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Cinema Society receives additional funding for first time ever at SGA spring budget meeting

Only one student organization received additional funding at the semi-annual budget meeting Thursday after the Student Government Association approved its Spring 2026 budget. SGA allocated $29,600 […]

University prepares for winter storm, cancels weekend events

Students and faculty across campus are preparing for a winter storm this weekend, where temperatures are predicted to get as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit […]

Wildcat Stadium receives turf upgrade

Fresh off back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, the Wildcats will get a fresh home turf to start their 2026 season. Wildcat Stadium, which was completed […]

Wildcats serve up success against UT Rio Grande Valley

The women’s tennis team took its first duel victory of the year with a 6-1 win over UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday.  The Wildcats […]

Nakamine delivers historic win in Wildcats loss to Oklahoma

Men’s tennis player Luis Jose Nakamine’s victory on Sunday afternoon marks the highest-ranked win by an ACU player in over 10 years, even as the […]

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Cinema Society receives additional funding for first time ever at SGA spring budget meeting

January 23, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Only one student organization received additional funding at the semi-annual budget meeting Thursday after the Student Government Association approved its Spring 2026 budget. SGA allocated $29,600 to 64 student organizations, an increase from 59 ... [Read More…]

University prepares for winter storm, cancels weekend events

January 22, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Students and faculty across campus are preparing for a winter storm this weekend, where temperatures are predicted to get as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit with high chances of rain and snow. Temperatures will begin to drop on Friday with a high of ... [Read More…]

Winter Fest set to begin spring semester

January 20, 2026 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

Winter Fest will take place Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall and will feature winter-themed activities. The event is led by the Campus Activities Board for the second year. The first one hundred students will receive free street ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat Stadium receives turf upgrade

January 22, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Fresh off back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, the Wildcats will get a fresh home turf to start their 2026 season. Wildcat Stadium, which was completed in 2017, has kept its original turf since the inaugural kickoff. Now 45 NCAA games into its history, Vice President for Athletics Zack Lassiter said the change is necessary. “We’ve […]

Women’s Golf adjusts approach, makes spring 2026 tournament debut

January 22, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Women’s golf will make its 2026 spring debut at the University of Central Florida Challenge in Orlando, Florida, starting on Sunday, Jan. 25. The team hasn’t played a tournament in over 15 weeks, with the team’s last tournament being the Oklahoma University Intercollegiate on Oct. 6-7. The Wildcats concluded the fall slate with a 10th-place […]

Women’s basketball hosts TSU fully rested after nine days without game

January 22, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The women’s basketball team will host the Tarleton State University Texans for the second time this season on Monday, nine days after playing their last game. The extended break comes courtesy of the anticipated snowstorm set to hit the big country Friday night and Saturday. The Wildcats did not have a game on Thursday, while […]

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Church of Christ members navigate Christmas without a biblical blueprint

December 5, 2025 By Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

In the New Testament, Christians are not seen celebrating Christmas. There is the birth of Jesus, but his birth is not marked as a day of celebration for Christians in the Bible.  The Church of ... [Read More…]

Opinion

A northerner’s perspective: Snow your roll

January 22, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Minimum wage jobs teach valuable lessons

January 20, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

When coffee stops helping and starts hurting

January 15, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Student attendance makes a difference at games

December 4, 2025 By Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

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Bid Distribution will now take place on Jan. 30, and Bid Day will take place on Jan. 31. McPherson did not respond to an interview request.

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BREAKING NEWS: New Member Orientation activities have been delayed a week “due to potential for inclement weather,” according to an email sent to PNM’s from Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities.

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