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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

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

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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A Homecoming Out West: Weekend to feature host of activities

October 31, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

The university is taking alumni and students “Out West” for a Homecoming weekend with activities from Thursday to Sunday. From performances of Shrek: The Musical and the Homecoming parade to the highly anticipated football matchup against Tarleton State University, the Alumni Association has been working for the past year to create a Homecoming ... [Read More…]

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Break the silence: Not my story, but still my fight

October 31, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

My older sister, Brittany, was always the “tough one.” Not a tear shed when she broke her arm. Nothing seemed to bother her. A trait, I envied. But some burdens are too great to bare. Some pain even the strongest among us cannot carry. And just eight days after her 18th birthday, Brittany, who I had spent my entire life looking up to, finally ... [Read More…]

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Student reaction keeps University Park locks in place

October 31, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

University Park is asking residents for feedback after postponing a project to remove the internal deadbolt locks from the UP units. UP residents originally were notified via email on Oct. 17 that “all internal operated deadbolts will be removed from the UP apartment units. To ensure that emergency and maintenance personnel can always respond ... [Read More…]

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Police log: Marijuana found in UP apartment

October 31, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/27/2025 15000 hrs.  Theft, Smith Adams Lot A student reported that his bike was stolen from the bike rack at the Smith Adams bike racks. Surveillance video was reviewed, and a suspect was observed taking the bike. The investigation is ongoing to identify the suspect.  10/22/2025 1500 hrs. Possession of Marijuana, UP Apartments ACUPD ... [Read More…]

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University recognizes Turning Point chapter

October 22, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

Six weeks after the death of conservative media personality Charlie Kirk, the university now has its own chapter of Turning Point USA, the organization he founded. The local Turning Point chapter has become a recognized student organization, which was announced on TPUSA's Instagram feed on Oct. 5. The group is led by its five officers: Cole ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Suspects allegedly steal two unlocked vehicles from dorm halls

October 22, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/16/2025 1230 hrs. Missing Item, Edwards Hall A student reported that his scooter was stolen from the Edwards Hall bike rack. Video was reviewed and another student was seen taking the scooter. The student was contacted and returned the scooter; he mistakenly took the wrong scooter. No charges filed.  10/17/2025 0030 hrs.  Unauthorized ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: ‘No Kings’ protest takes place in Washington, D.C.

October 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

Protestors gathered in Washington, D.C. to participate in the nationwide 'No Kings' protest on Oct. 11. Organizers estimated that millions of people joined across the country in a series of demonstrations against the Trump administration. The event in D.C. consisted of signage, costumes and musical performances. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase

Police Log: Alcohol found in Smith Adams dorm room

October 17, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/11/2025 2230 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to report of alcohol in a dorm room. Residence Life was on scene and found alcohol in a dorm room. The students who reside in the room were referred to the Dean of Students for the conduct violations. No citations issued.  10/8/2025 1800 hrs.  Reckless Damage, Nelson ... [Read More…]

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