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Out with the WAC, in with the UAC

Beginning on July 1, 2026, the Western Athletic Conference will officially become the United Athletic Conference.  Following departures of many schools like Grand Canyon University […]

Love is in the air, in Moody and on the Lunsford Trail

As the sun sets across the Lunsford Trail, campus couples come out for their nightly walks. Whether it is a first date, a weekly walk […]

Mid-majors face potential NIL legislation

Former Wildcat football standout Anthony Egbo, Jr., spoke on March 4 to a congressional committee about the potential changes to name, image and likeness deals […]

Demolition begins on Sherrod residential apartments

The university is demoing the old Sherrod apartments, a process which will take eight to nine months, said Kevin Campbell, senior vice president of operations. […]

ACU Gives exceeds goal, raises over $919,000

The Office of Advancement raised over $919,000 for various organizations on campus during the annual ACU Day of Giving on Wednesday. Thirty-eight organizations participated in […]

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Provost adopts new policy for emeriti faculty

May 7, 2025 By Brylie Mahar Leave a Comment

A new emeriti faculty policy has been adopted that went into effect in April 2025. This policy has a clear and established set of guidelines that have been put in place to recognize retired faculty who have impacted ACU through their teaching, ... [Read More…]

Demolition begins on Sherrod residential apartments

May 7, 2025 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The university is demoing the old Sherrod apartments, a process which will take eight to nine months, said Kevin Campbell, senior vice president of operations. The buildings will be pushed over and hauled out, starting with the middle buildings and ... [Read More…]

ACU Gives exceeds goal, raises over $919,000

May 7, 2025 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Office of Advancement raised over $919,000 for various organizations on campus during the annual ACU Day of Giving on Wednesday. Thirty-eight organizations participated in the fundraiser, with women’s basketball beating its goal by the most, ... [Read More…]

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Out with the WAC, in with the UAC

June 29, 2025 By Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

Beginning on July 1, 2026, the Western Athletic Conference will officially become the United Athletic Conference.  Following departures of many schools like Grand Canyon University and Southern Utah University, the WAC decided to rebrand as the UAC, which already exists as a football-only conference, but will now extend to all sports, as stated in a […]

Women’s golf drives for success despite young mid-major status

May 7, 2025 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Rob Bennett had been coaching golf at ACU for three seasons before getting the opportunity of a lifetime: coaching at a Power Four program.   Bennett became an assistant coach for the University of Louisville for the 2021-22 season. With high-end facilities, big-name sponsors and increasingly competitive golf, the big school appeal was there.  “Going to […]

More than money: FBS games bring in revenue, impact program

May 7, 2025 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

When the Wildcats take the field in 2025 to play the TCU Horned Frogs, victory is not so much the school’s objective, though that would certainly make head football coach Keith Patterson happy. It’s the money that fuels the agenda behind the game. For ACU, matchups with FBS powerhouses are an investment in the future […]

Features

April is over, but sexual assault awareness is not

May 7, 2025 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

In the corner of the first floor of McKinzie Hall, Sherita Nickerson sits across from people every day, trying to empower people who feel helpless. But not everyone who walks into her office has an ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Tariffs are the last thing struggling students need

April 25, 2025 By Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Gen Z won the election for Donald Trump

December 20, 2024 By Joseph Chapa

A Swift rebuke: When it comes to politics, celebrities just do not get it

December 13, 2024 By Joseph Chapa

More than just four years

December 10, 2024 By Joseph Chapa

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