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Stepping into the American movie

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I've been in America nine weeks, which is the longest I've ever been in this country. For the most part, I think I've gotten used to the culture, the jokes and the fads. But just when I think I know America fairly well, it throws a new surprise at me. Recently, it's been showing me how things get real here, or in my case, how things get unreal. ... [Read More…]

‘Twas eleven weeks before Christmas

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Sleigh bells ring, and Americans can't help but listen, thanks to Kmart. The retailer aired the first commercial of its holiday season roster on Sept. 8, promoting its famous layaway program with the voiceover, "Don't let the holidays sneak up on you." The ad snuck up one month and 20 days earlier than Kmart's first holiday promo last year. The ... [Read More…]

Carpenter hammering ACU record books

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She stands at 5 feet 4 inches, but do not let her size fool you. Out on the soccer field she plays like a well-tested woman amongst girls. Andrea Carpenter came to the Abilene Christian soccer team from a successful Amarillo High team. She is a senior All-American forward with nine goals and five assists in just seven games this season thus ... [Read More…]

Wildcats earn another home win

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ACU women's soccer team had their 10th victory and second loss of the season this past weekend. The Wildcats took on Central Arkansas University on Oct. 4, ranked No. 5 in the Southland Conference, at home on the Wildcat Soccer Pitch. The team went into the game focused and with heads held high, ending the Bears' visit with a 2-1 ... [Read More…]

ACU cannot claim a road victory

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The 'Cats were overmatched on Saturday as the offense could not find their rhythm against Pittsburg State University in Kansas, losing 28-20. ACU has lost three straight games, the most since 2005, and are now 3-3. The Gorillas remain undefeated at 5-0, and are ranked No. 10 among Div. II teams. "Unfortunately, we were overmatched in a couple ... [Read More…]

The Ken Collums Show #6 – 2013

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The Ken Collums Show airs on Saturdays at 10:30 AM on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date October 5, 2013) Head coach Ken Collums, Grant Boone and Kara Stutesman talk about ACU's loss in double OT to tarleton state and preview their game ... [Read More…]

Student biker hit by car

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A vehicle hit an ACU sophomore nursing major on a bike at the crosswalk of Campus Court and EN 16th Street, sending him to the hospital this morning. A SUV hit the student while he was biking across the street, causing the student to fly off the bike, said Sydney Wooton, eyewitness and junior social work major from Uvalde. "I was walking to ... [Read More…]

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