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Abilene vehicle impound auction set for Saturday

March 25, 2015 by Jonathan Raitz

The Abilene Vehicle Impound is having their first vehicle auction of the year at 10 a.m. Saturday. The impound has been hosting auctions since the mid-'80s as an alternative to letting impounded cars rust away. Impound coordinator Janice Holden said she sees the impound lot and this auction as beneficial options for damaged and/or abandoned ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Abilene

Theatre musical crams high school into one day

March 25, 2015 by Emily Studer

The Department of Theatre conducted its second 24 HR Musical Sunday evening, preparing, practicing and performing High School Musical over a single 24-hour period and raising more than $600 for Living Water International. Living Water International is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and money to help end the water crisis in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Theatre

Students deliver intentional care on Guatemala mission trip

March 24, 2015 by Rachel Fritz

This year, a wide array of students went to Suchitepequez, Guatemala, to provide medical care and provide quality healthcare to its citizens. Every month, students and health professionals travel to West Guatemala with Health Talents International to carry out mobile medical and dental clinics. ACU has partnered with organization and regularly ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, News, Showcase Tagged With: Mission Trips

Bears sweep ‘Cats at home

March 24, 2015 by Savanah Silva

Wildcat softball was back in action this weekend in a three-game series against the University of Central Arkansas Bears. The Wildcats were coming off of one of their biggest wins of the season Tuesday when they rallied from four runs down to defeat UT- Arlington on the road 7-6. The 'Cats were hoping this momentum would carry through to the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Softball

Tennis finds mixed results in latest competition

March 24, 2015 by Hannah Little

The men's tennis team won both its dual matches on Saturday against McMurry and the University of the Southwest. The Wildcats impressed many this weekend, with a 6-1 win over McMurry and a 4-0 victory over Southwest. ACU had five out of the six wins in singles competition against McMurry and two out of the three wins in doubles competition. The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Tennis

What do Ted Cruz and Kanye West have in common?

March 24, 2015 by Optimist Editorial Board

A few days ago our very own Texan, Sen. Ted Cruz, announced that he is running for president in 2016. Like many politicians, this charismatic, outspoken congressman has as many extreme supporters as he does opponents. Some of these opponents are so passionate that they have created petitions and campaigns to knock Cruz out of the presidential ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: Editorial

‘Cats claim four victories

March 24, 2015 by Hannah Null

Track and field participated in two meets this weekend - the TCU Invitational and the McMurry University War Hawk Classic - where it claimed four victories. Along with those victories, 21 Wildcats finished in the top five of their events. The TCU Invitational welcomed sophomore distance runner Diana Garcia Muñoz with a first-place finish in the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Track & Field

‘Cats crush Cowboys to get series win

March 24, 2015 by Collin Wieder

The ACU baseball team won its first Southland Conference series of the season against McNeese State last weekend at Crutcher Scott Field. Head coach Britt Bonneau felt this was huge for team as they have played tough teams to start the season. "It was big for these guys we have been playing some tough baseball lately and things haven't gone ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

ISIS supporters breach Abilene website

March 24, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

A group claiming to be supporters of ISIS breached the server of an Abilene website Tuesday morning. The team posted sentences such as the "Islamic state will restore dignity for Muslims" on the altered page. Team System Dz, according to Geektime.com, claims to be a group of anti-Israeli Arab youth. The hacked website, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Police officer turned poet to share literary work on campus

March 23, 2015 by Dani Burrell

Sarah Cortez, Houston guest poet and ex police officer, will share her literary work about her time as a police officer at multiple events on campus. Under the direction of Dr. Beatriz Walker, Hispanos Unidos and Sigma Delta Pi sponsor, the two organizations will unite to spend the afternoon meeting with Cortez. The event will take place ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

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