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Moore publishes sequel to hit children’s book

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Dr. Steven Moore, associate professor of language and literature and director of the McNair Scholars program, published his second book, Theodore and the Yellow Balloon, Tuesday.  A sequel to the children’s book Theodore Thumbs, published in 2014, the book hosts the same characters as the previous and contains another powerful message about the ... [Read More…]

Bowman chosen as new director of OMA

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Ryan Bowman, former associate director of spiritual formation and Title IX investigator and case manager, has been chosen as the Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. After a nationwide search that began in October of 2019, the Office of Student Life and a 12-person search committee narrowed down applicants and selected Bowman. "It ... [Read More…]

LCU selects McDowell as next president

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Dr. Scott McDowell, vice president for student life, has accepted the position of president of Lubbock Christian University, effective April 1. McDowell has served on campus for two years, overseeing spiritual formation on campus, residence life, student organizations, student dining, multicultural affairs, career services, student productions, ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Students celebrate club and class Sing Song victories

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Each year, Sing Song encourages competition between the clubs and classes that participate, but it is more than a competition. The winning act in each division names a charity to receive its $1000 winnings. The overall winners this year are as follows: In the men’s division: the men of Frater Sodalis, the men of Galaxy and the men of Gamma Sigma ... [Read More…]

Golding, Wildcats poised to finish season strong

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Just five games remain in the men's basketball season. Sitting at third place in the Southland Conference, the Wildcats are poised to make a run in the conference tournament. ACU (16-10, 11-4 SLC) currently sits just half-a-game behind Nicholls (18-9, 12-4 SLC) for second place and three games behind Stephen F. Austin (23-3, 14-1 SLC). Head ... [Read More…]

SGA boosts buffer fund for student organizations

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The Student Government Association plans to increase the buffer fund by decreasing initial allocations for student organizations. This semester, SGA will allocate a total sum of $45,000 to student organizations as funds rather than the $50,000 given last semester. This will increase the buffer fund by $5,000. The SGA Biannual Budget Meeting ... [Read More…]

Ricks hits career-high seven 3-pointers against Lamar

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It was a record-breaking night for senior guard Payton Ricks as the Wildcats took full control of the game against Lamar Saturday night. In the 84-49 win, Ricks drained a career-high seven 3-pointers. His previous career-high was five, which he had accomplished twice this season. Despite hitting four triples in the first half, Ricks said ... [Read More…]

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