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The fallen empire: U.T. struggles

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The empire has fallen. The once indomitable force that was Texas Longhorns football is but a shell of its former self. UT is stuck in the middle of the now-mediocre Big XII conference going nowhere fast, and to make matters worse, Colt McCoy is not jogging out of that tunnel on Saturday. Neither is Vince Young. Neither is Major ... [Read More…]

2-0 win moves soccer to 6-0-1 record

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Sept. 14 the Wildcats traveled to Plainview where they matched up against the Wayland Baptist University Pioneers at the J.V Hilliard Field. Thirty-two minutes into the first half, senior midfielder Jacey Ferrara scored her second goal of the season with an assist from senior forward Andrea Carpenter. Carpenter was constantly looking to help ... [Read More…]

Five pickups to help your fantasy team

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The fantasy football season is underway and multiple players' stocks have risen and fallen since the beginning of the season. There are five solid players on all five offensive positions that people should be on the lookout for: quarterback Alex Smith, wide receiver Eddie Royal, running back Joique Bell, tight end Martellus Bennett, and wide ... [Read More…]

Club Lacrosse enters their first full season

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ACU Club Lacrosse team is entering its first full year as a student organization on campus. The beginning stages of the club team began just before Thanksgiving break last year. Parker Tennet, sophomore nursing major from Houston and president of the club, said he is looking forward to this season. "Though many of our guys last year had ... [Read More…]

Athletics Dept. rebuilding for Div. I play

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As the athletic department moves into new territory with Div. I athletics, the student body needs to be aware of some things that will be different in the coming years. The first and probably most obvious change is the new opponents ACU will be playing. ACU has already taken down Texas Tech in volleyball. The women's basketball team is taking on ... [Read More…]

ACU dominates New Mexico Highlands

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The ACU football team had their first test of the season Saturday and passed with flying colors in a 52-28 victory over N.M. Highlands. The Wildcats jumped out to an early 10-0 lead behind an 87-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker to Darian Hogg. From there ACU continued to create separation and the game was never close. The Cowboys ... [Read More…]

SA receives election results

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Results are in after ACU students voted for Students' Association class officers, residential hall representatives and academic building representatives this week. Freshman Class President: Caleb Orr Vice President: Jesse Leon Treasurer: Savannah Hostetter Sophomore Class President: Beau Carter Vice President: Rudy ... [Read More…]

The Ken Collums Show #3 – 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 September 14, 2013) Head coach Ken Collums, Grant Boone and Kara Stutesman talk about ACU's win against McMurry and their upcoming game against New Mexico ... [Read More…]

Keep on trucking: Food trucks creating community

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In our culture, nothing is more valuable than time and businesses are adapting to offer customers unique experiences in a timely manner. One of the ways Abilene is striving to reach more people is through mobile food units or food trucks. The food truck trend has been steadily sweeping across the country for several years and is just hitting its ... [Read More…]

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