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Gallery: Wildcats earn 59-0 victory over West Georgia

Football defeated West Georgia 59-0 at home during Homecoming weekend. The Wildcats rushed for a total of 218 yards and passed for a total of […]

Gallery: ACU Theatre brings traditions to life as part of homecoming weekend

After a semester of rehearsals and preparation, the ACU Theatre Department is set to present their annual Homecoming Musical. Fiddler on the Roof, under the […]

Hotels, housing and headaches: Abilene prices continue to increase with data center construction

As data center construction continues in Abilene with the Stargate data center, Abileneans continue to feel the impact of rising costs, specifically when it comes […]

Soccer captain makes life-changing play off the field

Gracie Kelly did not know the man who would receive her stem cells. She knew little about his life beyond his approximate age and his […]

Graduate student fights adversity with faith

At a camp for young cancer survivors, a fellow camper asked Isaac Newberry a question out of plain curiosity: “What’s wrong with your face?” Newberry, […]

News

Grohman sets career highs as ACU routs Howard Payne 108-32

November 4, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

ACU women’s basketball never gave Howard Payne a chance to settle in on Monday night. The Wildcats forced 34 turnovers, turned them into 49 points and beat the Lady Jackets 108-32 at Moody Coliseum to open the season. The 76-point margin was ACU’s ... [Read More…]

Election Day: Here’s what voters need to know

November 2, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Election Day is Nov. 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in Abilene can choose from several polling locations, including Hillcrest Church of Christ, the closest listed location to ACU’s campus. Top races on the ballot: U.S. Senate ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad continues as normal despite protests across Europe

October 30, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

As major protests continue across Europe in countries such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Albania and Greece, ACU’s Study Abroad programs continue to operate as usual. Mark Barneche, executive director of international education and study ... [Read More…]

Sports

Soccer wins first UAC Red Division championship

November 4, 2026 By Carter Calvin Leave a Comment

ACU soccer made history this season, winning the first regular-season United Athletic Conference Red Division championship after defeating Little Rock, 5-0, in its final regular-season game.  The Wildcats finished conference play undefeated at 5-0-5, earning the division title and entering the conference tournament with momentum. Head coach Stephen Salas said the accomplishment was something the […]

‘I don’t care what their record is’: ACU shuts out West Georgia 59-0 ahead of No. 1 Tarleton

November 4, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Does it feel real? Well, whether it does or doesn’t, I woke up and checked the score again on Sunday, and it didn’t change. The Wildcats took down West Georgia 59-0 at home in front of more than 9,000 fans at Wildcat Stadium in their Homecoming game. It was the first regular-season shutout during Keith […]

Gallery: Wildcats earn 59-0 victory over West Georgia

November 4, 2026 By Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Football defeated West Georgia 59-0 at home during Homecoming weekend. The Wildcats rushed for a total of 218 yards and passed for a total of 281 yards. Their next game will be against Tarleton State on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. in Stephenville.

Features

Graduate student fights adversity with faith

October 29, 2026 By Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

At a camp for young cancer survivors, a fellow camper asked Isaac Newberry a question out of plain curiosity: “What’s wrong with your face?” Newberry, a graduate student, has an asymmetry in his ... [Read More…]

Opinion

ACU finally played a complete half. Now it needs two.

October 9, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

Opinion: Parks, the run game and a win: Now ACU has to prove it

September 25, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

One Thing Needful

August 28, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

Letter from the editor: Learning to lead

May 7, 2026 By Ashley Henderson

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