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Cross country returns to OSU’s Cowboy Jamboree

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Junior Alyse Goldsmith heads back to Oklahoma State, but this time she will run as a Wildcat against her former Cowboy teammates. "I think I'm ready for the meet," Goldsmith said. "I've been running on that course since my freshman year." Men and women's cross-country compete again in the 75th Cowboy Jamboree Saturday in Stillwater. ACU will go ... [Read More…]

Sing Song tryouts lure host, hostess hopefuls

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About 40 students have signed up to try out for a spot as a host or hostess at the upcoming Sing Song, said Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions. Five to seven of these students will perform the opening and intermittent musical acts at ACU's annual production. These auditions are an opportunity for students to let their voices ... [Read More…]

Multi-tasking boosts self-importance

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I can't do it. I just can't. It would've been pretty dang funny, though. In my last column, I was debating what to write about for this column. But I am dating someone now (sorry ladies, I know the above face is irresistibly sexy), meaning everything I would've said about girlfriends has since become irrelevant and basically illegal for me to ... [Read More…]

Cyber shopping proves a slippery slope

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The internet is one of the defining tools of our generation. For years now it has helped people to learn, communicate and view their friends summer vacation pictures from 2007. But the world wide web brings many dangers to our screens. Online games let you put bullets in a zombie's cerebrum or lose $1,200 to a 15-year-old in Blackjack. There is ... [Read More…]

Finals proposal threaten dead day

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The university is considering expanding the finals schedule to a full week instead of the current four-day arrangement. The Monday break students fondly call dead day is on the chopping block. The proposed schedule allows a full two hours for each testing period, increases the break between exams to 30 minutes and adds an hour break each day for ... [Read More…]

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