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Gallery: “Year of Firsts” brings new experiences to campus

May 13, 2019 by Riley Fisher, Lexi Walter, Lauren Franco, Nicholas Cromwell and Meda Bow

The 2018-19 school year brought many exciting opportunities for students to campus, featuring a performance by Jesse McCartney, victories against Div. I football teams and appearances in March Madness. The highlights from the year are as follows: Jesse McCartney began the year and ended Wildcat week with a performance for the new freshmen in ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students enjoy free paddle boarding event sponsored by Cabinet

April 29, 2019 by Lexi Walter

The Cabinet hosted a paddle boarding and kayaking event at SUP Abilene on Sunday evening. In addition to kayaks and paddle boards, students had free access to a volleyball pit and hammocks. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: SGA celebrates Earth Day with Green Week events

April 27, 2019 by Riley Fisher, Meda Bow, Lexi Walter and Kalena Modgling

Starting on Earth Day, SGA partnered with Wildcats for Sustainability and other on-campus organizations to sponsor Green Week. Events raised awareness for recycling opportunities, food waste and donation opportunities. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Senior Candlelight Sendoff 2019

April 26, 2019 by Lexi Walter

Graduating seniors were honored during the annual Candlelight Sendoff Thursday night at the Beauchamp Amphitheater. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students exchange clothing as Green Week event

April 23, 2019 by Lexi Walter

Wildcats for Sustainability gathered around the GATA fountain on Monday afternoon to sponsor a thrift exchange for students to bring unwanted items and swap them for others. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students explore social clubs at All Club Rush

April 17, 2019 by Lexi Walter

Students had the opportunity to visit with members of different social clubs at the all club rush on Wednesday. Clubs met in the campus mall and provided food and activities for visitors. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Swing Cats offer weekly dance lessons

April 16, 2019 by Lexi Walter

The Swing Cats host weekly swing dancing lessons on Tuesday nights in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The lessons are open to any who are interested, regardless of their experience level. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students fly up during hot air balloon event

April 1, 2019 by Lexi Walter

The Cabinet hosted a Hot Air Balloon event Monday evening on the Zona Luce lawn. Students in groups of four were raised 100 feet for about one to two minutes. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Community celebrates historic March Madness debut at watch party

March 22, 2019 by Lexi Walter

The Abilene and ACU communities celebrated the Wildcats' historic first March Madness appearance with a watch party in Moody Coliseum on Thursday evening. Attendees played games, ate food donated by vendors and enjoyed each other's company during the intense game. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students prepare for Sing Song and Moody week

February 8, 2019 by Riley Fisher, Meda Bow and Lexi Walter

Students participating in Sing Song have been preparing since the first week of the semester. Each club and class act rehearses for eight hours each week to teach the performers their choreography and vocals. ... [Read More…]

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