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ACU remembers former trustee’s leadership, influence

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Whenever Dr. Prentice Meador Jr. would call his longtime friend Dr. Royce Money after going through the switchboard to reach the president of the university, he would not begin the conversation by stating his name. "He would not say, 'Hi, this is Prentice;' he would start by saying, 'There was this salesman...' ... [Read More…]

False Start: ACU falls to Northwest Missouri State 45-36: Penalties, Bearcat offense halts the Wildcat football team’s playoff run

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The Wildcats' historic playoff run came to an end as No. 2 ACU lost to No. 3 Northwest Missouri State 45-36 on a chilly, overcast afternoon Saturday at Shotwell Stadium. With the win, the Bearcats advanced to the NCAA Division II semifinal game, which will be next Saturday against North Alabama, who defeated ... [Read More…]

Big Country Blowout: ACU outduels West Texas A&M 93-68: The football team breaks 88-year-old school scoring record, advances to NCAA quarterfinals

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Fans witnessed history Saturday afternoon as ACU and West Texas A&M battled for four hours at Shotwell Stadium. When the dust settled, the Wildcat football team had shattered a school scoring record for a single game and had advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinal round for the first time in school ... [Read More…]

Themes, directors chosen for ’09 Sing Song

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Next February's Sing Song already is beginning to take shape. Directors, themes and show order were selected Saturday. Social clubs and class acts worked with the Students' Association and the Sing Song management team to pick their directors and themes. Class act directors were interviewed for their ... [Read More…]

Registration begins for spring semester

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor With the fall semester coming to a close, students already can register for classes for the 2009 spring semester. Registration for graduate students, Honors Program students and students at Study Abroad sites began Wednesday. Seniors, who have accumulated 90 or more hours, can register Monday; juniors, who have ... [Read More…]

Students react with excitement, shock

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor When Charlie Gibson of ABC News announced Sen. Barack Obama (D - Ill.) would be the 44th president of the United States of America shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 20 ACU students erupted in cheers, applause and exhilaration at the Rock the Vote Election Watch Party in the Campus Center Living Room. "This ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Sportscast October 29, 2008

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The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Sportscast. Today's top stories include the ACU homecoming football game against Tarleton State, men's and women's cross country LSC Championships, and preparing for the men's basketball season. Hosted by Michael Freeman and Kimberly ... [Read More…]

More than 30 polling sites to be available in Abilene

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor On election day, local voters will have more than 30 polling places available to them in Taylor County. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m Nov. 4. "This is an important election because it's this year's election," said Neal Coates, assistant professor of political science. "John McCain and Barack ... [Read More…]

Physical Resources director to leave after 14 years

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor As several departments plan on moving to the Bob Hunter Welcome Center at the end of the semester, an effort to reorganize some of the departments' staff positions and responsibilities is currently under consideration. One such department that will be reorganized is the Department of Physical Resources and its ... [Read More…]

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