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Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

May 5, 2025 by Daniel Curd and Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre on Sunday night. The ACU community joined seniors in worship and reflection as faculty and staff offered prayers and encouragement. Bible professor Beth Ann Fisher opened the evening with a prayer, and psychology professor Rachael Riley delivered the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

May 2, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Students gathered in Moody Coliseum on Friday night for the Wildcat World Cup, a Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by ACU Club Esports. The event featured both an ACU student bracket and a cash-prize bracket, with participants competing on the main stage. In addition to the tournament, student-run businesses set up around the venue, and attendees ... [Read More…]

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Tariffs are the last thing struggling students need

April 25, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Gen Z is juggling student debt, inflation and a shaky job market. Now it’s getting hit with tariffs, too. On April 4, 2025, the U.S. stock market experienced a sharp and immediate decline after President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on imports from more than 60 countries. The Wall Street Journal reports that the S&P ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students showcase talents at inaugural ACU’s Got Talent

April 18, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Students gathered at Boone Theatre last Tuesday for ACU’s Got Talent, a student showcase hosted by the Campus Activities Board. The event featured a variety of performances, including singing, instrumental music, interpretive dance, dramatic readings and group acts. Attendees enjoyed popcorn, drinks and event T-shirts. This year marked the first ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students compete in fourth annual Olympic Games

April 9, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Students took part in the fourth annual ACU Olympic Games, held Monday through Thursday and hosted by the Student Government Association and Intramurals. The week included both individual and team competitions such as track, swimming, bouldering, weightlifting, ultimate frisbee, cornhole, and relay races. On Tuesday, students also enjoyed popsicles ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students deliver vibrant performances in Sing Song 2025

March 29, 2025 by Daniel Curd, Sarah Thompson and Steven Infante Leave a Comment

Sing Song 2025 lit up Moody Coliseum as 14 sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage for their performances. With themes ranging from Barbie and Vikings to alligators and jazz musicians, each act brought creativity and precision to the ACU tradition. From colorful costumes to powerful vocals, the weekend also featured standout ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Track and Field open outdoor season with four wins at Wes Kittley Invitational

March 24, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

The track and field team opened its outdoor season by hosting the Wes Kittley Invitational at Elmer Gray Stadium on Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats earned four event wins and recorded several top performances across running, jumping and throwing events. The meet also served as the team’s first opportunity to compare results with other Western ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats win West Texas Classic in Abilene’s first women’s golf tournament

March 4, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

ACU hosted the first West Texas Classic at Abilene Country Club on Monday and Tuesday. The Wildcats won the team championship with a 21-over 581, finishing 12 strokes ahead of second-place Tarleton State. Ryann Honea secured the individual title, finishing 2-under 138 as the only golfer to finish below par. Due to heavy winds, the tournament ended ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: AFRAM Festival celebrates final day of Black History Month

March 3, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union and the Office of Inclusion, Equity and Belonging hosted the AFRAM Festival on Friday at the Campus Mall. The event celebrated Black history and culture with live performances, including praise dance, poetry, singing and dance. Attendees enjoyed barbecue, line dancing, a church fair, a photo shoot and custom AFRAM T-shirts. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Opera brings Hansel and Gretel to life with weekend performance

February 25, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

ACU Opera performed Hänsel und Gretel last Friday and Saturday nights. The production, directed by Dr. Rick Piersall, placed the story in a setting influenced by historical struggles. “Our production takes place in this mixture of imaginary time and color, hard human reality. Starvation, economic hardship and disease have shaken Hänsel and ... [Read More…]

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

Note: An earlier post included a spelling error, so we have since updated it for accuracy.

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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