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Students depart Abilene for Oxford and Montevideo

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Study Abroad students departed from campus yesterday, Aug. 28 and will be traveling to Oxford, England and Montevideo, Uruguay for the fall 2013 semester. "A group of seven students will be going to Montevideo with Dr. Autumn Sutherlin and a group of 17 students will be going to Oxford with Dr. Mel Hailey," said Stephen Shewmaker executive ... [Read More…]

For the sake of spirit, it’s a matter of pride

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Wildcat football will make its season debut tomorrow evening, donning their new Div. I standing, new uniforms and hopefully, a different student body of supporters. Cheerleaders are having to work overtime for a school spirit overhaul, trying to raise a brio barometer currently at a dwarfan degree. Before the semester started, the Big Purple ... [Read More…]

Court’s decision tramples a basic American right

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The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled last week that a Christian photographer could not decline to do business with a lesbian couple who wanted their wedding photographed. In 2006 this photographer expressed that because of her religious beliefs she only photographs traditional weddings. The same-sex couple filed a complaint with the New Mexico ... [Read More…]

The downfall of mission trips

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Emphasizing missions and evangelism has become a recent trend in modern Christianity. While these are both great things and basic foundations of the Christian faith, mission trips often become more about the people serving than the people being served. So why do Christians go on short term missions trips? It is easy for evangelical ... [Read More…]

The Civil Wars fight a personal battle

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The Civil Wars' new self titled album is everything expected from the popular duo. Barton Hollow, their debut album, quickly became a cultural phenomenon and placed extremely high expectations on the pair's second album. The Civil Wars deliver on all levels, expanding on their signature sound and revisiting the soulful, melancholic tunes that ... [Read More…]

Abilene attractions offer host of opportunities

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Paramount Constructed in 1930, the Paramount is one of Abilene's most iconic structures. It is known for its beautiful interior, the classic films it plays and retro atmosphere. This Saturday, August 31, the Paramount is hosting a Grease sing-a-long fundraiser at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15 and include a goody bag. There will also be a ... [Read More…]

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