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Bible department to redesign courses, degrees

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The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry will implement several changes including condensing the number of degree programs they offer to two and adding four new courses to the schedule. Changes will be implemented in the fall of 2012. When the department began looking at significant changes that were taking place concerning course ... [Read More…]

‘Cats drop to 2-8 in conference play

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With the chance of attending the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament one the line, the women's basketball team fell short to Angelo State in a Tuesday night heartbreaker. After dominating the first half, the Wildcats quickly lost control of the game and an 11-point lead with only minutes on the clock remaining. Despite their early efforts, ... [Read More…]

First show of semester displays seniors’ art

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On Friday night the Shore Art Gallery will host an opening for the first senior art show of the spring, "The Fifth Dimension." Works will be displayed by Sara Beth Almquist, interior design major from Spring, Michael McCarty, graphic design major from Grapevine, Hannah Barnes, graphic design major from El Paso, Briana Dinella, interior design ... [Read More…]

Chris Thomsen leaves ACU for Arizona St.

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ACU Wildcat head football coach Chris Thomsen has resigned to accept a the position of Offensive Back Coach at Arizona St. He joins the staff of newly-hired head coach Todd Graham, and will be on the ASU sideline for the Sun Devils' Dec. 22 bowl game against Boise St. ACU Director of Athletics Jared Mosley has already named offensive coordinator ... [Read More…]

SA talks Chapel, basketball, office hours

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"Good morning and welcome to Chapel," jokingly began the unlikely visitor and guest speaker during Wednesday's Students' Association meeting. Congress reconvened after the Thanksgiving holiday to meet with Mark Lewis, the assistant dean of spiritual life and chapel programs, and to discuss office hours, the Christmas Basketball Slam and the ... [Read More…]

Wild rally falls short for ‘Cats

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They have had plenty of second half comeback's this year, but the 24 point lead midway through the third quarter was too much for the ACU Wildcats to overcome as their season ended with a 52-49 loss at Washburn University. The Ichabods rode 38 first half points, scoring on all six first half offensive possessions, to victory. The Wildcats, down ... [Read More…]

‘Cats advance to South Central Region in LA

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Through 20 games this season, Jacey Ferrara had not scored a goal. But that changed Sunday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Division II women's soccer playoffs. The sophomore midfielder scored her first goal of the year with 30 seconds left in the first overtime period to propel the Wildcats to a 2-1 victory over Midwestern State at the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats rout Cardinals in season finale

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Both the ACU offense and defense finished the year strong in the final regular season game as the Wildcats took care of business against the woeful Incarnate Word Cardinals 61-16. "This season has kind of been up and down in spots, so it was good to finish the year strong," quarterback Mitchell Gale said. "I think that was a necessary step that we ... [Read More…]

Shades of color, Ethnos displays dance group’s multiculturalism

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Shades, a step and hip hop group on campus, will take the stage in this weekend's Ethnos Culture Show. "Shades is a multicultural group that comes together to serve God through dancing and stepping," said Destiny Hagood, senior photojournalism major from Compton, Calif. Shades started more than 10 years ago with a very strong multicultural ... [Read More…]

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