Members of the debate team collectively won first, second, and third place overall, along with first through fourth place speakers as well, at their recent tournament at Howard Payne University. The team has attended four tournaments this semester, ... [Read More…]
News
Hispaniola journal looks for writers
(Photo by Andrew Norsworthy) Hispaniola, ACU’s Spanish journal, is looking for new student participants. Hispaniola is an opportunity for Spanish-speaking or learning students to become published authors. All students who are fluent or are ... [Read More…]
Alums open Front Porch Coffee Company downtown
Alumni Zach and Kara Sheets have opened a new coffee shop called The Front Porch Coffee Company and Bakery in downtown Abilene. The grand opening was on December 3 as students and the people of Abilene are excited for another coffee shop to come to ... [Read More…]
Sports
Wildcats close 2019 season with a loss at Starkville, 45-7
The Mississippi State Bulldogs showed little mercy in a 45-7 beating of the Wildcats in their first match-up against an SEC opponent. Head Coach Adam Dorrel reached into his bag of tricks heading into Starkville, knowing the Bulldogs would be a tough match up for a considerably smaller ACU program. ACU opted to kick to […]
Wildcats get back on track with a victory over Champion, 90-58
ACU grabbed its second win of the season after a three-game losing skid, to improve to 2-3 on the season. The Wildcats struggled defensively in the first half, as Champion Christian College shot 10-for-20 from the field and drilled seven threes. Head Coach Joe Golding said the defense did not perform the way he wanted […]
Weekly predictions: ACU vs. Mississippi State
Weekly Prediction Standings Tavian 8-4 Owen 6-6 Jalen 6-6 Lexi 4-7 WILDCATS-BULLDOGS PREDICTIONS Owen: With nothing on the line for ACU this week, I’ll be interested to see what the team puts on the field. Last week couldn’t have gone much worse offensively for the Wildcats, throwing six interceptions. The defensive did an admirable job […]
Life
Highland Church of Christ fundraises for missions during Ultimate Game Night
Highland Church of Christ hosted Abilene’s Ultimate Game Night Wednesday evening in the Hunter Welcome Center. The fundraiser benefited the church’s youth ministry and missions. They will send a group ... [Read More…]