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Emery: Son encouraged by Chapel audience

December 5, 2013 by Special Contributor

Wednesday morning, Abilene Christian Elementary Students performed their Christmas program during Chapel. My son had a solo part. He got flustered and had to start his song over. The ACU students in attendance cheered for him and encouraged him before he restarted and after he finished. That really meant a lot to him and he left Chapel with a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor, Opinion Tagged With: Archive, Chapel, Graduates

Battle of the Baristas: The search for Abilene’s best brew

December 5, 2013 by Richard Lyne

When someone mentions coffee, most of us perk up. But everyone has a different opinion on what makes the very best cup; is it a question of interesting flavors, premium beans, or quality craftsmanship? Trying to answer this question means visiting some of the most popular coffee shops in Abilene, as well as campus favorites. Here's a look at ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Archive, Around Abilene, Restaurant Review

ACU dominates in home debut

December 5, 2013 by Daniel Zepeda

The men's basketball team won its home opener Tuesday night against Hillsdale Free Will Baptist, 93-53, in front of an enthusiastic Moody crowd as part of ACU's third annual Christmas Slam. With the win, ACU moves to 3-8 on the season, while Hillsdale falls below .500 with a 4-5 record. It was the fifth time the two teams met; ACU now leads the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Archive, Men's Basketball

Volleyball reflects on Div. I season

December 5, 2013 by Collin Wieder

ACU's first volleyball season in the Southland Conference has come to a close. They finished the season with a 6-18 record and a 2-12 conference record. The team battled through a tough first year schedule but kept pace with their new opponents in Div I. The season included many highlights and it started with a solid opening tournament in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Archive, Volleyball

‘Cats improve to 6-2 with home win

December 5, 2013 by Reese Gwin

The Women's basketball team kicked off Christmas Slam with a 92-64 victory over Texas A&M Commerce. Moody Coliseum saw its largest crowd of the year with 500 T-shirts already handed out before the opening tip. "Christmas Slam is an effort by the Student's Association to increase student involvement at sporting events and, ultimately, to one ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Archive, Women's Basketball

5 best college football games of my life

December 5, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The 2013 Iron Bowl was one of the best college football games I have ever seen. Chris Davis will forever be remembered in Alabama, and throughout the nation, for his 109 yard return of a missed field goal that ruined Nick Saban's dynasty and sent millions of Crimson Tide fans into a tailspin. When Davis crossed the end zone Saturday night, I sat ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: Archive, sports column

Wildcats benefit from long road trip

December 5, 2013 by Price Bahcall

Regardless of ACU basketballs' record of 3-8, this team and program are headed in the right direction. The transition to Div. I is a difficult jump, but sunny days are ahead. It was a tough first month of basketball, playing every game on the road and against top schools such as Maryland, Iowa and Xavier. The exposure on a national stage far ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Archive, Men's Basketball

Panoramic: College Living

December 5, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

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Panoramic: North Abilene Woods

December 5, 2013 by JP Festa

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Panoramic: Beauchamp Amphitheater

December 5, 2013 by Denzil Lim

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Filed Under: Panoramics Tagged With: Archive, Beauchamp Amphitheater

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