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Gaines, Godfrey capture SA positions: Full story to follow soon

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor In one of the closest races in recent history, Charles Gaines, junior criminal justice major from Cedar Hill, was elected as next year's Students' Association executive president Wednesday. He defeated Daniel Burgner, junior political science major from Yorba Linda, Calif., by a total of 11 votes. Tony Godfrey, ... [Read More…]

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Theatre students show gratitude to SA

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Impassioned speeches resonated throughout Hart Auditorium on Wednesday, but none came from Students' Association Congress members. Members of Alpha Psi Omega, a theatre student honors group, presented brief theatrical performances during the weekly SA Congress meeting to show their appreciation for Congress' ... [Read More…]

Money chooses Varner as new Provost

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor After more than three months of interviews and deliberations, Dr. Royce Money and the Provost Search Committee selected Dr. Jeanine Varner to be the eighth Chief Academic Officer in ACU history. She is succeeding Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen, who announced last October he will retire and move to the West Coast to be ... [Read More…]

Students begin push for SA executive cabinet spots

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Six students are vying for the top positions in the 2009-10 Students' Association Congress during the rest of this week and early next week. The Executive Officers Election will be Tuesday and Wednesday, and the candidates are beginning to campaign for the student body's votes. Daniel Burgner, junior political ... [Read More…]

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Former student convicted of capital murder

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Former ACU student Brandon Dale Woodruff was convicted Friday of capital murder in the deaths of his parents and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Twelve days after it began, the trial concluded when the jury in the 354th District Court in Hunt County returned a guilty verdict after five hours of ... [Read More…]

Congress VP spot to remain vacant

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor With less than three weeks before the Students' Association Congress executive officer elections, Congress decided not to elect an interim vice president to fill the vacancy left after the impeachment of former SA Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins. SA Congress President Sarah Pulis spoke to the Congress on ... [Read More…]

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Longtime Bible professor dies at 91

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Dr. Henry Speck Jr., professor emeritus of Bible, died Wednesday at the age of 91. He served as a faculty member at ACU for almost 30 years. He also taught at the University of Texas and served as the president of the Christian College of the Southwest. Speck is survived by his wife, Beatrice, and his son, ... [Read More…]

ACU students testify in Woodruff murder trial

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Testimony in the capital murder trial of former ACU student Brandon Dale Woodruff continued Tuesday in the 354th District Court in Hunt County after testimonies from current and former ACU students. Prosecutors have alleged Woodruff killed his parents in October 2005; he has pleaded not guilty. After nine days ... [Read More…]

Murder trial of former ACU student begins Thursday: Investigators give testimonies of crime scene

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The capital murder trial of former ACU student Brandon Dale Woodruff began Thursday morning in the 354th District Court in Hunt County. Woodruff is accused of killing both his parents, Dennis and Norma, in 2005; he has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution gave its opening statements and called ... [Read More…]

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