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Gallery: FilmFest 2026 celebrates student filmmakers at annual showcase

Students and members of the Abilene community gathered around the red carpet during the 22nd annual FilmFest 2026, hosted by The Learning Studio at The […]

‘Courting’ earns best picture at 22nd annual FilmFest

The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two […]

Turning setbacks into slam dunks: Cameron Hazzard’s story of perseverance

The lights were set. A crowd surrounded the court with their phones out, filming, ready to see something crazy. It was a Jordan Brand dunk […]

AES looks to bring students together with 70th annual intramural rodeo

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club will host its 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The doors will open at […]

Athletes today face pressure from every angle

Student-athletes hold an important role at ACU, representing the school across the country while balancing many responsibilities both on the field and in the classroom. […]

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Alumna Courtney Jackson to give talk in OIEB speaking series

April 16, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging will put on its second alumni event of the semester. This year, they kicked off the first Annual Alumni Speaking Series, bringing alumni from different career paths back to Abilene to speak with ... [Read More…]

‘Courting’ earns best picture at 22nd annual FilmFest

April 15, 2026 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two overall film categories.  Abbey Monroe, junior multimedia major from Prospect, ... [Read More…]

AES looks to bring students together with 70th annual intramural rodeo

April 15, 2026 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club will host its 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will start at 6 p.m. Teams sign up in groups of four of the same ... [Read More…]

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Turning setbacks into slam dunks: Cameron Hazzard’s story of perseverance

April 15, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The lights were set. A crowd surrounded the court with their phones out, filming, ready to see something crazy. It was a Jordan Brand dunk contest as Cameron Hazzard jumped in the air and threw down a monster dunk. The crowd went crazy, jumping around and swarming him after the dunk; a moment young kids […]

Hoyeau ‘plays for the team’ with first place finish, men’s golf finishes fifth at Robert Kepler Invitational

April 14, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats, led by a first-place finish from Grégoire Hoyeau, secured a fifth-place finish at the Robert Kepler Invitational, hosted by Ohio State University. Hoyeau, senior from Paris, France, ended the tournament with a career-best 9-under par after a 6-under par effort during the final round. His victory is the first win by an individual […]

Snipes dominates in the circle, softball prepares for WAC weekend series

April 9, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

This past weekend, the Wildcats pulled out a dominant series finale win, defeating Tarleton State 7-0 on Saturday after dropping the first two in Stephenville. After the win, the Wildcats now sit at 5-30 on the season, courtesy of an Allissa Snipes dominating complete-game shutout– her best performance of the season. The freshman right-hander from […]

Features

Turning setbacks into slam dunks: Cameron Hazzard’s story of perseverance

April 15, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The lights were set. A crowd surrounded the court with their phones out, filming, ready to see something crazy. It was a Jordan Brand dunk contest as Cameron Hazzard jumped in the air and threw down a ... [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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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
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