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Normalize counseling on campus

December 4, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The popular saying is 'college is the best years of your life,’ yet behind the highlight reels is the dark reality that suicide is among the leading causes of death for college students.  The stigma around mental health only leads to suffering in silence, but normalizing counseling can save lives. The 2024-25 Health Minds Study found that ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD receives reports of harassment in two separate incidents

December 4, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

12/01/2025 0930 hrs. Theft, Don Morris Center An ACU Student reported their bicycle stolen from the Don Morris Center. A report for theft was taken but it was later discovered her bike was just misplaced and not stolen.  11/30/2025 2330 hrs. Harassment, Nelson Hall An ACU Student reported receiving harassing messages via social media from ... [Read More…]

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Letters of Love: Students spreading joy to hospital rooms one card at a time

November 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

As Ella Beeman walked from her BioChem class to the Bible building for Chapel, she thought about how the next hour would unfold. She had poured her heart into making the day happen, and now, it was finally here. She wondered if people would even show up. Students walked in front of her, in the same direction, but she was still not sure if they ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student’s scooter allegedly stolen during Chapel

November 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

11/17/2025 0850 hrs. Theft, Moody An ACU Student reported his scooter was stolen from Moody while he was in Chapel. The scooter was later recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.  11/12/2025 1206 hrs.  Medical Call, Dillard Hall An ACU Student called for a medical issue, they were transported to the hospital for evaluation. ACU PD and ... [Read More…]

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Grief isn’t a finish line

November 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

For months, I watched the life slowly drain out of his cancer-ridden body. It had come time for my family to put my childhood dog, Buddy, to rest. The doctor injected him with a needle. I blinked, and he was gone.  They laid his body on the table, and with tears streaming down my face, I said my goodbyes. I prayed he would wake up, but I ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student transported to hospital while under influence of alcohol, marijuana

November 13, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

11/09/2025 0130 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to Smith Adams for reports of a student under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. The student was transported to the hospital for treatment and a referral to the Dean of Students was made for the conduct violation.  11/07/2025 0845 hrs.  Suspicious Person, University ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football wraps up home season with Senior Day win over Utah Tech

November 11, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Wildcats defeated Utah Tech 31–10 on Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. The defense recorded four interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. E.J. Wilson rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. The win moved ACU to 6–4 overall and 5–1 in United Athletic Conference play. ACU completed an undefeated home season and will play its final two ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Juvenile allegedly steals speaker from Bean display table

November 6, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

11/03/2025 0800 hrs. Theft, ACU Campus ACUPD was contacted about several ACU-owned computers being sold locally. Upon investigation, it was found that the computers were stolen. The investigation is ongoing. 10/30/2025 1500 hrs.  Theft, The Bean A juvenile was observed stealing a speaker from the Bean’s display table. The speaker was ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football outlasts Tarleton with last-second field goal during Homecoming

November 4, 2025 by Naya Pacheco, Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

Football defeated No. 2 Tarleton State, 31–28, on a walk-off 47-yard field goal Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. The Homecoming matchup marked ACU’s seventh straight Homecoming win and handed the Texans their first loss of the season. The Wildcats took a 28–10 lead into the fourth quarter, but Tarleton tied the game with under a minute to ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Campus organizations celebrate with annual Homecoming Parade

November 3, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The annual Homecoming Parade kicked off game day with excitement and tradition on Saturday morning. Sororities, fraternities, and campus organizations showcased creative floats while handing out candy to children along the route. This year’s winners were Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and Sanctify. ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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BREAKING NEWS: The winners of the 2025 Homecoming Parade are: Sanctify in the student organization division, Ko Jo Kai in the sorority division and Gamma Sigma Phi in the fraternity division.

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