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Massey sets goals for his second year: Sing Song could return profit for first time since 1993 production

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Kendall Massey has two goals for his second year directing Sing Song: to make it through the weekend and to make money on the show. So far, he's on his way to reaching both goals, but with the most stressful days still ahead of him, he said he sometimes doubts he will make it through. Sing Song hasn't made a ... [Read More…]

On-campus students complete ResLife survey, want more personal space

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor In July, the Office of Residence Life Education and Housing received the results of a housing survey conducted last year, and the office recently finished conducting this year's survey. Although Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said she has not had time to sift through all the ... [Read More…]

Administrators kick around proposal of adding women’s soccer, golf

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Student recruiters might soon have one more aspect of ACU to entice prospective students with: women's varsity soccer or women's varsity golf. "Soccer is a hot item right now, and there's a lot of interest," said athletic director Jared Mosley. "We've had discussions about the possibility of adding women's ... [Read More…]

For love of the game: South Africans relocate to ACU to pursue college education and tennis

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Through the slats in the window blinds, the tall, strawberry-blond head of George Carstens can be seen bobbing with laughter as he leads a female friend in a South African dance. Behind him, barely visible through the thin streams of light drifting out into the dark night, sits Casper Steenkamp, his tan face and ... [Read More…]

Readers of ACU: Band together

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something "There's nothing to do in Abilene" has to be one of the most commonly used phrases on campus. I admit, I've said it quite often myself. We will always be told that it doesn't matter what you do, it's whom you do it with, but us students know that's not completely true. We know that you ... [Read More…]

Athletic Department gains three new stars: AD, two coaches’ wives all have babies during January

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Babies keep bouncing into the athletic department, and the boys are up, 2-1. Jared Mosley, athletic director, Klint Pleasant, men's basketball coach, and Jon Murray, track coach, all welcomed new babies into their homes in the past month. Abbey Rae Pleasant arrived first to Klint and Rachel Pleasant on Jan. ... [Read More…]

Students travel to D.C. for inauguration

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Several ACU students joined the hundreds and thousands of Americans gathered in Washington D.C. last week to witness the second inauguration of President George W. Bush. Five students from ACU's College Republicans traveled to D.C last Tuesday to participate in the festivities. Tyler Cosgrove, junior finance ... [Read More…]

Tsunami tragedy won’t end when we forget

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something The tragedy of the tsunami that devastated South Asia after Christmas can be difficult to comprehend. After a few days of watching the news coverage on TV and seeing the headlines online, I dreaded learning the daily totals of the number of people killed by the giant wave. I can't imagine ... [Read More…]

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