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Freshman Follies returns for family weekend

Freshman Follies will return to campus once again this weekend for Family Weekend.  The event began in 1970 as an informal freshman skit and showcase […]

Football starts season 0-2 despite bright spots against Texas Tech

Quarterback Will Hammond and Texas Tech combined for 471 yards of offense in a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday in Lubbock. The game […]

Six countries, one foundation

Five times. That is how many times Salam Abdelmassih read through the Bible in nine months while attending a School of Biblical Studies in Hawaii. […]

Police log: Multiple students found under the influence of alcohol

8/26/2026 1740 hrs. Medical, Practice Fields                                       […]

Students begin campaigning for SGA class representatives

The Student Government Association is starting up this fall with campaigning for class representatives. SGA held interest meetings on Aug. 25-27 and 31, and students […]

News

ACUREACT connects students with emergency response training

October 7, 2026 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Marking its third meeting of the year, ACUREACT, a student-led organization aimed at preparing students for emergencies, hosted a CPR basics class on Oct. 1.   Morgan Shelor, sophomore accounting major from Houston, started and runs the ... [Read More…]

Believing changed the game for Nakamine

October 7, 2026 By Nele Huth Leave a Comment

Over the past month, Luis Nakamine, junior finance major from Peru, represented his country by playing tennis at the 2026 South American Games in Argentina. “I went with zero expectations, because all of the players were better than me,” Nakamine ... [Read More…]

ASO Street Festival highlights Asian culture

October 7, 2026 By Kendall Stacey Leave a Comment

The Asian Student Organization will host a festival celebrating Asian student cultures Oct. 17 at 5 p.m., with the first 150 students receiving three food truck vouchers. The street festival will give ASO students an opportunity to share their ... [Read More…]

Sports

Football starts October strong, opens UAC play 1-0

October 7, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Wildcat football got its first conference win and home win of the season with a dominant 35-7 win over West Florida on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats are now 2-4 on the year and a perfect 1-0 in United Athletic Conference play. One highlight for ACU was Tucker Parks, redshirt sophomore quarterback from Spring, […]

Gallery: Wildcats top West Florida, 35-7

October 7, 2026 By Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Football defeated West Florida 35-7 in Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, for the team’s first home win of the season.  The Wildcats rushed for a total of 194 yards, and two of the five touchdowns came from run plays. The passes were even more successful, as three of the five touchdowns were scored […]

Gallery: Volleyball beats Little Rock, 3-1

October 7, 2026 By Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Volleyball defeated Little Rock, 3-1, at Moody Coliseum. Aubrey Beaver led the team with 20 kills and six blocks, while Brennan Ramirez led the team in defensive plays with 19 digs. Their next game is against UT Arlington on October eighth, at 6 pm in Moody Coliseum.

Features

From Rwanda to ACU, Jabo pursues science and service

October 2, 2026 By Taylor Harrison Leave a Comment

Before coming to Abilene, Quentin Jabo had a different future in mind. Growing up in Kigali, Rwanda, Jabo attended a minor seminary and once planned to become a priest. His family supported the ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Opinion: Parks, the run game and a win: Now ACU has to prove it

September 25, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

One Thing Needful

August 28, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

Letter from the editor: Learning to lead

May 7, 2026 By Ashley Henderson

Online classes are not as effective as they seem

April 16, 2026 By Fermin Moreno

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