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Brette Tanner named new men’s basketball head coach

Associate head coach Brette Tanner was promoted to be the next head coach at ACU during a press conference Wednesday after Joe Golding accepted a […]

Golding expected to leave ACU for new coaching job at UTEP

Head coach Joe Golding is expected to leave ACU for a new head coach position at UTEP. Golding was ACU’s head coach for 10 seasons […]

May outdoor commencement encouraging masks, social distancing

The university will honor fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Wildcat Stadium for the commencement ceremonies May 7-8, but it will look different than […]

Abilene hosting vaccination clinics for community

The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District has been scheduling vaccination clinics for community members 16-years-old and older at various locations in the city. Upcoming clinics […]

ACU lifting mask requirement, not requiring vaccinations in fall semester

The university will drop its mask mandate inside campus buildings and classrooms for the fall semester and resume large Chapel gatherings. ACU plans to keep […]

News

Undergraduate Research Festival takes place in person and online for first time

April 20, 2021 By Genevieve Graessle Leave a Comment

For the first time in a hybrid online/in-person format, the Office of Undergraduate Research hosted the Undergraduate Research Festival March 30. While most of the student presentations happened online - either asynchronous or live - some students in ... [Read More…]

ACU Theatre prepares for several spring productions

April 19, 2021 By Maci Weathers Leave a Comment

This year the Department of Theatre has been involved in three spring productions, a Senior Showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Two of these productions are being filmed and one will be over livestream for students and the ACU Community ... [Read More…]

Senior send-off scheduled in early May

April 19, 2021 By Dillon Daniel Leave a Comment

The senior candlelight send-off will take place May 2 at 8:00 p.m. Seniors will meet at the double gyms inside of the SRWC center instead of Moody Coliseum while students, faculty and staff form a path for the seniors to the Beauchamp ... [Read More…]

Sports

Softball struggles on the road against McNeese

April 20, 2021 By Tavian Miles Leave a Comment

Wildcat softball continued its struggles on the road against McNeese in a three-game conference series. The Wildcats opened up the series Friday losing the contest 7-0 and being led by infielder Shaylee Alani with two hits. Softball then completed the series with a doubleheader on Saturday losing game two 7-1, and losing game three 8-0.  […]

Soccer season reaches conclusion in conference semifinals

April 19, 2021 By Kaylee Kahn Leave a Comment

ACU took on Sam Houston Thursday in the Southland Conference Tournament semifinals where they fell 1-0 in their final game of the season. Sophomores midfielder Natalie Jones and forward Brianna Diaz both racked up five shot attempts, with one on goal. Senior forward Christina Arteaga and sophomore forward Caylen Wright recorded four shot attempts, while […]

Soccer advances to Southland Tournament semifinals

April 15, 2021 By Kaylee Kahn Leave a Comment

The Wildcats took on the University of Incarnate Word Monday for the first round of the Southland Conference Tournament. ACU dominated the match, winning 3-0. “We played well once we got settled into the game,” said head coach Casey Wilson. “We were able to take over and get the opportunities we needed to get the […]

Features

Book Review: “The Grief We’re Given” and the end of COVID-19

April 20, 2021 By Gracyn McGathy Leave a Comment

What is grief if not love persevering?  - WandaVision This past year we’ve seen tragedy after tragedy befall on our neighbors, friends and family. For some, these hardships have occurred with ... [Read More…]

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Opinion

My experience back in a fully-opened church

April 15, 2021 By Dillon Daniel Leave a Comment

We need to continue normalizing mental health

April 15, 2021 By Sydney Varner Leave a Comment

Alumni tuition discount announcement could be placed elsewhere

April 13, 2021 By Special Contributor Leave a Comment

Let’s revive Sing Song’s traditions when normal returns

April 11, 2021 By Optimist Editorial Board Leave a Comment

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This year the Department of Theatre has been involved in three spring productions, a Senior Showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Two of these productions are being filmed and one will be over livestream for students and the ACU Community to watch. The Senior Showcase, which is usually in...
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Regardless of what one may think of the state of Texas opening back up, I believe a blessing that many, including myself, are thankful for is the ability for churches to full capacity within the state. While some stores still count entrants, restaurants require masks and theatres require social dist...
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