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‘A ring in one hand, a diploma in the other’: Ward brings goals as new AD

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“We had a motto at Murray State: That each student athlete leave the university with a championship ring on one hand and a diploma in the other. I have that very same goal for every Wildcat.” Allen Ward took over as the ninth athletics director over ACU Sports on June 16, and began his duties on Aug. 6. Growing up, Ward played football and ... [Read More…]

Monks Coffee Shop: brewing since 2006

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When asked to describe Monks Coffee Shop in just three words, owner Allison Carroll sat across the table from me with a bewildered, joyful, endearing expression, trying hard to pinpoint the correct adjectives to encapsulate the beloved space. “When I talk about Monks, it’s the community angle that I always love, but the word ‘community’ ... [Read More…]

Collegiate Globetrotter: Friday links up with nation’s top talent in Italy

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Redshirt junior center Jalone Friday was given the opportunity to represent and play for the United States in Italy this summer as he joined with other top collegiate talent. Friday played for the USA East Coast team that included Kansas guard Charlie Moore, South Carolina forward Justin Minaya, Colorado forward Evan Battey, Purdue guard Sasha ... [Read More…]

New cabinet members bring fresh ideas

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The Office of Student Life chose nine students to join The Cabinet next year to continue organizing events for the student body. Director of Student and Parent Activities, Caddie Coupe said through the 40 candidates, she was looking for those who complemented each other. “I’m really looking for a completed puzzle once I’ve hired everyone and ... [Read More…]

Por el amor de México: Ballet Folklórico continues to bring Latin culture to the Big Country

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With intense focus and tiny droplets of sweat running down their olive skin, eight little girls twirl around in their multi-colored skirts of pink, aqua blue and purple inside the dimly lit girls' gym at the Jefferson Center on the corner of S. 14th street. Mariachi music begins to play from a mini speaker set at the front of the gym. The girls ... [Read More…]

Short and Sweet: Muñoz’s return to the basics yielding historic results

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It's safe to say few people enter a game with the thought of a cycle on their mind, and for junior outfielder Matt Muñoz that was true as well. "If it happens, it happens. My goal is to try and do as much as I can to help this team," Muñoz said. However, on Friday night against Houston Baptist, it did happen for Muñoz, as he orchestrated a ... [Read More…]

‘James and the Giant Peach’ tumbles unto the stage for the spring musical

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Setting sail to reach hope, family and sense of self-identity, the Department of Theatre will premiere James and the Giant Peach for the spring musical in Fulks Theatre this weekend. In the triumphant tale of James Henry Trotter, a young orphan whose parents were killed in an accident resulting in the custody of his wretched aunts, James sets ... [Read More…]

A night of honor and laughter

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Wrapping up on its 15th anniversary, FilmFest will gather students, faculty, families and community members to watch 13 original films play on the big screen. With 146 students involved in the process, FilmFest has once again proven its uniqueness to campus. Kyle Dickson, director of the Learning Studio, said FilmFest has brought many students ... [Read More…]

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