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Video: Darian Hogg: Sports Clips

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It's hip to get a clip when it's from wide receiver Darian Hogg. He's bringing a new kind of style to the field that doesn't have anything to do with the game. The Optimist reveals the head behind the helmet. Darian Hogg, the 'mane' event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajewv0XoDVo Video/Editing by: Taylor Langston ... [Read More…]

Rex Fleming, facing his giants

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Ten-year-old Rex Fleming has been battling brain cancer for two years. He served as the honorary team captain for the last ACU home football game of the season and was asked to call the first play of the game. The story of Rex's journey has inspired the ACU football team as well as the ACU family. Video/Editing by: Taylor Langston ... [Read More…]

Darian Hogg: Sports Clips

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It's hip to get a clip when it's from wide receiver Darian Hogg. He's bringing a new kind of style to the field that doesn't have anything to do with the game. The Optimist reveals the head behind the helmet. Darian Hogg, the 'mane' event. Video/Editing by: Taylor Langston ... [Read More…]

Facing his giants: Rex Fleming confronts his cancer with a bravery beyond his years

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Ten-year-old Rex Fleming nervously bites his fingernails as he sits among 80 grown men, fully padded and towering over him. The men stand to their feet, have one final moment in the home team locker room of Shotwell Stadium and turn to the 4'5" boy to lead them onto the field of play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eox6U-kPIE0 [flickr ... [Read More…]

Sub T-16 to labor for project

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Members of Sub T-16 are reaching out to the community of Abilene through work and the Texas Ramp Project on Saturday. Cody Crist, junior business management from North Richland Hills, is leading the members of his social club to raise a hammer for those less fortunate. "I work at a hardware store and one of my customers works with a non-profit ... [Read More…]

Seniors in the running for King

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For years the Homecoming Queen has been named stag, without the companionship of a knight so worthy of Homecoming recognition. Soon that will change when many handsome hopefuls looking to step out in elegance. Zach Morgan, senior biology major from Keller, was inspired by the idea for a potential Homecoming King, and after meeting with the ... [Read More…]

Teaching and learning center heightens community

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Recent changes in the appearance of The Adams Center for Teaching and Learning have turned the once overlooked offices into a hub for students and faculty alike. Garnished with handsome furniture, many have compared the new look of the Adams Center to more of a living room than a conference room for staff and faculty. But that's the purpose of ... [Read More…]

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