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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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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Candlelight Memorial calls for unity, honors 9/11 victims

September 12, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

In remembrance of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the College Republicans placed about 3,000 American flags outside of Moody, where they also led a candelight memorial Thursday night. The candelight memorial started years ago, but the group was unable to lead the event last year, so College Republicans president Emily ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD investigates connection in bike thefts

September 12, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/8/2025 1000 hrs. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Barret Hall Lot A vehicle was stolen from the Barret Hall Lot. CCTV was reviewed, and it showed three suspects burglarizing two vehicles and stealing the 3rd. Abilene PD is assisting in the investigation, and the vehicle was recovered the next day.  9/6/2025 2100 hrs. Traffic Accident, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats win home opener against SFA

September 8, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Daniel Curd

Football opened its home season Saturday night with a win, defeating No. 25 Stephen F. Austin 28–20 at Wildcat Stadium. The No. 16-ranked Wildcats forced three turnovers and scored 14 points off them to secure their fourth win in the last five games against FCS Top 25 teams. Redshirt senior running back Jordon Vaughn led the offense with two ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD investigates bicycle theft caught on video

September 4, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/2/2025 1530 hrs. Theft, Wessel Hall   A student reported a theft of their bicycle at the Wessel Hall bike racks. The bike was unsecured at the time of the theft. The video was reviewed and showed two suspects checking the bike rack before taking the student’s bike. The investigation is ongoing to identify the suspects.    8/29/2025 1620 ... [Read More…]

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NEXT Lab receives uranium fuel from Department of Energy

September 3, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

The Department of Energy will provide the university and Natura Resources with high-assay low-enriched uranium to support the development of the NEXT Lab's molten salt reactor. This type of uranium will have significant use in the design and testing phases of the NEXT Lab's pioneering project, the Natura MSR-1. The fuel allocation follows the ... [Read More…]

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Police log: ACUPD investigates alleged suspects in theft at UP

August 28, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

8/25/2025 1900 hrs. Theft, University Park Apartments   A student reported a theft of their cooler off their porch at UP. Video was reviewed and two suspects were seen removing the cooler from the porch. The suspects are a heavy-set black male and a skinny white male with long hair. The investigation is ongoing to identify the ... [Read More…]

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