Dancin’ to the Beat Ethnos to include new dance groups, traditions and interests vol. 101, no. 21
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election INSIDE NEWS English professor Al Haley to teach new course on short works Page 3
NEWS
Obama chosen for 4 more Romney wins Texas, Taylor County but loses key swing states in close election
popular vote. While the election as a opinion page editor whole was very competitive, there were very few changes At about 10:15 p.m. last night, from the way Americans votmost major news networks ed in 2008. Only two states, announced Barack Obama Indiana and North Carolina, will take a second term as displayed shifts with both president of the United state’s electoral votes going States. Obama collected 303 to Romney. Despite these electoral votes and defeated changes, victories in nearly Governor Mitt Romney by all the battleground states, just a small margin in the including Ohio and Colo-
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NEWS Hurricane Sandy hits east coast hard, affects students’ families
rado, helped Obama to win by nearly 100 electoral votes. Nationwide, the largest margins came in Washington D.C. where Obama took 91 percent of the vote and in Utah where 73 percent chose Romney. With no surprise Texas went Republican, but metropolitan areas like Austin, Dallas and San Antonio along with many border counties were won by Democrats. Romney won 76.1 percent of Taylor county’s vote and the local electorate selected Republican Randy Neugebauer see results page 4
design by asia todd design editor President Obama won well more than the 270 required electoral votes by winning the states colored blue, while Mitt Romney won the red states.
Voters refuse poll because of editorial
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OPINION Pura Vida a financial asset for the university, not a liability
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The Optimist Editorial Board’s endorsement of President Obama was mistakenly seen as an endorsement by ACU by many readers. Some local residents, after reading or hearing about the endorsement, refused to answer election poll questions from ACU students working on a class project. Dr. Lynette Sharp Penya, associate professor of communication, is the instructor for COMS 375, Persuasion. The entire class was working on a project, a political poll of Taylor County registered voters to predict the outcome of national and local elections. Penya emailed the Optimist on Oct. 21 to offer the poll results for publication on Friday, a few days before Election Day.
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brittany williams staff photographer Laura Kate Music, junior psychology major from Abilene, tears up a photo of Vice President Joe Biden at the College Republicans’ Presidential Election Watch Party after hearing that President Barack Obama had been re-elected for a second term.
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If I was in a swingstate, I would have voted Obama.”
The Honors College hosted a Deep Dish Philosophy Night Tuesday, with the david wall goal of sparking discussion freshman sociology and history major from Bryan regarding this year’s presidential election amongst students in the Smith-AdStudents expressed exams Hall common room. citement about the re-elec-
tion of Democratic President Barack Obama. The Honors College provided pizza and drinks for the viewing party, which began at 6:30 p.m. As many as 50 students and faculty members filtered in throughout the night, many of whom were Obama supporters. However, when the election
tightened and stalled at around 9:45 p.m., the number of viewers dwindled to about 15. One television in the Smith-Adams lobby was tuned in to MSNBC, while another was stationed to Fox News. At approximately 10:15, MSNBC declared see reactions page 4
A lot of people were very angry and didn’t want to answer any questions.” staci stovall junior communication major from abilene
But the students ran into an unforeseen roadblock. Many of the local residents who answered the phone calls had mistaken the Optimist’s endorsement published on Oct. 23 as reflective of ACU’s beliefs and refused to participate because they disagreed with the endorsement. “A lot of people were very angry and didn’t want to answer any questions about the election because they thought we were supporting Obama,” said Staci Stovall, junior communication major from Abilene. “They were talking about the Optimist’s endorsement, which I didn’t know about until then.” Stovall said of more than 90 people she called, only six took the survey. see poll page 4
productions
Student acts to entertain in Ethnos The acts will be performed by groups such as the Chinese Scholar Students Association, SHADES Step Squad, Swing Cats and the Omega The annual Ethnos cultural show Dance Company will take place on Friday and Satur“It’s a good time to bond, beday with the goal of celebrating the cause they work really hard on it,” diverse range of cultures represent- said Adrian Patenaude, junior Ad/ ed by ACU’s student body. PR major from Thailand. “They People attending Ethnos will see spend a whole lot of time with each many different acts representing a other and everybody’s interested in wide array of cultures and countries. everybody else’s culture. We have
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all sorts of different cultures in each act. It’s just a huge cultural exchange and it’s really great.” Jeremy Foo, senior Ad/PR and political science major from Malaysia and president of the International Student Association, said the tickets this year will be more expensive than in previous years due to less funding. Tickets will be $10 at the door or $7 for single admission and $5 for
group admission when purchased in advance on their website. However, Foo said Ethnos has made efforts to balance the raised ticket prices with increased promotions for discounts. Foo said there were two significant promotional strategies being used for Ethnos. One promotion involves their see ethnos page 5
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2 p.m. ACU men’s basketball at Dallas Baptist U.
7 p.m. ACU volleyball at Cameron University 7:30 p.m. Ethnos: ISA Culture Show, Culture Shock
All Day - Tickets on sale in the Campus Center for Ag Club barn dance
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6:30 p.m. The Wagon Wheel Squares are sponsoring a square dancing workshop at the Wagon Wheel in Tye.
5 p.m. ArtWalk, a program of The Center for Contemporary Arts, will take place downtown. The theme is “Gypsies in the Palace.”
7:30 p.m. A production of “Southern Hospitality” will be presented at Abilene Community Theatre. For reservations, call 325-673-6271
5:30 p.m. The annual Desdemona Thanksgiving supper will be served at the Desdemona Community Center. Proceesds will go to the center.
7 p.m. The Old Glory Country Dance will be at the Old Glory Community Center. A live band and refreshments will be available.
optimist@acu.edu Police Log Announcements Students interested in joining The Wildcat Reign can sign up at thewildcatreign. com. The Wildcat Reign aims to provide students the ability to facilitate Wildcat pride on campus and serves as a linking point between students and Wildcat athletic events.
ACU Swing Cats is hosting lessons for beginner and intermediate levels of swing dancing Thursday nights in SRWC Studio B. Intermediate lessons are at 8 p.m. and Beginners are at 9 p.m. Social dancing begins at 9:30 p.m.
The Ag and Environmental Sciences DeThe ACU Roller Hockey Club Team is partment is having a barn dance Nov. 10 accepting new members who are inter- at 7 p.m. at ACU Rhoden Farm. Tickets will ested in playing roller hockey. For more be on sale Nov. 5-9 in the Campus Center. information on the team, you can post on the ACU Wildcat Hockey Facebook page or email acuhockey@gmail.com.
The men of Pi Kappa are hosting the fourth annual Turkey Throwdown 2012 Nov. 1518. Sign-ups begin Nov. 5 in the Campus Center. The cost is $8 per person, and each team is required to have a minimum of 8 players. For more information email turkeythrowdown2012@gmail.com.
Ethnos Cultural Show 2012, Culture Shock, will be Nov. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Cullen Auditorium. Tickets are $10 at the door, $7 online for individuals and $5 online for groups with 10 or more people. Purchase tickets online at www.ethnos2012.eventbrite.com.
Leadership Summit will be having an interest meeting Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. 11:50 a.m. in COBA 201. Chapel credit will be provided.
The IRC in Abilene is collecting items such as towels and toiletries through Sigma Delta Pi on ACU campus in the Admin Building, Chambers Hall and the Campus Center throughout the month of November.
Volunteer Opp0rtunities The Center for International Education is looking for conversation partners for international students to practice English, conversations and cultural learning. Partners meet for one hour each week at a time and place determined by the partners. For more information contact Laura McGregor at 325-674-2821 or laura.mcgregor@acu.edu. St. John’s Episcopal School is seeking volunteers to paint metal playground equipment anytime Monday-Friday after 3 p.m. and Saturday anytime. For more information contact Rebecca McMillon at 325-695-8870 or flores@ stjohnsabilene.org. Center for Contemporary Arts needs a gallery assistant to greet patrons, answer phones and answer basic questions about the Center and its programs. This opportunity is open Tuesday-Friday. The Center for Contemporary Arts is located at 220 Cypress Street. For more informa tion contact Jessica Dulle at 325-6778389 or visit: http://www.center-arts. com/. Rescue the Animals is seeking volunteers to take pictures and videos in preparation for the launching of their new website as well as maintenance of the site after the launch. This opportunity is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. For more information contact Kathy Walker at 325-677-7722 or rescuetheanimalsvolunteers@yahoo.com. The National Center For Children’s Illustrated Literature is looking for volunteers to greet patrons, assist with art activities, sell books and make visitors feel welcome. Help is also needed for special events like Artwalk and exhibit openings. The NCCIL is located at 102 Cedar St. For more information on times and dates contact Debby Lillick at 325-673-4586 or visit: http://www.nccil.org/index.htm. The Christian Ministries of Abilene: Food Pantry is searching for volunteers to greet and interview neighbors, do computer entries, shop with neighbors, take groceries to vehicles, bag, stock and pick up orders on Mondays and Fridays from
9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The Food Pantry is located at 701 Walnut St. For more information contact Becky Almanza at 325-673-1234 or cmapantry@aol.com.
The House That Kerry Built is looking for volunteers to assist in the day care of medically fragile children any day Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Contact Keith Loftin at 325672-6061.
The Christian Service Center is seeking volunteers to help assist with filling requests for items such as clothing, bedding, kitchen utensils, etc. from the donation center, sort and organize donations and occasionally pick-up donated items. Volunteers are needed every weekday and the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. For more information contact Roberta Brown at 325-673-7561 or at robertabrown51@hotmail.com. For more information on the program visit http:// www.uccabilene.org/ministries/csc.htm.
The International Rescue Committee is seeking volunteers to work with refugees who recently moved to the U.S., teaching English, helping with homework and mentoring. Contact Susanna Lubango to make an appointment at 325-675-5643.
The Food Bank of West Central Texas needs volunteers to help sort and stock food and other items any weekday Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Food Bank is located at 5505 N. 1st St. For more information contact Janice Serrault at 325-695-6311 or abfoodbk@camalott. com. Meals on Wheels Plus needs volunteer drivers to deliver afternoon meals to seniors and adults with disabilities MondayFriday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Training is provided. For more information contact Samantha Barker at 352-672-5050 or visit http:// mealsonwheelsplus.com. The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for a variety of needs including sorting and pricing items in the thrift store, helping in the kitchen and/or doing yard work. Times are flexible. Volunteers are needed throughout the week MondaySaturday. The Salvation Army is located at 1726 Butternut St. For more information contact J.D. Alonzo at 325-677-1408 or visit www.satruck.com.
The Covenant Place of Abilene is seeking volunteers to lead singing and/or play piano for residents. For more information contact Ann Erwin at 325-793-1144. University Place is seeking volunteers to help with the resident birthday party for residents the third Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Linda Tijerina at 325-676-9946. Breakfast on Beech Street is seeking volunteers to help set up, prepare and serve breakfast to homeless/lower income folks any Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 5:30 a.m. or Tuesday at 5 a.m. B.O.B.S is located at First Christian Church on 3rd St. and Beech St. Service times must be scheduled in advance. To serve on Mondays contact Jody Depriest at 325-669-3312 or jody.depriest@gmail. com. To serve on Tuesdays contact Allen Daugherty at 325-660-6949 or ale.al@ suddenlink.net. To serve on Wednesdays contact Jane Harvey at 325-695-0092 or jharvread@aol.com. To serve on Thursdays contact Margaret Beasley at 325692-4149 or mbeasley5@suddenlink.net. To serve on Fridays contact Rachel Brown at rdb08a@acu.edu. Eternal Threads is seeking volunteers to help with packing and organizing ship ments, labeling products, errands and cleaning any weekday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information contact Pam Early at 325-672-6000 or pam@eternalthreads.com.
Christian Homes & Family Services is seeking volunteers to do minor landscaping such as raking, trimming bushes, minor apartment repairs and general upkeep Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information contact Shaylee Honey at 325-677-2205 or Shoney@ ChristianHomes.com. The Abilene Public Zoo is seeking volunteers to help clean/feed animals, assist zookeepers and assist with educational classes any weekday any time between 12 p.m.-4 p.m. They are also seeking volunteers to help with general labor such as grounds cleanup and painting any weekday at any time between noon and 4 p.m. For more information contact Joy Harsh at 325-676-6487. Hill Resources is seeking volunteers to encourage and entertain mentally delayed individuals Monday through Friday any time between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information contact Michelle Espinoza at 325-673-3346 or mespinoza@ hillresource.com. The Oaks at Radford Hills is seeking volunteers to participate in activities, go on outings and provide social stimulation for residents any day at any time. For more information contact Michelle White or Sonia Serrato at 325-672-3236. Rescue the Animals is seeking volunteers to work at the adoption center doing a variety of tasks including cleaning, socializing and grooming the animals Monday - Saturday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more information contact Mindi Qualls at 325698-7722 or rescuetheanimalsvolunteers@yahoo.com. The CAC Department is seeking volunteers to participate in Special Olympics, by helping mentally/physically challenged people play games and sports Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more infomation contact Angel Seca at 325-690-5235. For additional volunteer opportunities visit: www.acu.edu/campusoffices/ccsl/ ministry-service/volunteer-opportunities/
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Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, dean of students and vice president of Student Life, spoke in Chapel on Friday to commmemorate the first anniversary of the accident involving members of the Agriculture and Environmental Science Department on Nov. 4, 2011.
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ACU CitySquare joins majors with service Destiny Hagood student reporter ACU CitySquare is already making a difference in its inaugural year. According to CitySquare’s website, the CitySquare program in Dallas is a 25-year-old povertyfighting enterprise. Its administrative headquarters occupies CityWalk, a 15-story building that since 2010 has provided a multi-faceted outreach program providing food to more than 35,000 neighbors each year, as well as health, social work and job training services. ACU Citysquare provides a unique service opportunity for many students.
Stephen Johnson, dean of the honors college, is one of three administrators working on the project. “What we are piloting is an Honors interdisciplinary studies degree that allows students to combine different areas of study,” Johnson said. CitySquare offers resources for students who are studying specific areas, for example Political Science or Sociology, but this isn’t a limitation for those studying other fields. “Anybody can get involved, and some of those involvements will be directly connected to courses they’re taking or to their degree programs. Some are co-curricular,”
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What we are piloting is an Honors interdisciplinary studies degree.” Stephen Johnson honors college dean
Johnson said. One of the courses offered in conjunction with CitySquare is Pols 420 which is is a Public Service class. CitySquare also offers internships for students. Some of these internship possibilities include management, information technology, spiritual life, community health service, work paths, nurture knowledge and nutrition,
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Interior design students take home awards Kirsten Holman student reporter ACU interior design students received awards at the American Society of Interior Designers’ 2012 Texas chapter student symposium in Dallas Oct. 5-6. Students from interior design programs across the state showed up to compete for coveted prizes and scholarships. This event is monumental for interior design students who are eager to make a name for themselves after graduation. Many professional interior designers and architects attended the ASID conference. Nicole Dorsey and Chad Moore were awarded first place for their collaborative design of N. Morganie, an upscale retail store. They each received a trophy and a $250 dollar cash prize to share between them. “Being an interior designer out in the field, we will constantly need to be
working in teams with other designers, consultants, or clients.” said Dorsey, senior interior design major from Harker Heights. “Chad and I worked with two other students who graduated in May, so it was helpful to experience working with a group where we all had different strengths and abilities.” Dorsey also won second place for her design of Intrepid Travel Agency and said she was excited for her future career. “I want to be an interior designer because I love being creative in a way that helps people improve their quality of life,” Dorsey said. Gracie Ferreyro, junior interior design major from San Antonio won a scholarship for her portfolio. She was rewarded the $1,500 2012 Kathy Parr Hammond Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was given in honor of an interior designer who was heavily involved in ASID. Ferreyro was one of a handful of students who were selected to receive the
scholarship. “It’s my first year to win a scholarship that’s not an ACU scholarship,” said Ferreyro. “It was a lot more rewarding just because you know it wasn’t an ACU competition. You’re actually competing with students all around Texas so it was really exciting.” Ferreyro’s parents were both missionaries, and she was exposed to poverty growing up. She said she wants to be an interior designer, so that she can one day help those in need. Other students who received awards were senior Jillian Dowdy, who received first place for her Luminesce Hotel design in the hospitality division and second place in the residential design division. Senior Morgan Hudson was also awarded second place for her Merse Boutique Hotel design.
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New English class to focus on short works John Martin student reporter ACU Department of Language and Literature is adding a new course next semester called World’s Greatest Micro Narratives that will be taught by English professor Al Haley. Students will read a number of books related to the theme and will also create their own works such as short poems, three-minute films and micro fictions. Haley was asked to teach the class by Dr. Cole Bennett, department chair and associate professor of English, earlier this year. “When Dr. Bennett asked me to teach Special Topics in Creative Writing for Spring 2013, it gave me the opportunity to dream up any
course I wanted as long as it related to writing and reading,” Haley said. “I’ve long admired the concept of ‘less is more’ in everything from architecture to the Lord’s Prayer. That led me to make a study of short narratives in several genres. It’s been my goal of trying to figure out how I can learn to write as concisely as possible and still move my readers’ emotions.” Because the class privileges brevity, Haley expects students will be motivated to take it. “Students can expect short readings and short homework assignments. Does it get any better than that?” Haley said. Anthony Hill, sophomore music major from Godley, was a little skeptical after hearing about the class.
“Well, obviously that sounds great as far as from a student’s perspective,” Hill said. “Less homework equals more time spent on other things. It really depends on how the class is set up. I’d be scared that I wasn’t getting all I could out of the class.” Haley has two things he hopes students will take away from the class. “The first goal is that students scrutinize all forms of short communications they encounter in everyday life,” Haley said. “The second is for students to become more creative individuals. To make that happen they’re going to try creating all kinds of micro narratives of their own.” contact the optimist at jmcnetwork@acu.edu
law center, public policy, and community development. Johnson also said that several interior design students are working on a design for a student housing complex. “We are designing a multipurpose learning center where students can collaborate on projects, meet for classes, they can work individually in groups all on the 2nd floor,” Johnson said. “This is currently being designed by a design team for the university and construction will be started by some point in the spring semester.” Lily Assaad, junior psychology major from Cairo, Egypt, has participated in
the program. “Being in CitySquare was such an eye opening experience, not because we were exposed to the level of poverty there, because we see that everywhere, but because we witnessed and engaged
with an organization that is powerfully and effectively working to reduce it,” Assaad said.
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ACU students’ families impacted by Sandy Kara Stutesman student reporter Hurricane Sandy, a Category 1 storm, hit the East Coast on Oct. 29 and affected at least 24 states, from Florida to Maine. New Jersey and New York were among the areas most affected. While Sandy didn’t have a large affect on the weather in Texas, it did affect some of the students whose families were in Sandy’s path. Some experts called
Sandy a “superstorm” and media outlets named it “Frankenstorm” because of the winter storm that merged with the hurricane on Oct. 28 just three days before Halloween. Sandy was over 1,100 miles in diameter with winds reaching up to 110 miles per hour. The estimated damage costs are more than $52 billion with 185 fatalities caused. Genise Burnett’s parents live in Long Island, N.Y. and are without electricity and heat. Her uncle’s house in Baldwin
Harbor, N.Y. was flooded and lost electricity, gas and heat. “Although my family was blessed, I have friends who have lost everything, especially the ones in Far Rockaway where Hurricane Sandy has engulfed their homes in water,” said Burnett, senior speech pathology major. Other students’ families and friends have also seen the repercussions of the powerful storm. “All of the friends and family I have in Manhattan were lucky enough to
only lose power from the storm,” said Sarah Fatheree, senior Ad/PR major from Wethersfield, Conn. “Some of them that live in neighborhoods near the Hudson were affected by water damages, but aside from that they all are doing just fine.” Fatheree said she would like to see ACU partner with organizations like the American Red Cross or First Response Team and put on a benefit event or a battery and blanket drive. “Over 30,000 people in New York City alone
are without shelter and a strong “Nor’easter” storm is forecast to bring rain and freezing temperatures by the middle of the week,” Fatheree said. Meredith Thorton, junior biology/pre-med major from Cedarhill, whose brother, Matt, was in Long Island said she was really worried when he didn’t contact her after Sandy hit. “Turns out his phone had died and he texted me as soon as he could charge it,” Thorton said with a small laugh.
While there haven’t been any relief efforts set up on ACU’s campus, Thorton said she wouldn’t be surprised if something came about shortly. “I feel like whenever disasters have happened in the past, someone always decides we should do something to help,” Thorton said. “That’s just ACU’s standard reaction.”
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election
Reactions: Students watch results together at on-campus parties Continued from page 1
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Caren Monsees, sophomore excercise science major from Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Barrett Brown, sophomore nursing major from Odessa, perform at Wishing Well’s Slam and Jam on Tuesday night in Edward’s Lobby.
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Students slam, jam for nonprofit ity is mainly to organize our weekly Chapel which student reporter revolves around our upcoming events,” East said. Wishing Well hosted Slam “Wishing Well directors and Jam on Tuesday eve- Brandy Rains and Dylan ning in Edward’s Lobby. Brugman also delegate The event consisted of po- small requests to me in etry, live music and bev- order to get our events goerages. ing. This will be our third Wishing Well is a stu- event in Edward’s Lobby dent organization at ACU and the first time we are that raises money to help incorporating music, so build wells in various lo- I’m excited to see the difcations around the world. ference it will make.” Wishing Well Chaplain Slam and Jam will feaMitchell East, sophomore ture some popular muBiblical text major from sical artists from ACU. Austin, said he was excit- Caroline Nikolaus, junior ed for the event. psychology major from “As chaplain of Wish- O’Fallon Ill., performed ing Well, my responsibil- with Jake Hall, junior
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music major from Springtown in their band, The Dogwoods. Nikolaus said she was looking forward to promoting Slam and Jam. “I have friends who are involved in Wishing Well, and they asked The Dogwoods to play for the event. I am completely supportive of the cause and am excited to help promote it by participating,” Nikolaus said. “Jake Hall is also involved in Wishing Well, so we are more than happy to perform for such a great cause.” While the event may include entertainment,
East emphasized that Slam and Jam serves a deeper purpose. “This is our way of using student’s talents to bring about awareness of social injustice with the hope that people will respond in a way that would encourage them to be generous and help people all over the world whose basic needs aren’t being met,” East said. “We hope Slam and Jam will increase awareness and raise money for our cause.” contact the optimist at jmcnetwork@acu.edu
election
Results: Texas remains in red Continued from page 1 to the 19th District House of Representatives seat by a staggering margin of 70 percent. Ted Cruz won the Texas Senate seat by 17 percent. Democrats maintained the majority in the U.S. Senate, gaining three more seats, and Republicans maintained the majority in the House of Representatives. Possibly overshadowed by the presidential election, many states had historical measures on their ballots. Same-sex marriage was on the ballot in four states. More than 30 states have
previously included the issue on ballots with all losing. But last night, Maine, Maryland and Washington
legalized gay marriage and, at print time, the vote in Minnesota is too close to call. After winning a Wis-
consin seat, Tammy Baldwin also became the first openly gay U.S. Senator. The legalization of recreational marijuana was also on the ballot in five states. While Arkansas and Oregon voted down the measure, it passed in Colorado, Massachusetts and Washington with plans to tax and regulate the drug, effectively treating it like alcohol. With votes are still being tallied in many Western states and Florida, Barack Obama will begin another four-year term in January. contact singer at dis08b@acu.edu
MSNBC declared that Obama had acquired over 270 electoral votes, enough to secure the presidency from Republican challenger Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts. Hao Zhe Kok, sophomore computer science major from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, said the tight election ran smoothly. “I was surprised for a race this close that there wasn’t any controversy, such as electronic errors and voting fraud,” Kok said. Several students said the most important issue for them this election was civil rights. Krista Cukrowski, sophomore digital entertainment technology major from New Haven, Conn., voted for Obama, citing women’s health and women’s rights as influencing factors in her decision. Cukrowski said she enjoyed the election viewing party. “I am really happy,” Cukrowski said. “I think it was a great idea. I hope they do this every election year.” Since this election year is the first time many college students can vote, students have been going to on-campus events since the presidential debates started. Alex Sanchez, junior speech pathology major from Conroe, said, “I’m glad there are so many oncampus events about the presidential election. It makes it easier to stay informed.” Dr. Suzie Macaluso, director of the sociology program, and Dr. Lynette Sharp-Penya, associate professor of communication, were chosen to lead the event. Macaluso and Dr. Lynette Sharp Penya, associate professor of communication, led a discussion during the election explaining the tally methods of news stations, political
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Hao zhe kok sophomore computer science major from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
bias in the media, and the electoral college system. Some students expressed favor with the electoral college, saying it keeps the popular majority vote from completely dominating a minority. Others, however, said the electoral college prevents minority opinions from being expressed at all in states with different or strong political tendencies. David Wall, freshman sociology and history double-major from Bryan, did not vote this year. He said the format of the electoral college would have crowded out his vote in Texas. “If I was in a swingstate, I would have voted Obama,” Wall said. Dr. Macaluso and Dr. Sharp-Penya mediated the event, controlling conversation and helping spark discussion among students. They facilitated conversation based on the events of election night and the information provided from each of the opposing news channels. Since the night was focused on promoting discussion amongst students, they muted the televisions whenever a discussion topic appeared and allowed students to voice their opinions. Deep Dish Philosophy nights are not limited to students enrolled in the Honors College, but are open to all students on campus. Josh Garcia, Mark Smith and Erika Tanaka contributed to this report.
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Poll: Students given choice of projects after reactions valid numbers. However, she said she Penya said many of the didn’t want local particistudents are instead do- pants to think their time ing an alternative as- was wasted. signment she provided “We appreciated the because many of the stu- time that many people dents weren’t or didn’t took to participate in the think they’d be able to survey, both before and complete the polling proj- after the endorsement ect. came out,” Penya said. “Due to the harsh re- “Those students who have actions, I have offered an completed the project alternative assignment will still have a valuable that many students in the learning experience, it class decided to take,” Pe- just won’t be what it could nya said. have been.” Penya said since several students opted for the alternative project and problems with data contact Smith at collection, the project mds10a@acu.edu wouldn’t be able to report Continued from page 1
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Ethnos, a cultural show produced by many of ACU’s international students, will take place Friday and Saturday in Cullen Auditorium.
Ethnos brings ‘Culture Shock’ to campus Alikay Wood copy editor
Miyako Namekawa danced in the Japanese act in Cullen Auditorium.
Sanctify Dance Company performed in Ethnos last year.
THIS WEEK
The International Student’s Association will bring a “Culture Shock” to campus with the Ethnos Culture Show this weekend. Ethnos producer Adrian Patenaude, said the theme emphasizes an issue that is important to many international students. “Culture shock is what happens when people of distinct cultures come together and are shocked by the differences they encounter,” said Patenaude, junior Ad/PR major from Phrae, Thailand. Patenaude said this year’s show reflects a variety of cultures, and the theme has prompted discussions among students participating. “It brings awareness
tunity to do something unique and out-of-thebox,” said Broom, senior art major from Richardson. Many of the organizations involved with Ethnos are taking their acts in new directions this year, Patenaude said. Although short skits in between acts tie the show together, the organizations have freedom to be creative with their performances, she said. “When we encounter a person of a different culture, our world expands,” she said. “And it doesn’t have to be an uncomfortable experience. When our world expands, it also becomes more beautiful. It helps us realize that the opportunities are endless.” contact the Wood at akw10a@acu.edu
Shades step squad performed in last year’s Ethnos Culture Show in Cullen Auditorium.
Ethnos: Culture show to create new traditions Continued from page 1
On Campus Ethnos: Culture Shock Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Cullen
Around Town Live Music at Mezamiz Coffee House 3909 S. 7th Friday- Cody Crush Band Saturday- Mitchel
Movies Premiere Cinema Abilene 10 (Friday) Skyfall- 6:00 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm 12:07 am Flight-5:00 pm 6:10 pm 8:30 pm 9:15 pm Argo- 3:45 pm 6:30 pm 9:15 pm
about some of the struggles international students experience as they transition into a completely foreign culture,” Patenaude said. Although the show lost one of its most well known acts – a mime performance that audiences have come to expect– organizers still believe Ethnos will be an exciting show featuring acts from various student groups around campus, including first-time Ethnos performers from Thailand. Attendees can also look forward to a surprise act, Patenaude said. Omega Dance Company, which has performed in Ethnos for several years, will present a traditional Irish dance this year. Omega president Kelcie Broom said Ethnos is one of the group’s favorite performances of the year. “It gives us the oppor-
Swing Cats practiced for Ethnos in Cullen Auditorium.
mime show, which Foo said has become the unofficial mascot for Ethnos. A mime will be walking around campus throughout the week. If any student sees a mime they can post a picture of the mime on the ISA Facebook page, facebook.com/isaculture. The student will receive a discount and be entered for a chance to win a free ticket to Ethnos. There will also be an Ethnos scavenger hunt. Black and white safety plugs will be hidden around campus. Students who find a white safety plug will receive a discount on their ticket while students who find a black safety plug will win a free ticket. Foo, Patenaude and Mai Anthes, junior psychology major from Japan, were unable to pick
a favorite act featured in Ethnos. “Because they’re presenting a different culture, there’s something different you like about each one,” Anthes said. “Each one is distinct from one another. They each have their own f lavor.” Foo emphasized that Ethnos isn’t just about sharing the cultures of international students only. “A lot of Americans are a part of it, and it is a part of ACU tradition,” said Foo. “It’s something we want to continue and support because we think it’s important.”
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Opinion
WEDNESDAY 11.07.12
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EDITORIAL
Pura Vida proves to be smart investment the issue When Pura Vida was first announced to students, outrage and anger about the use of universtity money was prevalent. This was most due to a recent spike in tuition, something many connected.
our take Most of this outrage could have been avoided through better communication, but as a whole, Pura Vida has already become an economic benefit for the university. When it was announced by the university a new salon would fill the space left by Abilene Educational Supply, ACU students were sent into a tizzy. The announcement came only a few months after the university revealed its plan to cut the budget and therefore reduce the
number of faculty and staff positions. Because the intentions to open a salon were announced after the budget cuts, students became confused about the priorities of the university. However, four months after Pura Vida opened its doors, the salon has done nothing but benefit its cus-
tomers and the university. When the salon first opened, what many people failed to remember was that the business would be able to generate revenue for the university. Pura Vida opened its doors in July and immediately began making a significant profit from the first day. Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, said Pura Vida will be able to pay back the investment that was made in the salon within the next 30 months. He said at the end of about 30 months, the amount of profit will exceed the capital investment of the salon. Williams also said the university has already seen
benefits from the salon during this fiscal year. After the debt on the salon is paid off it will continue to be a moneyproducing entity for the university. But what will happen to the money the university receives from Pura Vida? Williams said the money that goes back to the university will end up in a general fund to be used as administration sees fit. Another thing to take into consideration is the quality of the work done at Pura Vida. Williams said several of the employees gave up their own successful businesses to come work for the university at Pura Vida. By
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doing so they brought their own clientele to the new location. He said the hair stylists are 82 percent booked already.
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Williams also said the university has already seen benefits from the salon during this fiscal year.”
dent discounts. During the month of October it donated a portion of its proceeds to breast cancer research. Although the university could have planned the introduction of the salon a little better, the ingenuity behind the salon and good financial decisions will make it even more successful. Though many people wrote it off immediately, we now have faith that Pura Vida will stay successful, keep its customers happy and continue to make a legacy for itself.
Pura Vida has used several tactics to increase its success including special offers on products and stu-
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COLUMN
A saga’s search for a new hope THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID
MARISSA JONES
Column
When I was young, I was a bona fide tomboy. I made fun of girls who liked pink. I climbed trees like a maniac. My legs were perpetually covered in bruises and cuts from my adventures. But most of all, I loved Star Wars. As an 8-year-old, I clearly remember sitting on the front row of the movie theater, neck craned back, mouth open wide, in awe of the enthralling world of Star Wars. It captured my imagination and held on tight. My fate was determined– I would be a nerd. I went through the honeymoon stage of young Star Wars love. In the beginning, I was more impressed with episodes I, II and III. Jar Jar Binks was a valuable, funny have for you declares the character. Anakin SkyLord, plans to prosper walker was a competent you and not to harm you. actor. The more special efPlans to give you a hope fects, the better. and a future.” We may not always I know I should be understand the plan, but happy about it, but it God does. With Nov. 4 approaching, just feels completely there will be plenty of sadwrong.” ness in my heart for the ones who have been hurt and for the one who has been lost. But I know that in everything, God has a plan. Anabel’s body may no longer be with us, but I believe that her Soon I matured and respirit lives on through her alized the error of my ways. legacy and that she is still in- Jar Jar Binks was the worst fluencing those around her thing to happen to Star with her story. Wars. Anakin Skywalker, both the kid and the grownup, could use some acting lessons. I realized the true merit of episodes IV, V and contact PALMER at VI. LSP10B@acu.edu I looked back at my
You don’t know what you’ve got ‘till it’s gone CALL ME, MAYBE
LINDSAY PALMER
It’s funny how we sometimes forget the happy memories but the memories that make us sad or the ones that bring us pain, we remember in vivid detail. For me, Nov. 4, 2011 is a date that will always be branded in my mind. I remember sitting at in the Bean eating and talking to friends. It seemed like a typical Friday. You’d think that when tragedy strikes something in the atmosphere would change. But this day was just like any other. It was a normal day. Then, I got 5 texts in the span of 5 minutes. Each text asked
the same thing, “Did you hear about the bus crash? Do you know who was hurt?” Immediately I told the friends I was with and all we could do was sit in silence, overwhelmed by confusion and shock. After what seemed like forever we looked at each other. I remember asking them if we should send a quick prayer for those involved in the accident. We had no details but prayed that those affected were safe. Unfortunately, that was not the case. We soon learned that people were severly hurt
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Anyone with a yay Obama status on Facebook is immediately unfriended tonight.
@EmileeShamblin
10:53 p.m. Nov. 6
Four more years in the struggle. All day, err day #middleclasswhitemale
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and one was dead. Death is a strange concept for our minds to grasp. Although I have experienced people dying unexpectedly, every loss is still a shock to me. I always think about the “why” of the situation, and the more I focus on it and try to make sense of it all, the more it doesn’t make any sense. In my opinion, I do not believe that we can make sense out of death. We may never understand why things happen because we can’t see the big picture. We are only one piece in a giant puzzle. Instead of trying to figure out the why, we should focus on finding our comfort in God. We can take refuge in the promise found in Jeremiah 29:11. “For I know the plans I
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Glad we are headed towards progress and equality for all with a good, smart, Christian man in charge.
@JordanBelafonte
11:00 p.m. Nov. 6
Man, Romney supporters literally make me sick to my stomach. I’m not for either one, but seriously...
Well, not the outcome I was hoping for, BUT he’s our president and he deserves our support and respect. #Mercia
@megkeav Washington DC results - Obama 95%, Romney 5%. Do we really want who the career politicians want as Pres? They know Mitt keeps them honest
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There we have it. America has chosen its continued path towards socialism and decay. Not surprising but certainly disappointing #secede
10:16 p.m. Nov. 6
Obama wins a second term. Prayers for him and our Nation either way. God Bless America.
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young, naive self with disdain. I went through a midfan crisis, in which I realized the acting, screenplay and special effects of the series haven’t always been exactly what you would call exemplary. They’re sometimes even painful. This realization made me doubt the greatness of the saga. But I realized something important. Star Wars is not renowned for its awe-inspiring acting or realistic alien characters. Star Wars enthralled the world because it captured our imagination by creating another universe. But then that universe was sold for $4.05 billion. To Disney. Who is making three more episodes. This conjured up some very complex emotions in me. It felt like my mom told me she was having another child. I was now going to have a sibling after being an only child for twenty years. I know I should be happy about it, but it just feels completely wrong. I seethed with skepticism. How could this possibly be a good thing? While that skepticism is still my predominant emotion, I’m cautiously receiving a new hope. Maybe it’s possible this could be a good thing. Regardless, you can be sure I’ll be standing in line for that midnight premier.
@bavedikian
10:48 p.m. Nov. 6
People who voted for Obama. I expect your apologizes in 4 years. #uneducated
@Jwayne_22
10:36 p.m. Nov. 6
I pretty much kept my opinion to myself and kept my head down during this election, but now I can walk around proud cause #Obama won
10:37 p.m. Nov. 6
Wildcats for Texas Secession Club will look good on my resume probably.
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@hazeleyesgrl
10:19 p.m. Nov. 6
Ok, let’s finish this election already, I have work to do and it ain’t getting done until America’s future has been decided #freakingout
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wednesday 11.07.12
women’s basketball
Team enters season with new feel daniel zepeda sports reporter
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Junior Hillari Adam rises for a lay-up. The Wildcats will begin their first season with Coach Julie Goodenough. The team was 12-14 overall last year and 7-13 in the Lone Star Conference.
soccer
Finish: ‘Cats end D-II era with 8-10-1 record from page 8 goalkeeper Arielle Moncure, and defensive backs Stephanie Heron and Lexi Stirling have all played their final match as Wildcats. Coppedge was instrumental in the teams success as a player for ACU. She has scored 43 points for the ‘Cats on 15 goals and 17 assists. Coppedge has played in every game since she first stepped foot in Abilene as a freshman in 2009 and has been a consistent playmaker on the team. Last week, Coppedge became a fourth-time allconference team member, as well as third-time all-academic team. Although it was Moncure’s first season as a starting goalkeeper for the Wildcats, she finished with six shutouts, 78 saves, and a 1.09 goals-against average. As a defender, Stirling has
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The seniors we had this year were big contributors to this program over the past four years.” casey wilson head coach acu soccer
been named to three all-conference teams and the 2011 NSCAA all-region squad. Grimm has scored 47 points for ACU, with 18 goals and 11 assists. “The seniors we had this year were big contributors to this program over the past four years, and they will be missed,” Wilson said. “But as coaches, we have prepared to move forward.” The end of the season also concludes the end of the program’s Division II era as a member of the Lone Star Conference, in which it was very competitive. This season has been
the only losing season other than it’s first season back in 2007. (8-11-1) Although this season was a disappointing one, the Wildcats have had an impressive overall record since their debut season. In the last six years, the ‘Cats have won the regular conference season, (2011) the LSC tournament championship, (2010) and the 2011 NCAA D-II South Central Regional title. Their overall Division II record stands at 72-41-8. (.628) “Next year will be a learning experience as well as we start something different,” Wilson said. “I expect that we bounce back and be very competitive. The players here expect to do well regardless of the situation.”
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volleyball
Spot: Wildcats retain seed after weekend losses from page 8 University and Tarleton State University for second place in the Lone Star Conference. Loerch and sophomore Sara Oxford combined for almost half of the team’s 45 points against Texas Woman’s (21.5). Loerch had nine kills and two blocks. Oxford recorded an impressive .583 hitting percentage with four blocks. “Jennie was really on for us at Texas Woman’s,” Mock said. “We relied on her pretty heavily during that game. Oxford did really well in the middle and gave us
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Jennie was really on for us at Texas Woman’s. We relied on her pretty heavily during that game.”
some extra energ y.” The ‘Cats would not go down easily. They battled the Pioneers through 11 ties and four lead changes in the third set. The team used a 7-2 run to nab its first lead at 14-13. ACU led 23-22 but TWU ended the match on a 3-1 run. The final weekend of
kellen mock head coach acu volleyball
the regular season begins Friday when the Wildcats take on Cameron University at 7 p.m. in Lawton, Okla. Saturday, they face Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls at 6 p.m.
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The women’s basketball season tips off at Moody Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 10 against Texas A&M International. For new Coach Julie Goodenough, it will be a good test for her and a competitive Wildcat roster. “As a team, we have spent countless hours conditioning, shooting, and team bonding and I feel more than prepared going into the season with all we have accomplished and overcome since day one,” freshman Kynzie Newman said. Coach Goodenough was brought in last spring when then Coach Shawna Lavender stepped down. She has coached for rival HardinSimmons, Oklahoma State and Charleston Southern, on top of playing for ACU when she attended. With her return, she has brought a new atmosphere of intensity that has prepared the girls to play at their highest level. “We’ve put in a whole new offensive system and had to basically relearn everything,” senior Kelsey Smith said. “But team practices, individual skills work and extra shooting workouts have really gotten us ready for the season.” Physical strength and endurance has been a focal point in Coach Goodenough’s workouts. She has emphasized the need to be physically excellent in order to compete. “This preseason has been completely different than our previous ones,” junior Mackenzie Lankford said. “We’ve been doing track workouts, lifting weights, swimming, and basketball workouts. Our coaches pushed us to our limits and it’s made us a lot stronger
mentally and physically.” Because of her desire to win, the team has devoted themselves to her and has welcomed her with open arms into the program. “Coach Goodenough has already had a huge impact on the team,” Lankford said. “We are already better fundamentally, physically, and mentally. We are a whole new team and we can’t wait to test ourselves on someone other than ourselves.” Fans can also expect a high-powered offense from the Wildcats this season. In their preseason game against Cisco, the team scored seventy three points in only twenty minutes of play. “Our biggest strength is that the majority of the team can shoot the three,” Smith said. “Fast paced and high scoring games can be expected.” “This season we are going to play a style of basketball that ACU has never played. I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of eighty plus point games this season.” Above all though, the end of season results are what matter to these ladies and their coach. With a 1214 record last year, the goal is to not only finish with a winning record, but to become legitimate contenders for the LSC title. “We fully expect to be a contender to win conference this year,” Lankford said. “We also believe we can go all the way and win the conference tournament. It’s going to take a lot of work; we have some really great competition in our conference, but we all feel that we’re up for the task.” contact zepeda at djz11a@acu.edu
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wednesday 11.o7.12
volleyball
standings
Team holds on to LSC tourney spot edward isaacs sports editor The Wildcats lost to two of the top five teams in the Lone Star Conference over the weekend. Despite the defeats, the team still has a chance at post season play. The ‘Cats are currently sitting in eighth place in the LSC. The top eight teams move on to the
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conference tournament at the end of the season. “If we win both matches we control our destiny and we’ll go to the conference tournament,” said head coach Kellen Mock. “I can’t come up with a scenario where that wouldn’t be the case. The only way we can guarantee ourselves in is if we win both matches.” Friday, ACU lost at Texas A&M University-
Commerce, 3-1 (25-12, 23-25, 27-25, 25-10). Saturday, the team was swept at Texas Woman’s University, 3-0 (25-17, 25-20, 26-24). The Pioneers are in third place in the division at 21-6 overall (14-4). The Wildcats are now 10-18 overall and 6-12 in the LSC. Commerce blew out the ‘Cats in sets one and four, but the team came
back from a 10-2 deficit in game two to edge out the Lions. Game three was also more competitive. ACU committed 30 errors on the night compared to just 38 kills. Commerce out-blocked the squad, 15-6. “We kept the ball in play pretty well offensively,” Mock said. “We would just end the long rally with an error on our end. We had plenty of op-
portunities to score.” Senior Kalynne Allen led the Wildcats with 11.5 points. Freshman Jennie Loerch led with 10 kills while junior Madelyn Robinett smashed nine kills and served one ace. The pioneers are cruising into the postseason. They have won six matches in a row and are fighting with West Texas A&M see spot page 7
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briefings Senior soccer players Julie Coppedge and Arielle Moncure were named to the Capital One Academic AllDistrict 6 First Team selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. It includes all studentathletes within the Great American, Heartland, Lone Star, and MidAmerica conference. The men’s basketball team visited Hendrick Children’s Hospital last week. They were introduced to several children who are battling various illinesses. The team offered words of encouragement and support to the kids.
ex- factor mandy lambright chief Photographer
Sophomore linebacker Justin Stephens celebrates with his teammate after beating the University of West Alabama Saturday at Shotwell Stadium. The Wildcats won 22-16 in overtime. It was the last homegame of the season.
‘Cats upset UWA in OT matthew sloan sports reporter
The seniors were not quite ready to say goodbye to Shotwell Stadium, so they went into overtime before finishing off No. 21 West Alabama 22-16. The game started with 10 year-old Rex Fleming, son of Lance Fleming, flipping the coin and calling the first offensive play for the ‘Cats. Rex has a malignant brain tumor, and has been an inspirational person even in his young age. Rex’s call went for 33 yards and jump-started the Wildcats first drive. The Wildcats would
go on to score the first 13 points, and take a shutout into the fourth quarter. Wide Receiver Darrell Cantu-Harkless did a little bit of everything for the ‘Cats, totaling 288 yards of offense, f lipping the field twice on special teams and catching nine passes, capped with a rushing touchdown in overtime. “It has everything to do with the ten guys in front of me blocking very hard,” Cantu-Harkless said. “I couldn’t do it without them. My job is to make one guy miss, and the ten other guys handle the rest.” Despite the Tigers av-
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eraging over 37 points per game on the season, the defense held UWA to only 16 points, and only gave up two touchdowns during the day. “Coaches do a good job game planning and scheming.” linebacker Justin Stephens said. “Our defense steps up when the time comes.” Safety Angel Lopez
had a game high 12 tackles, while Mike Wallace finished with 11 stops. In Overtime, Stephens made a pair of tackles before cornerback Stephen Ford def lected a fourth down pass from the Tigers and sealed a Wildcat victory. Meanwhile, quarterback Mitchell Gale only needs 301 passing yards to eclipse the 12,000-yard mark and become the all-time leading passer in ACU history, after he threw for 284 yards and a touchdown. West Alabama is the first ranked team the Wildcats have beaten all year, and the victory on senior day will leave the
Wildcats with a signature win to end their home schedule. “Getting a win for the seniors came into my mind in overtime,” Cantu-Harkless said. “We are trying to win every game but this one is so special for the seniors. Overtime, win at home, just a great experience.” The ‘Cats will be back in action next week to take on the Incarnate Word Cardinals in San Antonio, with a chance to finish the season at 7-4.
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Wildcats finish disappointing year natalie goin Assistant sports editor After making it all the way to the Elite Eight last season in the NCAA Division II National Championship, there were definitely high hopes for the women’s soccer team this season. Unfortunately the women’s soccer season came to an early end on Thursday, when the Wildcats lost to Midwestern State 1-0 in the first-round of the Lone Star Conference tournament. “I think everyone had much higher expectation
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I think everyone had much higher expectations going into this year.” Casey Wilson head coach acu soccer
going into this year with the players we had returning from such a successful run the year before,” head coach Casey Wilson said. “But there were lessons learned which were valuable to all as they mature through this process.” The 2012 season came off to a very uncharacteristic and slow start, for the
‘Cats, losing as many as three games in a row and falling from the very top to the very bottom of the LSC standings. But the Wildcats finished the regular season with a four-win sweep against Incarnate Word, Texas A&MCommerce, Texas Woman’s, and Midwestern State to gain the fifth and final seed in the post-conference tournament. Leaving the team this season is one of the most talented senior classes the program has seen yet. Midfielder Julie Coppedge, forward Krysta Grimm,
Former ACU wide reciever Raymond Radway is heading to Chicago, joining an injured Johnny Knox. Radway will become a member of the Bears’ practice squad.
Upcoming Football will travel to San Antonio to face the University of Incarnate Word in their last game of the year. Kickoff is on Saturday at 7 p.m. The volleyball team will be on the road this weekend as it travels to Lawton, Okla. to play Cameron at 7 p.m. on Friday, and then to Witchita Falls to face Midwestern State University at 6 p.m. The men’s basketball team will head to Dallas to play Dallas Baptist University on Saturday at 6 p.m. The women’s basketball team plays Texas A&M International in their season opener at Moody Coliseum on Saturday at 7 p.m.
mandy lambright chief Photographer
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Houston Texans defensive back Danieal Manning had four tackles on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The Texans won 21-9.
Midfielder Ashley Craig prepares to advance the ball upfield.