More…]

Why private universities are saying no to guns

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Since open carry went into effect on Jan. 1 of this year, concealed carry on college campuses has been somewhat overshadowed and less vocalized across the nation. However, in Texas the debate continues to heat up, especially in the wake of the University of Texas at Austin being forced to allow guns on campus and even in the classroom. The ... [Read More…]

Maria Sharapova, failed Marvel experiment converted tennis star?

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[WEAK LOGIC ON THIS BEING OK BECAUSE IT WAS FOR A MEDICAL PURPOSE. PROFESSIONAL SPORTS IS NOT FOR EVERY PERSON ON EARTH, BUT JUST FOR THE ONES WHO CAN PROVE THEY ARE NOT ENHANCED BY MEDICAL SUBSTANCES THAT INHERENTLY GIVE THEM AN ADVANTAGE. THIS DRUG DOES THAT. SHE HAS A RIGHT TO TAKE IT, BUT NOT A RIGHT TO COMPETE ON THE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD IF IT ... [Read More…]

Once a melting pot always a melting pot

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During the early 1900s, the United States of America was referred to as the world's melting pot due to the variety of cultures searching for what many referred to as the American Dream. Although that was almost a century ago, the pursuit of the American Dream still exists today; in fact in 2013 it was estimated that 41.3 million immigrants lived in ... [Read More…]

TKG formal sheds light on common misconception

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As the spring semester nears its end and students frantically try to scrape together papers and projects, social clubs and their sponsors put the finishing touches on what some consider to be one of the biggest social club events of the year: formal. Mark Jackson, assistant director of student organizations and programs, said formal is the last ... [Read More…]

Copeland propels ‘Cats offense through tough non-conference stretch

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For senior catcher Alex Copeland playing baseball was a given. Growing up Copeland played football, basketball and baseball, but when he was forced to make a decision his sophomore year he said baseball was a "no doubter". "I've always loved the aspect of the game where when you step on the mound or get in the batter's box it's one man ... [Read More…]

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