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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

ACU alumni relations plans second international trip to Portugal

October 21, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Alumni will have the opportunity to travel to Portugal in September 2027 as the university continues developing a travel program designed to strengthen connections between alumni and the university. The 13-day trip will take participants through ... [Read More…]

Missions Week encourages local and international missions

October 21, 2026 By Kendall Stacey Leave a Comment

Missions Week began with the nonprofit and volunteer fair on Monday. This week, events will lead up to the World Wide Witness application night on Wednesday. At the nonprofit and volunteer fair, students were encouraged to explore missions ... [Read More…]

Beyond the ballot: Voting and civic engagement at ACU

October 16, 2026 By Taylor Harrison Leave a Comment

For ACU students planning to vote in the Nov. 3 general election, early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. The deadline to register to vote in Texas for this election was Monday, Oct. ... [Read More…]

Sports

Offense shines in Wildcats’ third straight win, moves to 3-0 in UAC play

October 21, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Wildcat football seems to have hit a groove with three straight wins ahead of its bye week, taking down North Alabama 31-28 on a walk-off field goal to improve to 3-0 in United Athletic Conference play and 4-4 overall after starting 1-4. The dagger came from the guy who did it before: Brandon Perez, the […]

Gallery: Golf hosts Abilene Christian Intercollegiate at Halbert National

October 21, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

ACU men’s and women’s golf hosted the inaugural Abilene Christian Intercollegiate Oct. 19-21 at Halbert National Golf Course, a 7,542-yard, par-72 course designed by Tom Fazio and built on land belonging to ACU alumnus David D. Halbert, who invested more than $50 million in the project. The tournament featured a nationally competitive field, with several […]

Gallery: Soccer dominates West Georgia in 4-0 win

October 21, 2026 By Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Soccer defeated West Georgia 4-0 on Friday, extending its win streak to three games. The Wildcats dominated the first half, scoring all four goals before halftime. Gracie Kelly scored her first goal of the season 38 minutes into the game. The Wildcats tied Eastern Kentucky 1-1 on Sunday. Their next game is Oct. 25 against […]

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

ACU finally played a complete half. Now it needs two.

October 9, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

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

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