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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 […]

Women’s tennis makes historic finish in WAC tournament

History was made for the women’s tennis team this season as the Wildcats advanced further than ever in the WAC tournament, finishing as the runner-up […]

News

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…]

Police log: Multiple students found under the influence of alcohol

September 4, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

8/26/2026 1740 hrs. Medical, Practice Fields                                                                                                             ACUPD responded to a heat-related injury at the practice fields. An athlete was treated for a ... [Read More…]

New Flock cameras on campus? Here’s what they actually do.

September 4, 2026 By Josiah Leave a Comment

ACUPD installed four Flock cameras, automated license plate readers, over the summer at the main intersections surrounding campus. The cameras were manufactured by Flock, are owned by the university and are maintained by the ACU Police ... [Read More…]

Sports

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 […]

Gallery: Soccer holds East Texas A&M in 3-0 home win

August 31, 2026 By Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

The Wildcats hosted East Texas A&M at Elmer Grey Stadium on Sunday, earning a 3-0 win. Shakira Kafero-Roberts scored the first goal early in the game. Addison Briscoe followed with a goal, and Audrey Coppinger scored the last goal of the game. This win brought their record to 2-1-2. The Wildcats will hit the road […]

Gallery: Volleyball drops match against Cal State Bakersfield

August 31, 2026 By Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

ACU Volleyball faced defeat against Cal State Bakersfield 3-1. ACU lost the first two sets as well as the fourth set, but won the third set with a final score of 25-22. Maddie Finnegan, junior outside hitter from Spokane, Washington, led the team in points scored with 13. The team will travel to the Fertitta […]

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

Football has things to fix ahead of Texas Tech test

September 2, 2026 By Zion Webb 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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