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Ten differences between ACU and state schools

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The "ACU difference" is a phrase that has become cliché because of its excessive use on campus, but is rarely delved into with any depth. So, we present 10 things that separate ACU from state schools and vice versa: State schools have co-ed dorms: Just the thought of co-ed dorms is enough to make ACU alumni squirm in their chairs. Of course, ... [Read More…]

Christmas books bind memories

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December is finally upon us. Now that it's socially acceptable to listen to Christmas music and decorate an Evergreen tree, it's time to remember why we celebrate this time of year. One of my favorite ways of doing this is to re-read Christmas stories my parents and grandparents read to me when I was a kid. We read numerous Christmas stories, ... [Read More…]

Kiss or diss: The mistletoe woes

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Come December, couples will be found lingering under laden doorways. Couples not yet coupled will avoid it like the plague, for under it demands the "Define The Relationship" discussion. The culprit is in the mind of every preteen boy, or rather, over it. But whether you are the kisser or disser, harmony can be found in dealing with this ... [Read More…]

ACU finishes its first season in Div. I

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The ACU volleyball season ended last week as the Wildcats failed to win either game against Grand Canyon or Incarnate Word. The Wildcats had a great start against GCU winning the first set 25-18. GCU would dominate the next three sets to beat the Wildcats 3-1. The Achilles heel for the Wildcats has been bad finishes all seasons. That continued ... [Read More…]

Wildcats wrap up month-long road trip

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The Wildcats saw their season opening 10-game road trip reach its end with a 74-47 loss to Towson on Saturday in Baltimore, Md. as part of the Battle 4 Atlantis Mainland Tournament. ACU fell behind early in the first half and was never able to recover from a 46-25 halftime deficit. The Wildcats held the Tigers to just 28 second-half points, but ... [Read More…]

Iron Bowl for the ages

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I am still in shock of what happened at Auburn Saturday night. My mind may never be able to wrap around the final play of that game or understand how it happened, but that may be a good thing. It was the greatest ending to a football game I have ever seen. Most football games end with little to no drama or with one team in the victory formation, ... [Read More…]

Baseball to welcomes new faces

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The ACU baseball team signed 11 new players for the 2015 season before Thanksgiving break. The additions included pitchers Aaron Mason and Drew Hanson, infielders Brayden Gomez, Cody Huson and Jeff Clarke, outfielders Taylor Fajardo and Garrett Hale and catchers Alex Copeland, Kelly Dorsett, Joshua Thompsonand Samuel Etter. Together, these ... [Read More…]

‘Cats take care of the Roadrunners

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The ACU women's basketball team rebounded from losses against North Texas and Grand Canyon to grab a statement win against University of Texas at Arlington before enjoying their Thanksgiving break. The one-day turn around between the UNT and GCU games did not play into the hands of the Wildcats, and it showed in the first half against Grand ... [Read More…]

Campbell, golf team add to ’14 roster

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ACU golf may have just finished its fall season, but is already looking forward to next year. Clarke Hudgins, a standout senior from Amarillo, recently signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Wildcats in the fall of 2014. Hudgins, who has put up impressive statistics in his career at Amarillo High School, has a long list of ... [Read More…]

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