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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 […]

A long way from an old basketball

The first time Nia Leslie played soccer was with a basketball.  Thirteen years ago in Haiti, 9-year-old Nia was orphaned. She recalled kicking an old […]

News

Gallery: Cross country claims first and second place in annual Niamadu Classic

September 9, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The ACU cross country team began their season on Friday night at the Niamadu Classic in Abilene. The women's team came in first for the 4K race securing the top four spots with sophomore Saylor Stevenson coming in first. The men's team came in second ... [Read More…]

Reed begins semester as dean of Biblical studies

September 9, 2026 By Elizabeth Peralta Leave a Comment

Dr. Carson Reed became dean of the College of Biblical Studies in March, replacing Dr. Kenneth Cukrowski, who served as dean since June 2012 and has now returned to full-time teaching. Reed served in full-time ministry for 30 years as senior ... [Read More…]

Harrell, Filani return to Lubbock as ACU coaches

September 4, 2026 By Carter Calvin Leave a Comment

For several members of the ACU football team, Saturday’s trip to Lubbock will not feel like traveling to an unfamiliar stadium.  Head coach Keith Patterson, co-offensive coordinator and QB coach Graham Harrell and co-offensive coordinator and WR ... [Read More…]

Sports

Observations from ACU’s loss at Texas Tech

September 9, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

ACU had first-and-10 at the Texas Tech 15 with 11 minutes left Saturday night. Four plays later, the Wildcats had gained a single yard and handed the ball back. This was the deciding play, and the one the Wildcats should focus on. Not the 33-10 final. The drive started with 1:44 left in the third […]

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

September 6, 2026 By Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

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 opened Texas Tech’s 2026 season as the Red Raiders look to build on last year’s College Football Playoff appearance. Abilene Christian entered as a heavy underdog against the No. 12 […]

Wildcats Look Ahead to Houston After 1-2 Opening Weekend

September 4, 2026 By Alexis Stanley Leave a Comment

The Wildcats opened their regular season on Aug. 28-29 by hosting the annual ACU Invitational at Moody Coliseum, finishing 1-2 against Lamar University, California State University, Bakersfield, and the University of North Texas. ACU opened the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Lamar on Friday before falling to CSUB and UNT by identical 3-1 scores […]

Features

Six countries, one foundation

September 4, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

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. The freshman finance major said the experience gave ... [Read More…]

Opinion

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

Athletes today face pressure from every angle

April 15, 2026 By Nele Huth

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