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Edwards Resident Director assisted in Abilene school name changes

January 25, 2021 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

Zach Snyder, the Resident Director of Edwards Hall, created a petition that would later spark the push to rename several schools named after Confederate leaders in Abilene. "I started a petition and posted it on Facebook and went to bed fully expecting it to be ignored," Snyder said. "I woke up to it being a top story in the local news and ... [Read More…]

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Book Review: “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck

January 17, 2021 by Gracyn McGathy Leave a Comment

And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good -John Steinbeck, East of Eden East of Eden was the first novel I ever read that forced me to question practically everything I knew to be true. John Steinbeck is known for many extraordinary works, but East of Eden is something so spectacular that I struggle to understand how a fallible, ... [Read More…]

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Dr. Mark Riggs, 67, dies after battle with COVID-19

December 14, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

Dr. Mark Riggs, professor of mathematics, passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 67 after a battle with COVID-19 left him in the hospital for more than two weeks. "He was so gentle and extremely smart," said Katie Maxwell, Riggs' daughter. "I could always go to him as a kid because I know I wouldn't get in trouble right away. He had a really ... [Read More…]

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Tran looks to showcase talents in upcoming season

November 16, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

Junior Riley Tran has been playing tennis since he was just 10 years old. Since then, it became his passion, leading to where he is today at ACU. "I remember when I first started playing, I'd go back home and just hit the ball against a brick wall just for hours a day because that's how much I loved it," Tran said. "I dropped every sport after ... [Read More…]

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Book Review: “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey Into The Business Of Punishment” by Shane Bauer

November 9, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy Leave a Comment

“It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.” ― Nelson Mandela   As of 2013, there were an estimated 133,000 prisoners institutionalized in private prisons. There are times in life when you must question the ... [Read More…]

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Wright delivers positive impact in early tenure

November 9, 2020 by Avery Jackson Leave a Comment

ACU sophomore forward Caylen Wright has made a positive impact on the field in her early years as a Wildcat. In her first season at ACU she scored two game-winners, finished second on the team with eight goals scored and earned all conference honors. "My family is into a lot of sports, so when I was younger I was thrown into a lot of sports" ... [Read More…]

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Media Review: “The Shallows: What The Internet is Doing to Our Brains” by Nick Carr and Jeff Orlowski’s “The Social Dilemma”

October 21, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy Leave a Comment

Let’s talk technology. We are living in what scientists have deemed the “information age,”: essentially an era built upon a consistent stream of intelligence. This ocean spills over into several large rivers we identify as social platforms, all of which utilize a marketing strategy of engineered seduction. Gone is the world where shared media can ... [Read More…]

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Dillard 370 delivers several future Sing Song Hostesses

October 20, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

Nothing about room 370 in Dillard Hall would distinguish it from any of the other 118 residences in the sophomore dorm. However, its collection of Sing Song hostesses surpasses what many would consider normal. In fact, three future hostesses resided in that very room in the same academic year. In 2018, Marlow Davis, Alex Kitten and Abby Ware ... [Read More…]

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First vice president of research seeks to improve student involvement

October 17, 2020 by Emily Armstrong Leave a Comment

Dr. Russell Kruzelock, ACU's first vice president for research, said he and his colleagues are ready to continue the department's mission. Kruzelock joins ACU after a long career in building research facilities in West Virginia and working as CEO of NeutraEnergy, which is a social enterprise that seeks to improve humanity through dedicated ... [Read More…]

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Kohl brings resilience, determination nearing senior season

October 12, 2020 by Madi Miller Leave a Comment

As an incoming freshman, Kolton Kohl was planning on coming in to make a difference immediately on his new team. The 7-footer from San Angelo Central High school racked up some accolades including a few First-Team All-District and Defensive MVP in 3-6A and was ready to start his journey at the next level.  However, these plans were put to a ... [Read More…]

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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major pa...
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