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Police Log: Fire at UP leaves damage

October 9, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/7/2025 0200 hrs. Fire, UP Apartments ACUPD and AFD responded to an apartment at the UP Apartments for reports of a fire. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival, but there was damage caused by the fire inside the apartment. No injuries reported.  10/2/2025 1130 hrs.  Criminal Mischief, Track and Field  An unknown suspect cut 2 ACU ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats defeat North Alabama at home

October 6, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Callie Brimberry

The Wildcats defeated the University of North Alabama 52-23 on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium. The victory marks the Wildcats' highest scoring game this season. Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, threw four touchdown passes, including two to Itty Henry, redshirt junior tight end from Belton. The defense recorded four ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Showcase, Sports

Student media is real media

October 2, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

I will never forget the moment I felt everything I had worked for and my entire career path discredited in one conversation. A conversation not with a stranger but among my inner circle. The people who had seen behind the scenes of my work for the past three years still could not grasp the significance of what I do. When discussing a recent ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Opinion

Police Log: Suspect arrested for allegedly stealing student’s phone

October 2, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/29/2025 1845 hrs. Medical Call, Rec Center ACUPD responded to the Student Recreation Center for a medical call. EMS responded, and the patient refused transport.  9/29/2025 1122 hrs.  Hit and Run, Campus Area A student reported damage to her vehicle caused by a hit-and-run. The student had been parked in several locations and was ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Greek Life teams compete in flag football rivalry week

September 26, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

Intramurals capped off the rivalry week of flag football season with two champ games on Thursday night. The women of Sigma Theta Chi defeated the women of Ko Jo Kai in a 7-6 victory. Following the women's game, the fraternity of Galaxy won 12-7 against Gamma Sigma Phi. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase

Police Log: ACUPD investigates assault report in Mabee Hall

September 25, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/22/2025 1900 hrs. Criminal Trespass, ACU Campus ACUPD issued criminal trespass warnings related to the recent bike thefts on campus.  9/22/2025 1000 hrs. Theft, Smith Adams Lot  A student reported their bike was stolen from the Smith Adams parking lot. ACUPD is investigating multiple bike thefts, and an arrest was made of the suspect on ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Police Log, Showcase

ACUPD solves chain of bike, car thefts

September 19, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

ACUPD is in the process of filing warrants against three suspects who allegedly stole eight bikes across campus in the span of two weeks. Detective Matthew Fox said the suspects are not affiliated with the university, and half of the bikes were recovered from pawn shops. The suspects were discovered after ACUPD reviewed surveillance footage ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Police Log: Student referred to dean after reported threat in Wessel Hall

September 18, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/16/2025 1530 hrs. Medical, Biblical Studies Building ACUPD and AFD responded to the Bible Building for a student having a medical issue. The student was treated on scene and declined EMS transport.  9/11/2025 1230 hrs.  Threat, Wessel Hall A student reported that another student threatened them in the common area of Wessel Hall. A ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Police Log

Students reflect on Charlie Kirk’s death, societal impact

September 17, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

Bonnie Haentsch, junior nursing major from Fort Worth, said she heard the news about the death of political activist Charlie Kirk during class alongside her nursing cohort. “I'm pretty sure blood left my body,” Haentsch said. “It was insane. I felt very sick after that, and it was a lot to take in. It was very sad. I think it took me a while to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase

Gallery: Wildcats battle Power Five opponent TCU in 42-21 loss

September 16, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Daniel Curd

ACU put together a strong second-half effort in Fort Worth on Saturday night but ultimately fell to TCU, 42-21. The Wildcats totaled over 400 yards of offense and scored four times after halftime, led by quarterback Stone Earle, who threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Rovaughn Banks Jr. recorded his second career 100-yard rushing game with 105 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU FB, ACU Football, Football, Horn Frogs, Horn Frogs Football, TCU Football

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