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Freshman Follies returns for family weekend

Freshman Follies will return to campus once again this weekend for Family Weekend.  The event began in 1970 as an informal freshman skit and showcase […]

Football starts season 0-2 despite bright spots against Texas Tech

Quarterback Will Hammond and Texas Tech combined for 471 yards of offense in a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday in Lubbock. The game […]

Six countries, one foundation

Five times. That is how many times Salam Abdelmassih read through the Bible in nine months while attending a School of Biblical Studies in Hawaii. […]

Police log: Multiple students found under the influence of alcohol

8/26/2026 1740 hrs. Medical, Practice Fields                                       […]

Students begin campaigning for SGA class representatives

The Student Government Association is starting up this fall with campaigning for class representatives. SGA held interest meetings on Aug. 25-27 and 31, and students […]

News

SGA prepares for Fall Fest, Litmas

October 2, 2026 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association has been busy preparing for two big campus-wide events: Litmas, its annual Christmas event, and its first-ever Fall Fest. The event will combine things SGA has done in the past, but will revolve around the fall ... [Read More…]

Wessel, Bullock 3rd East take win at Freshman Follies

October 2, 2026 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Wessel’s “Spider-Man” and Bullock 3rd East’s “Super Bowl Halftime” won their respective divisions in this year’s Freshman Follies. Courtney McGaha, Director of Student Productions, said that this year’s freshman class participation in Follies was ... [Read More…]

The freshmen frenzy: Addison Briscoe and her journey to ACU soccer

October 2, 2026 By Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

At Smithson Valley High School, Addison Briscoe's talent was never in question. What changed was the work she put in around it. Her high school coach, Jason Adkins, watched the shift happen in real time. "Talent-wise, it was always there, but she ... [Read More…]

Sports

Gallery: Wildcats lose 34 to 17 over Family Weekend

September 30, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Wildcats played against Mercer University on Saturday, losing 34 to 17. The team scored 17 points in the first half but was unable to come back after an hour-and-a-half rain delay early in the second half. ACU will play in Abilene on Saturday against West Florida with kickoff at 7 p.m.

ACU Volleyball Opens UAC Play 1-1 as Three Wildcats Make History

September 30, 2026 By Alexis Stanley Leave a Comment

ACU volleyball began conference play on the road, splitting its opening two matches as three Wildcats made history before returning home to face Austin Peay and Little Rock. The Wildcats made their United Athletic Conference debut Thursday, Sept. 24, against the University of North Alabama at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall, falling in five […]

Football comes up short against Mercer in turnover-filled game

September 30, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

After Saturday’s 34-17 loss to the No. 23 Mercer Bears, the ACU football team is 1-4 and officially off to its worst start since the 2020 season, when the team started 1-4. Coming off a 41-39 win on the road at Idaho, the Wildcats seemed to be getting back on track with a solidified starting […]

Features

From Rwanda to ACU, Jabo pursues science and service

October 2, 2026 By Taylor Harrison Leave a Comment

Before coming to Abilene, Quentin Jabo had a different future in mind. Growing up in Kigali, Rwanda, Jabo attended a minor seminary and once planned to become a priest. His family supported the ... [Read More…]

Opinion

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

Online classes are not as effective as they seem

April 16, 2026 By Fermin Moreno

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