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Former president’s legacy remains undetermined

February 6, 2009 by Ryan Self

By Ryan Self, Student Reporter George W. Bush may have vacated the White House, but his stamp on America still remains. His legacy, only a month after his departure, is being hotly debated by historians and pundits alike. Although few would consider former President Bush among the likes of Ronald Reagan or FDR, I believe the man deserves some ... [Read More…]

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ACU alumni welcome Bush back to Texas

January 23, 2009 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor ACU alumnus Stephen Orr remembers seeing George W. Bush at petroleum club luncheons and other social meetings when he lived in Midland during the 1980s. "He didn't have any gray hair then," Stephen said. "Eight years can really age a person." Stephen ('73) and his wife Pattie ('76) saw Bush again Tuesday night ... [Read More…]

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Letter from the Editor: Bush waffles in Union address

January 23, 2004 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief George W. Bush must think conservatives are stupid. Because his State of the Union address Tuesday featured the same pacify-the-base-and-keep-on-truckin' approach that has been a hallmark of his administration. First, he made a pass at fiscal conservatives who have become increasingly dissatisfied with his ... [Read More…]

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Letter from the Editor: With only a year before election, Bush’s fortunes flip-flop

November 21, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief With a year left before the 2004 elections, President Bush's fortunes flip-flopped in the face of two days of strong economic data this month: he faces trouble in Iraq but triumph on the economy. Such a reversal certainly surprised Washington's chatterers, who, depending on political persuasion, predicted ... [Read More…]

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