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Professor arrested on allegations of sexual abuse of a child

Dr. Charles Wadlington, associate professor of psychology, was arrested Wednesday on allegations of sexual abuse of a child.  Wadlington has been charged with continuous sexual […]

Gallery: Men’s Basketball falls short to California Baptist in tournament matchup

The men’s basketball team was defeated 62-69 by the California Baptist University Lancers in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament at Michelob […]

Wildcats’ season ends abruptly in first-round loss to CBU

ACU’s (13-17, 7-11) season came to an end on Tuesday afternoon as the California Baptist Lancers (17-15, 7-10) held off the Wildcats, 69-62, in Michelob […]

Gallery: ISA hosts International Food Festival

International Students Association hosted the International Food Festival March 4 to highlight and introduce foods from numerous cultures and countries. Only costing $5 per ticket, […]

Gallery: Women’s Basketball narrowly falls in devastating first round matchup

The women’s basketball team was narrowly defeated 81-82 in a crushing loss against Sam Houston State University at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada […]

News

Gamma Sigma Phi, Kirk Goodwin Run fundraise for Parmelly following leukemia diagnosis

March 28, 2023 By Maci Weathers Leave a Comment

Kade Parmelly, former ACU football player and current Gamma Sigma Phi sponsor, was diagnosed with leukemia in December causing friends, family and the ACU community to rally together and fundraise for his treatment. So far, $68,000 has been ... [Read More…]

General education requirements set to change for ’23-’24 school year

March 28, 2023 By Brylie Leach Leave a Comment

Administrators are revising the university’s general education requirements to be implemented starting in the 2023-24 school year. In past years, students have been required to obtain 56 general education credit hours, but starting in the fall, ... [Read More…]

Wildcats welcome back Salas to campus as new soccer head coach

March 23, 2023 By Sammantha Gutierrez Leave a Comment

Stephen Salas, former women’s soccer associate head coach, has returned to Abilene Christian University to lead the women’s soccer program as head coach. Salas began his role as head coach on campus Jan. 4. ACU Athletics announced the change in ... [Read More…]

Sports

ACU sweeps Southern Utah for first conference wins

March 28, 2023 By Kaylee Kahn Leave a Comment

The Wildcats sweep Southern Utah for their second series of the Western Athletic Conference play. ACU headed into this series with a 6-24 overall record and a 0-3 conference record, getting swept by Utah Tech in their previous WAC series. On Saturday, the Wildcats played a doubleheader, pulling ahead in close wins. In the first […]

Wildcats win sixth series of the year taking down Sacramento State

March 27, 2023 By Will Dalton Leave a Comment

The Wildcats (18-6, 7-2) won their sixth series of the year on Sunday taking down Sacramento State (12-11, 2-4) continuing their best start since the 2010 season.  ACU dropped the first game of the series on Friday night and bounced back to get the wins in the afternoon games on Saturday and Sunday.  The Wildcats, […]

Wildcats welcome back Salas to campus as new soccer head coach

March 23, 2023 By Sammantha Gutierrez Leave a Comment

Stephen Salas, former women’s soccer associate head coach, has returned to Abilene Christian University to lead the women’s soccer program as head coach. Salas began his role as head coach on campus Jan. 4. ACU Athletics announced the change in women’s soccer leadership in October 2022, and announced Salas’ return to the women’s soccer program […]

Features

Students share excitement, apprehension about first week of spring semester

January 26, 2023 By Special Contributor Leave a Comment

Mass interviews of 64 ACU students, conducted by a Media Writing class who asked about what students are excited and apprehensive about.    Trista Marcoe, sophomore nursing ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Skipping class is a drug

December 6, 2022 By Nathaniel Chisholm Leave a Comment

Athletics have a lack of traditions leading to low engagement from students

November 15, 2022 By Connor Mullins

Directionless but encouraged: My experience on The College Tour’s film set

October 11, 2022 By Ashlee Reed

Why ACU is not exempt from fleeing employees in college athletics

October 11, 2022 By Connor Mullins

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Black Student Union, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have joined together to plan events that educate others and provide celebrations during Black History Month. Read more:
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