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Some suggestions for Perry

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The gubernatorial race has come to a close, and Greg Abbott is the new governor. Rick Perry, Texas' longest serving governor of 14 years, will hang his hat as governor as Abbott moves into office. For most of us 20-something students, Perry has been our governor since before we could spell gubernatorial. We remember hearing about him running ... [Read More…]

Citizens didn’t show up at the polls

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Our nation was founded on the idea that the government can not and should not be run by one man with whom lies all ultimate power, but rather by its citizens, who will confidently and intelligently decide for themselves what is in the best interest of the country as a whole. It is on election nights like Tuesday when my own party received such a ... [Read More…]

Republicans won, but party is still splintered

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I feel compelled to apologize. But before I do, I should explain. I'm from Abilene. I was born here, raised here, and in all likelihood, I'm going to die here. This thought obviously produces some mixed feelings, but in some ways, it's a relief. Abilene forms the southern base of the Texas 19th, otherwise known as the most conservative ... [Read More…]

Voter voices at the polls

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Howard Collier has lived in Abilene 29 years, and has voted in every election since he moved here from Lubbock. But to him, voting is not the most important thing in life. "Voting comes number two; number one is prayer," Collier said. "It's my own personal conviction, but my beliefs are to pray, vote and buy ammunition." Collier believes ... [Read More…]

SA officers prepare for fall

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As the semester draws to an end, the newly elected Students' Association executive officers prepare to serve ACU's campus. Cabinet members were elected Thursday when 1,304 students voted using an online voting system for the first time. SA saw an increase in student participation with about 120 more votes than last year. Rodney Johnson, ... [Read More…]

From the desk of the president: SA leadership is a lifestyle

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By Dylan Benac, SA president For 90 years, the Students' Association has been advocating and representing the student body here on the ACU campus. For two of those 90 years, I have had the pleasure to serve in a roll high up in the executive cabinet. In my time as vice president and as president of the Students' Association, there is one key ... [Read More…]

SA accepts bill to improve election process

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Students' Association passed a bill in regards to the upcoming Executive Officer elections April 9th. Traditionally, the vice president would serve as election chair. However, this year's vice president, Rodney Johnson, junior management major from Odessa, is seeking election for SA president. This leaves SA president Dylan Benac, senior ... [Read More…]

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