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SGA transitions leadership at changing of the guard ceremony

The Student Government Association marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another Wednesday night during its annual “Changing of the Guard” ceremony, […]

Wildcats fall to Texas Tech at home, turn to weekend conference contest

The gauntlet is finally over. After four straight games in which ACU baseball squared off against Power 4 competition in six days, the Wildcats dropped […]

Softball gets swept on road, prepares for series vs CBU

The Wildcats lost their fifth game in a row to fall to 6-36 on the season and 3-9 in conference play after getting swept in […]

Police log: Grounds employee damages car while weed-eating

4/16/2026 1145 hrs. Accident, Smith Adams Hall Lot A student backed into another student’s vehicle in the Smith Adams Parking Lot. ACUPD responded and took […]

Gallery: Theatre department performs spring musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

The Department of Theatre’s 2026 spring musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” will run April 23-26 at the Williams Performing Arts Center’s Fulks […]

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Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland and Zeke Whisenhunt, senior engineering major from Greenbrier, Arkansas prepare to pass down the presidents bible and senates mallet. (Photo by Yeeun Goh, senior advertising public relations major from Osaka, Japan.)

SGA transitions leadership at changing of the guard ceremony

April 24, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another Wednesday night during its annual “Changing of the Guard” ceremony, a tradition that celebrates past leadership while officially welcoming a new ... [Read More…]

Debate ranks third in IPDA National Championship Tournament

April 22, 2026 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

Debate competed in the International Public Debate Association National Championship Tournament on April 10-13, at Middle Tennessee State University, and came in third for the Overall Sweepstakes. The IPDA is the largest collegiate debate ... [Read More…]

Annual Art and Design Competition to highlight students’ work

April 22, 2026 By Nele Huth Leave a Comment

The final submission deadline is this week for the Annual Art and Design Competition, where students submit their best work of the semester for a chance to win a $12,000 scholarship. All students who are enrolled in an art course during the past ... [Read More…]

Sports

Wildcats fall to Texas Tech at home, turn to weekend conference contest

April 23, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

The gauntlet is finally over. After four straight games in which ACU baseball squared off against Power 4 competition in six days, the Wildcats dropped the finale, 9-1, to Texas Tech on Wednesday night at the Crutch, putting them at 1-3 during the stretch. Well, at least until April 28, when they face a formidable […]

Softball gets swept on road, prepares for series vs CBU

April 23, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The Wildcats lost their fifth game in a row to fall to 6-36 on the season and 3-9 in conference play after getting swept in their weekend series against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, marking the first time ACU has been swept in a conference series this season. In the first matchup of the series in […]

Volleyball finishes spring season, looks to the future

April 23, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Wildcats have been hard at work since January, preparing for the first season in the UAC. The team’s roster features six returning seniors among 12 total returning players. Head Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup said that this spring season has been all about individual growth, both on and off the court. “We have more time […]

Features

Tandem Initiative brings comfort to patients undergoing chemotherapy

April 17, 2026 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Brothers Robbie and Gabriel Alatrash sought to provide service to cancer patients beyond monetary donations, so they created and now run the Tandem Initiative, fostering projects like Comfort Through ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Online classes are not as effective as they seem

April 16, 2026 By Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

Athletes today face pressure from every angle

April 15, 2026 By Nele Huth Leave a Comment

A strong March jobs report, but a slower path for new graduates

April 10, 2026 By Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Borders, Strangers, the Bible

April 9, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

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22 Apr

NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
2. Seniors
3. Freshman White

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