College students are assured of two experiences during college - hunger and poverty. Thankfully, local restaurants have provided an avenue for students to partake of their cuisine at a discounted price. Many fast food restaurants around ACU and Hardin-Simmons University offer discounts and promotions to draw in hungry students. The idea of ... [Read More…]
Desire for spotlight can lead to discontent
In a momentary and inexplicable lack of judgment, I watched the Grammys instead of the NFL Pro Bowl. I actually enjoyed the event, but the attire was what caught my attention. I couldn't care less about fashion - I have five pairs of shoes. I'm not sure what "chic" means, and I think DKNY sounds like an airport code. Regardless of my blissful ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Baseball: 2010 Season Preview
The grass is cut, and the infield is raked - it's baseball time yet again. The Wildcats open their 2010 season Saturday with high aspirations, following a successful 2009 campaign. They finished 44-19 on their way to a fifth Lone Star Conference title, and Head Coach Britt Bonneau's team is projected to win the conference title again this season - ... [Read More…]
2010 Softball Preview: Ready for the next step
The cold winter is starting to thaw, and the softball team opens its season Thursday - a sure sign spring is fast approaching. The Wildcats are coming off the most successful season in school history and are eager to take the next step. The 2009 season saw the 'Cats win a team-record 43 games en route to a second-consecutive NCAA regional ... [Read More…]
Wet weather rolls into the Big Country
A week of extreme weather conditions came to a climacticĂ‚Â end Friday, with icy conditions, postponed classes and a frigid north wind. Temperatures on Jan. 22 reached a near record high of 85 degrees in Abilene; on Friday, temperatures struggled to reach the freezing mark, prompting university officials to push the start of classes back to 10 a.m. ... [Read More…]
Wildcats drop two games at Tarleton
The men's and women's basketball teams traveled to Stephenville hoping to make a statement against two powerful Tarleton State teams. Instead, the Wildcats headed back to Abilene with more questions than answers. The first-place Texans outmatched the men's team; the Wildcats shot just 38 percent in an 83-63 loss. The Wildcats dropped to 7-12 on ... [Read More…]
Men’s team drops third straight
The Wildcats' midseason slide continued with an 82-58 loss at the hands of the Angelo State Rams in San Angelo. The loss was their third in a row, dropping their Lone Star Conference record to 0-3. The 'Cats record now stands at 7-11 on the season, while Angelo State improved to 10-8 for the year. The Rams outshot ACU 46.2 percent to 31 percent, ... [Read More…]
Former Wildcat Knox added to Pro Bowl roster
Johnny Knox dazzled fans at Shotwell Stadium during his time at ACU. Next weekend, the Chicago Bears' rookie will have a chance to shine on South Beach after being named a replacement for the NFC Pro Bowl squad. Knox, a fifth-round pick, will represent the NFC as a kick return specialist, replacing Minnesota wide receiver Percy Harvin who has been ... [Read More…]
Teams prepare for Angelo State
With conference play well underway, the basketball teams find themselves in different positions. The women's team is on a five-game winning streak, while the men's team continues to struggle for consistency. The men's team has lost three of four and started conference play 0-2. On Saturday, the Wildcats fell to West Texas A&M in a game that ... [Read More…]
Track and field earns four national championship slots
The ACU track and field team earned four national championship qualifying spots at the Leonard Hilton Invitational, the season's first event on Friday. Jessica Blair qualified in the pole vault and the triple jump, while Wanda Hutson qualified in both the 60 meter event and 200 meter race. Andrew McDowell qualified in the hurdles for the men, and ... [Read More…]
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