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Ethnos showcases diversity

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The International Students' Association will be putting on a their annual production tonight, combining drama and dance to broaden student horizons. The annual Ethnos Culture Show merges skits with a variety of ethnic dance routines. Some performances highlight Indian, Thai and Korean cultures; various Hispanic nationalities and the African ... [Read More…]

Perry’s Prism proves see through

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Katy Perry gave herself a difficult task in attempting to eclipse the astounding success of her hit album "Teenage Dream." Arriving in the wake of her extremely publicized divorce from Russell Brand, it was inevitable that her sound and message would need to evolve. The result of this effort was "Prism," a genuine, if not shallow, effort to create ... [Read More…]

Cross Country concludes Div. I year

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Three new coaches, 15 new runners and a move up to Div. I don't seem like the typical building blocks of a successful season. Nonetheless, in all six competitions this fall, ACU's Cross Country team managed to make a statement. Cross Country is one of the legacies of Wildcat athletics, known as a dynasty with its long history of conference and ... [Read More…]

Wildcats to take on Duquesne Dukes

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The men's basketball team will travel to Pittsburgh, Pa. to take on the Duquesne Dukes in their season opener tomorrow at 2 p.m. It will be the first ever Div. I game for ACU basketball as they enter the season as official members of the Southland conference. "It's been a process in trying to get these guys where they need to be in order to ... [Read More…]

ACU wraps up season agains UIW

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ACU volleyball will be playing their final Southland game of the year today. The Wildcats will be heading to San Antonio to face off against former Lone Star Conference rival, Incarnate Word. The two schools moved to the Southland Conference at the same time. Lexi Mercier says the team wants to play well and get back at Incarnate Word after it ... [Read More…]

‘Cats start campaign against ‘Dogs

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The wait is over; basketball season is here. The ACU women begin their inaugural Div. I. season at home against Texas Lutheran University on Friday. While their opponents, the TLU Bulldogs, are only a Div. III. team, head coach Julie Goodenough expects a tough game. "They are going to bring their very best, so we've got to be ready to defend and ... [Read More…]

Reading the Bible as poetry

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I haven't read my Bible in almost a year. It glares at me, mocking me from its dusty spot on my nightstand, but no matter how many Church services I attend or how large my internal conviction grows, I cannot bring myself to open it. An intrinsic cynicism, years of my own questioning and two years of intense Bible classes have left me disillusioned ... [Read More…]

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