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The house on Coconut Road

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I spent a week of summer vacation at the beach with my family. My parents, sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and I loaded our cars and caravaned to Surfside Beach, a tiny town nestled on the Texas coast. We stayed in a rented beach house named the "Boat House," a blue dwelling situated on Coconut Road off the Blue Water ... [Read More…]

Government begging for an extension

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By Parker Gordon, senior music and political science major from Stephenville As of Oct. 1, the federal government is shut down. A contributing factor to this has been the debate over funding Obamacare which, believe it or not, is a normal and healthy response for a governing body. Good laws become good laws when they go through the write, ... [Read More…]

Poetry expands beyond the classroom

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When many people think of poetry, dull sonnets and incomprehensible free verse spring to mind. This art form, however, has found exciting new ways to live on. Last Tuesday the ACU English department's Writer in Residence, Al Haley conducted his yearly Poetry Slam. Featuring performances by his ENGL 323/523 Poetry Workshop class and guitar ... [Read More…]

Timberlake disappoints with ‘2 of 2’

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Justin Timberlake returned this week with the release of the second part of his album, "The 20/20 Experience." The album is anchored by the single "Take Back the Night" a smooth track with hints of disco that has already taken over the radio. "Take Back the Night" is followed by a slew of heavily syncopated songs regarding sex and women ... [Read More…]

Excitement builds for start of season

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There are few feelings in sports better than the hope that a new season brings. Like an Astros' fan in March, everyone can be giddy about a zero in the loss column and a fresh year of opportunity. Wildcat basketball fans are feeling that excitement with a new season about a month away. The women's team started practice on Monday in ... [Read More…]

Disc Golf team prepares for road trip

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The newly formed disc golf team is going to the Texas Collegiate Disc Golf Championship Oct. 26-27. Once there, they'll work to earn a shot at nationals they need to finish in the top two of their respective region. The sponsor of the team, Deonna Shake, instructor of exercise science and health has found some naturals to head to the qualifier. ... [Read More…]

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