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Homecoming Queen nominees chosen

October 19, 2017 by Allison Crist

Twelve women were nominated to be part of the 2017 Homecoming Court. The Homecoming Queen will be named Saturday during halftime. Karen Baker, Tri Kappa Gamma, a sports management major from Austin, will be escorted by her father Wayne Baker. “I’m honored, and unbelievably excited, I am honestly elated over it. It is a huge honor that my ... [Read More…]

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Love>cancer, Student Hopes to Spread Awareness for IBC

October 12, 2017 by Allison Crist

Across campus, students and faculty find a cause to stand behind as sophomore biology major, Tat Cordts, shares her mother’s story. It began when her mother, Jennifer Cordts, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive breast cancer. In an interview with Tat Cordts, she shared her mother’s journey and their family’s hope to spread awareness. “It ... [Read More…]

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Dogs of ACU

October 6, 2017 by Allison Crist

What better time to get a dog than in college? This year at ACU there are some notable new and old faces on the block. You might catch yourself liking their pictures on Instagram, petting them as they walk the Lunsford, or playing with them at the intramural fields. When interviewed, a few dog moms and dads shared something special about their ... [Read More…]

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Players look forward to opening game

September 14, 2017 by Allison Crist

A long-awaited date for Wildcats, Sept. 16 marks the grand opening of the new Wildcat Stadium and the first home game of the season. Four players shared what they are most looking forward to about the upcoming game on Anthony Field. Kade Parmelly, freshman offensive lineman: “One thing I am looking forward to about playing in the new stadium ... [Read More…]

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
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2. Sigma Theta Chi
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Ko Jo Kai and Trojans took first place at the 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The event led by the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club, allowed students to participate in various rodeo events such as steer riding, cow sorting and double mugging.Below are the overall results:First place, Men’s Division: TrojansFirst place, Women’s Division: Ko Jo KaiRodeo King: Hudson Delleney, TrojansRodeo Queen: Hailey Pasley, Zeta Phi AlphaRoughie: Addie KellTo view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📸: Ashley Henderson #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acurodeo ... See MoreSee Less

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The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two overall film categories. To read more about the winners and to view the photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📝: Ashley Henderson 📸: Callie Brimberry #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acufilmfest ... See MoreSee Less

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