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Black History Month closes with AFRAM festival celebration

The Black Student Union will host the annual AFRAM Festival on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., outside the Campus Mall. This year’s theme is […]

Men’s basketball heads to Utah to begin road trip

After an 87-83 win over the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Saturday, the Wildcats are now 13-14 on the season and 5-9 in conference play, […]

SGA campaigns to soon begin as executive elections approach

Student Government Association executive elections are approaching in March, and current leaders are encouraging students to both run for office and vote, emphasizing the direct […]

Students celebrate culture, promote representation through hair and fashion pageant show

Black Student Union hosted its annual hair and fashion pageant show Saturday evening in the Hunter Welcome Center, drawing nearly 100 students for a pageant-style […]

New library dean brings 18 years of leadership to ACU

*Note: In an earlier version of the story it said ‘Mark McCowan, but it has since been changed to McCallon for accuracy. Dr. Lee Anne […]

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Black History Month closes with AFRAM festival celebration

February 25, 2026 By Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union will host the annual AFRAM Festival on Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., outside the Campus Mall. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Power,” with the message, “Branches reach higher because my roots run deep, growing in purpose,” said ... [Read More…]

SGA campaigns to soon begin as executive elections approach

February 25, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Student Government Association executive elections are approaching in March, and current leaders are encouraging students to both run for office and vote, emphasizing the direct impact SGA has on campus life. SGA President Tamil Adele, senior ... [Read More…]

Students celebrate culture, promote representation through hair and fashion pageant show

February 25, 2026 By Miah Trevino Leave a Comment

Black Student Union hosted its annual hair and fashion pageant show Saturday evening in the Hunter Welcome Center, drawing nearly 100 students for a pageant-style event celebrating culture and identity.  The show celebrates African American ... [Read More…]

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Men’s basketball heads to Utah to begin road trip

February 25, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

After an 87-83 win over the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Saturday, the Wildcats are now 13-14 on the season and 5-9 in conference play, with four games remaining. “We want to be playing our best basketball in March, late February and March, and hopefully we’re doing that, I don’t know,” head coach Brette Tanner […]

Wildcats split games against Tarleton, get rest on bye week

February 20, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

After splitting a pair of games against the Tarleton State University Texans on Saturday and Monday, the Wildcats are now 12-14 on the season and 4-9 in Western Athletic Conference games. On Monday, ACU lost in overtime 65-62 in Stephenville after beating the Texans 73-59 in Moody Coliseum on Saturday. The Texans opened overtime with […]

Vrsalovic named WAC Player of the Week ahead of two-match homestand

February 20, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

Masha Vrsalovic, a senior from Cochabamba, Colombia, was named the WAC Singles Player of the Week ahead of what will be the team’s last home matches until April. This past weekend, Vrsalovic, in her fourth season at ACU, dominated both of her singles matches.  After taking the doubles point alongside Alice Klinteby, senior from Falkenberg, […]

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New library dean brings 18 years of leadership to ACU

February 20, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

*Note: In an earlier version of the story it said ‘Mark McCowan, but it has since been changed to McCallon for accuracy. Dr. Lee Anne Paris was named the new Dean of Library Services and ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Abilene is more interesting than you think

February 20, 2026 By Olivia Cromis Leave a Comment

New Brew = New buzz, Campus needs another coffee option

February 12, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Discerning our vocations

February 10, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

Graduating into uncertainty: The job search facing the class of 2026

January 30, 2026 By Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

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REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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