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Newest Wildcat Venture seeks to better the environment

February 2, 2018 by Davis Hill

The Wildcat Venture program of COBA has given way for a new student-run company called Earthworks Compost. Bryson Jennings, senior agribusiness major from Azle, started his composting company in May 2017, to better the environment.  "People think too much into recycling as taboo," Jennings said. Many recycling initiatives at ACU have ... [Read More…]

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America was built on compromise

January 30, 2018 by Davis Hill

Businesses would tell you that compromise is rooted in losing, and no matter what the compromise comes to, neither side is truly happy with the result. However, in a country dictated by partisan agendas, compromise is the best option for inclusive policy. On Jan. 20, 2018, a government shutdown resulted from politicians refusing to compromise on ... [Read More…]

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AEI starting book club

January 26, 2018 by Davis Hill

The American Enterprise Institute Executive Council is starting a book club this semester. AEI is committed to connecting students at ACU to the world beyond Texas and has been active on campus in the past by hosting speakers on campus and helping with internships. The mission of the book club is to "bring students together from different majors ... [Read More…]

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Television monopoly takes over Abilene

December 1, 2017 by Davis Hill

Sinclair Broadcast Group, one the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, plans on merging with Tribune Media Company. Sinclair Broadcast Group currently owns and operates 193 local news stations, more than any telecommunications company in the nation. If the merger is approved by the Federal Communications Commission Sinclair ... [Read More…]

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SA set to host Christmas Slam

December 1, 2017 by Davis Hill

Students' Association's will host their annual Christmas Slam in Moody Coliseum on Dec. 9. The event will feature a double header with the men's basketball team playing at 2 p.m. and the women's basketball team playing at 4 p.m. Food and prizes will be available during both games, including $1000 worth of prizes. Winning will no longer be ... [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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