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Gallery: Students gather across campus to watch Super Bowl LX

February 8, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Students gathered across campus Sunday afternoon to watch Super Bowl LX as the New England Patriots faced the Seattle Seahawks. Residence halls hosted watch parties with food and friends filling lounges and lobbies, while another crowd gathered in the Bean for a campuswide viewing. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Clubs begin new member orientation after weather delay

February 1, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process. Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their ... [Read More…]

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Graduating into uncertainty: The job search facing the class of 2026

January 30, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Walking across campus, past GATA Fountain and the halls of the Mabee Business Building, the conversations I overhear have a familiar, anxious rhythm. Whether it’s at the Bean or after Chapel lets out, the talk among my fellow seniors inevitably turns to the future. We’re just months away from graduation, a moment we’ve worked toward for upwards ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students make the most of the storm with sleds and snowball fights

January 26, 2026 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Snow began falling across Abilene on Friday night and continued through the weekend, leaving campus blanketed in white by Sunday. In response to the winter weather, the university canceled classes Monday and extended the closure through at least Tuesday. Students and community members took advantage of the snow with sleds, snowball fights and ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: 24-hour musical returns with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

January 20, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter returned to the stage with another 24-hour musical challenge, this time presenting Bye Bye Birdie. The classic production follows rock-and-roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie as he prepares to leave for the Army, prompting a media frenzy and chaos in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio. This year’s performance supported ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball stays hot in conference play with 82–54 win

January 17, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Women's basketball picked up its fifth conference win on Saturday, defeating Southern Utah 82–54 at Moody Coliseum. Payton Hull led the Wildcats with 21 points, while Erin Woodson and Emma Troxell each chipped in 16. Natalia Chavez added 11 in 26 minutes. ACU controlled the paint with 52 points inside and turned 23 Southern Utah turnovers into 29 ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students celebrate global culture at Ethnos Frequencies

November 19, 2025 by Daniel Curd

This year’s annual Ethnos show took place Friday and Saturday nights at the Boone Family Theatre. Organized by the International Student Association, the theme for Ethnos was “Frequencies,” which highlighted diverse acts performed by student groups and local Abilene organizations. The show closed with a multilingual worship set by Global Worship, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Campus lights up for Litmas festivities

November 10, 2025 by Daniel Curd

The Student Government Association hosted its annual Litmas celebration Sunday night, bringing students and community members to the Campus Mall for an evening of festive activities, food and live music. This year’s tree lighting illuminated the area with twinkling lights as the celebration began. Attendees decorated Christmas ornaments, sipped hot ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football outlasts Tarleton with last-second field goal during Homecoming

November 4, 2025 by Naya Pacheco, Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson

Football defeated No. 2 Tarleton State, 31–28, on a walk-off 47-yard field goal Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. The Homecoming matchup marked ACU’s seventh straight Homecoming win and handed the Texans their first loss of the season. The Wildcats took a 28–10 lead into the fourth quarter, but Tarleton tied the game with under a minute to ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Ogres, donkeys and dragons take the stage in Homecoming’s ‘Shrek: The Musical’

October 31, 2025 by Daniel Curd

The Department of Theatre is bringing the beloved animated story “Shrek the Musical” to life for this year’s Homecoming production. With performances scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a matinee show on Sunday at 2 p.m., the show invites audiences into a fairy tale world full of humor, heart, and unforgettable characters. The ... [Read More…]

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