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Two former players pass away, leave legacy

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ACU sports lost two of its most important figures in ACU baseball history last week. Wes Bishop, who played for ACU in the '70s, died on Oct. 5 at his home in Sweetwater. Al Scott, who played in the '60s, passed away the following day at his home in Abilene. The two played for ACU at separate times, but both had profound impacts on bringing ... [Read More…]

From the playground to the soccer pitch

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Andrea Carpenter and Brie Buschman have chemistry together, and not only at 9:30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. These Wildcat soccer seniors have been teammates at ACU for the past four seasons, but their history extends well past the beginning of their collegiate careers. Carpenter and Buschman grew up together in Amarillo, and have known ... [Read More…]

‘The Serb’ arrives for ACU basketball

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With all the changes that the ACU basketball team has undergone this offseason, it is not uncommon to see unfamiliar names and faces. What is uncommon, however, is having a 6-foot-9 forward from Serbia now playing as a Wildcat. Junior forward Aleksander Milosavljevic was signed to play basketball for ACU after transferring from Georgia Perimeter ... [Read More…]

Football is not a sport, it’s a lifestyle

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It's a gloomy Monday and rain is blessing Abilene with its presence. Most students on campus are excited that temperature has dropped significantly and they are getting a break from the constant high 80-90 degree weather. ACU football is on the practice field, experiencing the sharp, cold winds and raindrops first-hand. As students spend their ... [Read More…]

ACU vs HBU highlights

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ACU faced off against HBU in BBVA Compass Stadium. Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught 3 touchdown passes and quarterback John David Baker recorded five total touchdowns. Safety Justin Stewart intercepted a pass and Keith Barnett recovered a fumble. ACU won the game 69-12. Video by: Matthew Sloan ... [Read More…]

Duking it out: Four senior men debate to become King of Campus Court

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The four Dukes chosen to vie for King of Campus Court debated Monday night in front of a large crowd. These four senior men were chosen by the Student Alumni Association out of numerous nominees to compete in the contest for its second year. The Dukes are: Duke of Ambler: Brock New, senior communication major from North Richland ... [Read More…]

Lawn, patio to be added next to Mabee Hall

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The area between Mabee Hall and the Don Morris Center will be transformed into a lawn and patio. Scot Colley, executive director of Risk Management and Construction, said the area was dug up for part of the loop line construction project, which began in mid-May and has reached completion. He said, for the most part, the area is shaded throughout ... [Read More…]

Les Mis set-up goes smoothly despite size

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About 70 members of the cast and crew for ACU's homecoming musical "Les Misérables" began technical preparations on Sept. 30 with the unpacking of the production's set at the Abilene Civic Center. Adam Hester, chair of the theatre department and director for Les Mis, said the size of the musical's set could be compared to that of last year's ... [Read More…]

DET returns to campus

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The Digital Entertainment and Technology club is returning to campus after disbanding in 2007 due to dwindling interest. Dr. Brian Burton, assistant professor of information technology, was prompted to bring the club back due to the support of the rapidly growing DET major, and to help students from every discipline who have an interest in ... [Read More…]

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