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Police log: ACUPD responds to traffic accident involving golf cart, SUV

4/6/2026 2230 hrs. Medica, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to a medical call along with AFD and EMS. The subject was transported to the hospital. […]

Kirk Goodwin Run to raise more than $30,000 to benefit COBA staff member

The Fraternity of Galaxy’s Kirk Goodwin Run is expected to raise over $30,000–more than three times what was raised last year–with the proceeds benefiting COBA […]

Wildcats’ heartbeat: Jazmyn Stone’s journey fuels team’s success

It’s been just one season since the “Jazz effect” showed up in Abilene, and it’s already hard to imagine Wildcat basketball without it. To be […]

Wildcats hold TCU to one run, defeat first Big 12 foe of 2026

Baseball earned its fourth victory all-time over TCU on Tuesday. The 4-1 win was led by a scoreless three-inning start from left-handed pitcher Collin Adams […]

Illinois State tops ACU in Super 16, Wildcats look to run it back with core returners

The Wildcats’ chance to advance into the Elite Eight for the first time in school history was ended with a close 59-55 loss last week […]

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Kirk Goodwin Run to raise more than $30,000 to benefit COBA staff member

April 10, 2026 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The Fraternity of Galaxy’s Kirk Goodwin Run is expected to raise over $30,000–more than three times what was raised last year–with the proceeds benefiting COBA staff member Jasmine McCabe-Gossett. Each year, the club chooses an individual to ... [Read More…]

Annual FilmFest to highlight student filmmakers at Paramount

April 9, 2026 By Nele Huth Leave a Comment

A total of fourteen films will premiere Friday night at the Paramount Theatre as students compete in the 2026 FilmFest Gala. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and admission is free. FilmFest is a student short film festival where students interested ... [Read More…]

Ko Jo Kai, Gamma Sigma Phi, mixed class win 2026 Sing Song

March 31, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Ko Jo Kai and Gamma Sigma Phi swept all four judging categories over the weekend to win this year’s Sing Song sorority and fraternity categories. The mixed class of sophomores and freshmen took the class act trophy. Ethan Webb, senior Nursing ... [Read More…]

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Snipes dominates in the circle, softball prepares for WAC weekend series

April 9, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

This past weekend, the Wildcats pulled out a dominant series finale win, defeating Tarleton State 7-0 on Saturday after dropping the first two in Stephenville. After the win, the Wildcats now sit at 5-30 on the season, courtesy of an Allissa Snipes dominating complete-game shutout– her best performance of the season. The freshman right-hander from […]

Wildcats’ heartbeat: Jazmyn Stone’s journey fuels team’s success

April 9, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

It’s been just one season since the “Jazz effect” showed up in Abilene, and it’s already hard to imagine Wildcat basketball without it. To be more specific, her name is Jazmyn Stone. The redshirt junior transfer from Federal Way, Washington, spent her entire collegiate career at the College of Charleston before becoming a Wildcat this […]

Spring matches fuel Wildcats’ UAC preparations

April 9, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Wildcats are preparing for their first season in the UAC, with the fall season still months away. As a way to let teams train between seasons, the NCAA allows teams to play games on five days during the spring semester. The Wildcats have two doubleheader days scheduled, allowing them to play a total of […]

Features

Huth refuses to quit, rewrites story at ACU

March 27, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Nele Huth, a multi-event athlete, grew up in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where, before track, her earliest memory of outside activity came in kindergarten, going to the bathroom in the forest. “I was ... [Read More…]

Opinion

A strong March jobs report, but a slower path for new graduates

April 10, 2026 By Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Borders, Strangers, the Bible

April 9, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

Federal funding cuts hurt local journalism, Americans

March 27, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Chapel requirements shift, students perspectives follow

March 27, 2026 By Miah Trevino Leave a Comment

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
2. Seniors
3. Freshman White

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

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