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Cullen Auditorium still set for a name change alongside renovations

Cullen Auditorium is expected to be handed over to the university in June 2022, alongside a name change that coupled with the renovation will create […]

Wildcats conclude season with preparations for WAC Championships

The men’s and women’s tennis teams have concluded their regular-season matchups with the WAC Championships next on the schedule. The men’s team concluded their season […]

FilmFest winners awarded, gala and student productions back to normal

Winners of the 18th annual FilmFest were awarded with “Face Down” bringing home six awards including “Best Picture.” A total of 10 films were entered […]

Delta Theta ends 45-year drought, Frater Sodalis three-peats in Sing Song ’22

The women of Delta Theta, men of Frater Sodalis and the Senior Class act took home the trophies on Saturday with their overall wins in […]

Theatre to roll out ‘Bus Stop’ on April 7

The Department of Theatre is preparing to present a live production of the 1955 play Bus Stop. Gary Varner, the director and professor emeritus, said […]

News

Gallery: Spring commencement honors 2021-22 graduates

May 20, 2022 By Meghan Long Leave a Comment

Spring graduates were honored in the second year of outdoor ceremonies on May 6, 7 at Wildcat Stadium. Graduate and undergraduate students were presented with diplomas and awards from Dr. Phil Schubert and other university administrators. ... [Read More…]

New IM Fields location confirmed

May 11, 2022 By Kauy Ostlien Leave a Comment

The new ACU Intramural fields will be moved to the empty grass lot south of Wildcat Stadium, north of stevens park and off the Wildcat way trail leading to the football stadium, finally being confirmed after no plan was in a place as the time of ... [Read More…]

At $250 million, Higher Ground aims to make impacts across campus

May 11, 2022 By Connor Mullins Leave a Comment

Scholarships for students who have never considered ACU as a viable option is one thing Tamara Long hopes Higher Ground is able to achieve. Higher Ground is ACU’s new $250 million campaign which is devoted to ensuring the success of the ... [Read More…]

Sports

Baseball drops falls short in regular season ending series in Huntsville

May 25, 2022 By Kauy Ostlien Leave a Comment

Baseball wrapped up their regular season with a close series with Sam Houston in Huntsville. The series started with a 10-5 win on Thursday, but the Wildcats fell short in the next two games. The losses included a 12-inning game Friday afternoon where the lead changed hand four times. Game one would be an all-around […]

Wildcats season closes after losses to Utah Valley and Seattle

May 17, 2022 By Kaylee Kahn Leave a Comment

The Wildcats season closed in the WAC Tournament following losses to Utah Valley and Seattle. ACU met No. 5 Utah Valley Wednesday afternoon, where they lost 7-0. Sidney Holman-Mansell, graduate pitcher from Belton, started for the Wildcats and lasted 6.2 innings. While in, Holman-Mansell recorded five strikeouts and five runs on six hits. Lauren Schiek, […]

Wildcats win final weekend series against SFA, gains 4th seed in WAC tournament

May 11, 2022 By Kaylee Kahn Leave a Comment

The Wildcats went up against Stephen F. Austin for the final conference series of the season, gaining the series win, 2-1. The last matchup between the two schools ended in a close SFA win 2-1, with this recent matchup ending in a close ending again. A doubleheader was played Friday afternoon, where the Wildcats won […]

Features

Ron Hadfield, moving forward after 39 years

May 11, 2022 By Sydney Varner Leave a Comment

After 39 years, one of ACU’s well known storytellers, Ron Hadfield, is taking a step back into a more relaxed and remote role.  Hadfield has served as director of operations while working for the ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Not-so-friendly competition

April 25, 2022 By Special Contributor Leave a Comment

Sing Song in the Expo Center presents an exciting opportunity

March 8, 2022 By Riley Fisher Leave a Comment

Micro-trends are a danger to Gen Z and the planet

March 1, 2022 By Maci Weathers Leave a Comment

R.I.P to my youth

February 22, 2022 By Allie Jones

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Royce Clough and Jael Morel have been named as Mr. and Miss ACU for the class of 2022, a traditional honor voted on by the student body and awarded to two members of each graduating class.

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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