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Stop hating on mainstream music

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Before coming to ACU, I only listened to what is now considered "mainstream" music. You know, the Katy Perry tune about cherry lips, the catchy Justin Bieber ballad about apologizing for your faults and Shawn Mendes's medical emergency about getting stitches. However, many people now consider mainstream music tacky, old, uninspiring and ... [Read More…]

You shouldn’t fear the clowns

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The Abilene Police Department on Thursday announced an Instagram threat of a clown shooting at an Abilene school was a hoax. According to KTXS, a "creepy clown" posted on Instagram, "Cobb Park last night which school should I kill at today?" Police Chief Stan Standridge said the threat was taken seriously but was most likely a hoax. The Abilene ... [Read More…]

Learning to live wholeheartedly

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This week, I was forced to publicly perform a piece of poetry I wrote. Okay, I mean I am in a poetry class, and I knew when I signed up for it that the nature of the course might perhaps require reading my words aloud to an audience. So when my professor announced the poetry slam would be in the library and anyone could attend, my stomach started ... [Read More…]

Rushing all the way to the White House

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Once upon a time, candidates for President of the United States decided to rush ACU social clubs. In the search for power and a club full of potential voters, these candidates are fighting for their bids in the rush to the White House. In the midst of the rushing process, Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton ... [Read More…]

Letter to the Editor: Voting pro-life

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Dear Editor, With the November elections fast approaching, it is time to take a stance on “political” issues. Taking a stance and choosing for whom you will vote often weighs heavy on someone’s standards, values and morals. In our ever-changing political climate, it is easy to say: “I’ll vote for the lesser of the two evils." This means we often ... [Read More…]

Letter to the Editor: Thanks For Recognition & 15 Year Feature Story

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I would like to thank Abbey Bowling and the Optimist staff for the heartwarming, and surprising story last week recognizing my 15 year anniversary as Chief of Police for ACUPD. The story was appreciated,  humbling, and reinvigorating. The throwback 1984 rookie pictures, not so much! I have enjoyed my 32 year law enforcement career in Texas. It ... [Read More…]

Don’t panic! Everything is going be just fine

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At 0-4 overall and 0-2 in Southland Conference play, the football team might have trouble bouncing back to win a conference championship. But I assure you the season outlook is not as grim as some might think, and there is no need to hit the panic button just yet. Offensively through four games the Wildcats are ranked as one of the more prolific ... [Read More…]

Double the threat means double the bust

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Colin Kaepernick has the spotlight back on him after it literally went out in Super Bowl 47. Since that day he has put up less than admirable statistics. In fact, in 2015 he mustered a sub par 78.5 QB rating and recorded seven total touchdowns to five interceptions in nine games. As a result those stats have now earned him a spot behind Blaine ... [Read More…]

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