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Gallery: New Member Orientation kicks off with annual Bid Day

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Sororities and Fraternities recently welcomed their new members with a festive and exciting Bid Day on Saturday, February 4. This marked the first day of orientation for the new members, who will spend the next two weeks getting to know each other, learning about club traditions and participating in various events. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men’s basketball swoops narrow victory against Utah Tech Trailblazers

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The men's basketball team recently faced off against the Utah Tech Trailblazers. In a hard-fought battle, the Wildcats came out on top, securing an 81-76 victory over the Trailblazers. The team looks to secure a 12th win of the season against their game with Seattle University on Wednesday. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Opera performs “Carousel,” first production in Boone Theater

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ACU Opera debuted Rogers and Hammerstein's "Carousel" on Friday. The story follows the characters Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan inside a small New England coastal town. It explores the themes of love, redemption, and the power of second chances through a dramatic turn when Billy sacrifices his own life to ensure his wife's happiness. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: 24-Hour Musical tells the heartwarming story of Junie B. Jones

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ACU's Alpha Psi Omega chapter raised money for the Living Waters Charity by putting on a show in the span of 24 hours. This year, the department chose to perform the beloved children's musical "Junie B. Jones" as their production. The musical, based on the popular book series by Barbara Park, follows the adventures of the feisty and funny first ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Martin Luther King Jr. walk gathers hundreds of Abilene community members

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The Abilene community came together Monday to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a peaceful walk through the streets of the city. The annual event gathered hundreds of participants who were united in their support for the civil rights leader's message of equality and justice for all. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Snow comes early to ACU with Christmas tree lighting

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Student Government Association held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday night, featuring a number of festive activities and live music. The event gathered students and community members from Abilene. SGA set up a sugar cookie decorating station where attendees could get creative and add their own personal touch to their treats. In ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men’s Basketball takes their 5th victory of the season against Arlington

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The Abilene Christian Men's Basketball team continues their winning streak with a dominant 88-42 victory over Arlington Baptist University at home. ACU started the game with a strong offensive effort, quickly jumping to a double-digit lead. The win improves ACU's record to 5 wins for the season. The team will look to continue their winning ways as ... [Read More…]

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