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Designs unify buildings’ styles

April 30, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

ACU's newest plan to construct several buildings, including a science building and a football stadium, have brought the issue of building expenses to the forefront. The university also wants to continue to create harmony between the new and old structures on campus. Decades ago, ACU's buildings were constructed differently for several reasons, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: In-depth, Vision in Action

The NBA Playoffs: The Old Man Game

April 24, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Watching Zach Randolph succeed in the NBA playoffs reminds me of pickup basketball at the gym. There is always that one old man that has no athleticism at all, but continues to do his thing and before you know it, he has scored six times in the last nine possessions. The old guy will embarrass anyone he is playing against with a flurry of ... [Read More…]

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Condoleezza Rice to visit Global Samaritan

April 22, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Abilene nonprofit Global Samaritan Resources will bring one of the most famous women in America to Abilene in the fall. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at the Abilene Civic Center Nov. 18 at an event sponsored by Global Samaritan and all three local private universities. "A couple of months ago we reached out to her ... [Read More…]

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The Masters: What we learned

April 15, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Bubba Watson claimed his second green jacket in three years last week and reminded us of a couple of things. First, golf is bigger than Tiger Woods. Second, the next Tiger Woods is nowhere to be found. The Masters was as captivating as ever. Magnolia Lane, azaleas and Amen Corner will never go out of style, and golf will forever take center ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: Men's Golf, sports column

Racism in sports faded but not extinct

April 8, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

DeSean Jackson, who is black, was recently released from the Philadelphia Eagles amid accusations that Jackson was a member of a gang. Unfortunately, this is an example of racism in the world of professional football. In American sports, racism festers into the decision-making process of executives and coaches in more teams than we, or they, ... [Read More…]

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Final Four should be a great finish

April 1, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

After an incredible two weeks of March Madness, the Final Four is shaping up to be a perfect ending to the tournament. Friday night, only a couple of hours from ACU, two great college basketball games will take center stage in Jerryworld. Florida is the only one seed that survived their region, but this final four does not have a Cinderella or ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: March Madness, Men's Basketball, sports column

March Madness lives up to its name

March 27, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

With one weekend of March Madness in the books, it is safe to say that brackets are busted and everyone's quest for one billion dollars ended in dejection. However, the first two rounds of March Madness left everyone with a smile and wonderful memories. Right here in the Southland Conference, history was made when Stephen F. Austin took down ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: March Madness, Men's Basketball, sports column

The unnecessary need for padded hats

March 25, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Major League Baseball has approved of a padded baseball cap that will be available for all pitchers who choose to wear them. The cap is designed to protect pitchers from line drives that could seriously injure them. Despite the best efforts of the MLB, it is impossible to keep pitchers safe because of the nature of the game. Standing 60 feet ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: Baseball, MLB, sports column

Wildcats impress at NFL Pro Day

March 20, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Ten former ACU football players performed in front of NFL scouts, looking to show off their skill sets at the annual ACU pro day and left scouts with a lot to think about. Running back Charkandrick West and wide receiver Taylor Gabriel headlined the group of players, posting a 4.27 in the 40-yard dash. To put that number in perspective, Adrain ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football, NFL

Hendrick plans on expanding hospice

March 18, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Hendrick Hospice Care plans to construct a new Hospice Care Center a couple blocks away from Hendrick's primary hospital site. The announcement of the expansion came March 3, the same day the Hendrick Hospice Care celebrated its 30th anniversary. "We believe it was only fitting to announce future plans for the Hendrick Hospice Care Center at ... [Read More…]

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