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Patterson signs three-season extension with eyes set on national championship

After leading the Wildcats to back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, Head Football Coach Keith Patterson has agreed to a contract extension, good through the 2029 […]

Women’s basketball hosts inaugural Christmas Classic, battles Montana, Buffalo as WAC play nears

With just three games to go before the beginning of Western Athletic Conference play, the women’s basketball team will play back-to-back days as it hosts […]

Star defensive back Tyson Williams ‘bets on himself,’ enters transfer portal

After three seasons in the purple and white, star defensive back Tyson Williams will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. “I […]

Golf to host ‘fantasy land’ Intercollegiate tournament in Fall 2026

In the fall of 2026, the golf teams will host the inaugural ACU Intercollegiate at Halbert National Golf Course in Granbury.  ACU Athletics, HNS Sports […]

Wildcats fall 41-34 to SFA in round two of FCS Playoffs

The Wildcats’ season came to a close on Saturday with a 41-34 loss to Stephen F. Austin State University in the second round of the […]

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ACU Debate team finds strength in rebuilding year

December 5, 2025 By Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The ACU Debate team wrapped up the fall semester and is preparing for a busy spring. The program is in a rebuilding year, with roughly 60% of the team made up of freshmen and sophomores after 19 seniors and judges graduated over the past two ... [Read More…]

Students wrap up fall entrepreneurship classes with annual venture out market

December 3, 2025 By Emmy Hodges Leave a Comment

The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship had its Venture Out Market before Thanksgiving break on Nov. 24 at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. This fall’s market was for students participating in the Entrepreneurship 120 course and consisted ... [Read More…]

Step into the Upside Down with Cinema Society

November 21, 2025 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

Cinema Society will have a Stranger Things season one marathon at 5 p.m. Friday in Don Morris 141.The marathon will go on until midnight, and Cinema Society will provide snacks, pizza, and drinks– ending the night with a Stranger Things-themed ... [Read More…]

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Patterson signs three-season extension with eyes set on national championship

December 18, 2025 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

After leading the Wildcats to back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, Head Football Coach Keith Patterson has agreed to a contract extension, good through the 2029 season.  In his four years at the helm of the program, the team has gone 30-20 overall while winning its first two FCS playoff games. The Wildcats have also won […]

Women’s basketball hosts inaugural Christmas Classic, battles Montana, Buffalo as WAC play nears

December 17, 2025 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With just three games to go before the beginning of Western Athletic Conference play, the women’s basketball team will play back-to-back days as it hosts the inaugural ACU Christmas Classic in Moody Coliseum. The tournament will feature the Wildcats and three other teams, with each team playing two games. The Wildcats will face the University […]

Star defensive back Tyson Williams ‘bets on himself,’ enters transfer portal

December 13, 2025 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

After three seasons in the purple and white, star defensive back Tyson Williams will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. “I love ACU and the coaches that have been there with me through my years,” Williams said. “I just want to take a bet on myself because I’ve got one year […]

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Church of Christ members navigate Christmas without a biblical blueprint

December 5, 2025 By Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

In the New Testament, Christians are not seen celebrating Christmas. There is the birth of Jesus, but his birth is not marked as a day of celebration for Christians in the Bible.  The Church of ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Student attendance makes a difference at games

December 4, 2025 By Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

Normalize counseling on campus

December 4, 2025 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

Give me back my em dash

December 3, 2025 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

My journey to understanding, overcoming anxiety

December 3, 2025 By Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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BREAKING NEWS: The winners of the 2025 Homecoming Parade are: Sanctify in the student organization division, Ko Jo Kai in the sorority division and Gamma Sigma Phi in the fraternity division.

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Andrew North was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old; he’s never known life without it. Now, in his late 20s and married, North has cultivated a fulfilling life despite facing adversity from the perceived limitations of his chronic disease. North is an ACU graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family services.To read more, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #feature acuoptimist.com/2025/11/grad-student-with-cystic-fibrosis-wins-scholarship-strives-to-make-an-imp...📝: Callie Leverett ... See MoreSee Less

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The Indian Culture Association hosted their annual Golden Gala last Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty, and members of ICA gathered together to celebrate the beauty of Indian Culture. To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #photography acuoptimist.com/2025/11/gallery-ica-hosts-the-annual-golden-gala/📸: Callie Brimberry ... See MoreSee Less

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