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Hull’s 27 points lifts ACU past Tarleton State, 68-65

The Wildcats came away with a 68-65 victory over Tarleton State in their return home to Moody Coliseum on Tuesday night. The team improved to […]

Wildcats aim to end losing streak on road trip

The men’s basketball losing streak has now extended to five in a row after the Wildcats lost to the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds 79-76 on […]

Cold front chills new member orientation

New Member Orientation began on Saturday after a winter storm delayed bid day activities for sororities and fraternities by a week. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator […]

ASO to celebrate Lunar New Year

ASO will celebrate the Lunar New Year early on Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. at Hillcrest church of Christ.  The holiday is a 15-day festival marking […]

Gallery: Clubs begin new member orientation after weather delay

Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process. Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due […]

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Cold front chills new member orientation

February 3, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

New Member Orientation began on Saturday after a winter storm delayed bid day activities for sororities and fraternities by a week. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities, said that new member orientation will continue ... [Read More…]

ASO to celebrate Lunar New Year

February 3, 2026 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

ASO will celebrate the Lunar New Year early on Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. at Hillcrest church of Christ.  The holiday is a 15-day festival marking the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, and it will officially begin on Feb. 17. This year is the ... [Read More…]

Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing to have grand opening in fall 2026

January 30, 2026 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

A new place of rest and connection is arriving on campus this summer as construction wraps up on the Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing in the Mabee wing of the library, with an official grand opening planned for the fall. “I knew I ... [Read More…]

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Hull’s 27 points lifts ACU past Tarleton State, 68-65

February 4, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

The Wildcats came away with a 68-65 victory over Tarleton State in their return home to Moody Coliseum on Tuesday night. The team improved to a perfect 11-0 at home this season and extended its home winning streak to 16 consecutive games. Payton Hull led the way with a game-high 27 points, her most in […]

Wildcats aim to end losing streak on road trip

February 4, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The men’s basketball losing streak has now extended to five in a row after the Wildcats lost to the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds 79-76 on Saturday, putting the season record at 10-11 and the conference record at 2-6. Despite ACU leading for 33 minutes, which included the entire first half and most of the second […]

Women’s tennis extends win streak after winter weather delays

February 4, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Wildcats, after a ten-day break in play, took both of their matches at home this past weekend, extending their win streak to three. After the match against Tulsa was delayed until March 27, the team used the extended break to rest and prepare for their first matches at home this season. Starting the homestand […]

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Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing to have grand opening in fall 2026

January 30, 2026 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

A new place of rest and connection is arriving on campus this summer as construction wraps up on the Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing in the Mabee wing of the library, with an official ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Graduating into uncertainty: The job search facing the class of 2026

January 30, 2026 By Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

A northerner’s perspective: Snow your roll

January 22, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Minimum wage jobs teach valuable lessons

January 20, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

When coffee stops helping and starts hurting

January 15, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

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REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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As snow covers campus, students have been outside having snowball fights and sledding using a variety of items such as laundry baskets and cardboard boxes. Our staff went out and captured the winter storm, which has cancelled classes for the second day in a row. To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📸: Daniel Curd, Callie Brimberry#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #photography #winterstormy ... See MoreSee Less

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