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Gallery: Department of Theatre opens spring musical “Songs for a New World”

May 6, 2021 by David Mitchell

The Department of Theatre is preparing for the final production of its season, "Songs for a New World." Directed by Dawne Swearingen-Meeks, chair of the Department of Theatre, "Songs" opens Thursday evening in Fulks Theater and is scheduled to run through Saturday. Live-stream tickets are available at acu.edu/theatre.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Greek Life, class acts celebrate victors of Sing Song 2021

April 26, 2021 by David Mitchell and Meghan Long

The student directors of Sing Song 2021 presented first place awards to winning Greek Life and class acts in the categories of costumes, vocals and entertainment on Sunday night in the Teague Special Events Center after the acts gave their final performance at 2 p.m. This year's overall winners are as follows: In the men's division, the men of ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball sweeps UIW Cardinals in doubleheader

April 25, 2021 by David Mitchell

The baseball team defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 10-7 and 8-3 in a doubleheader at Crutcher Scott Field Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now stand 21-17 as they prepare to conclude their series against UIW in Abilene Sunday.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Hosts and hostesses, a cappella groups perform during Sing Song 2021

April 24, 2021 by David Mitchell and Meghan Long

The hosts and hostesses of Sing Song 2021 and members of Daybreak, Hilltop, Foundation and Grace Note entertained audience members between the Greek Life and class acts. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Greek Life, class acts perform in Sing Song 2021 at the Paramount

April 24, 2021 by Meghan Long and David Mitchell

Two acts in the men's division, four acts in the women's division and four acts in the classes division perform in Sing Song 2021 for socially distance audience members at the Paramount Theater between Thursday and Sunday.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball survives close matchup with Mavericks

April 14, 2021 by David Mitchell

The baseball team narrowly defeated the UT Arlington Mavericks 11-10 at Crutcher Scott Field on Tuesday night. The Wildcats now stand 19-15 as they prepare to face Texas in Austin on Friday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s soccer crushes Cardinals in home finale

April 10, 2021 by David Mitchell

The women's soccer team defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 2-0 in its final home game of the season at Elmer Gray Stadium Friday evening. The Wildcats finished their regular season 11-5-2 as they prepare to compete in the Southland Conference Tournament in Beaumont Tuesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Student Government Association presents annual freshman formal

April 10, 2021 by David Mitchell

Student Government Association hosted a formal for the class of 2024 at the SODA District Courtyard Friday night. Many freshmen did not have a senior prom in high school because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so SGA put together a night full of music and dancing for them to enjoy. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Fraternities and sororities saddle up for Intramural Rodeo

April 9, 2021 by David Mitchell

The Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Club hosted its 65th annual Intramural Rodeo at the Taylor County Expo Center Thursday night. Fraternities, sororities and other groups competed in several different events such as cattle wrangling and calf branding. The Riding Club held barrel races and performed routines with their horses.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Northwestern State rallies to defeat Wildcat baseball in extra innings

April 2, 2021 by David Mitchell

The baseball team fell to the Northwestern State Demons 8-2 in a matchup at Crutcher Scott Field Thursday Evening. Both teams struggled to score throughout the game, but the Demons scored six runs in the 12th inning to come away with the win. The Wildcats now stand 15-9 as they prepare to continue their series against Northwestern State in Abilene ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.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 officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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