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Gallery: BSU marches for change in Parade of Peace

October 15, 2020 by David Mitchell

Members of the ACU community gathered at the Hardin Administration Building to peacefully protest racial injustice during the Parade of Peace Wednesday morning. Led by the Black Student Union, students, faculty and staff silently marched across campus with homemade signs in a time of reflection. After marching to the GATA Fountain, BSU members ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s soccer falls to Louisiana Tech in overtime

October 12, 2020 by David Mitchell

The Wildcats fell to the Louisiana Tech Techsters 2-1 in overtime during their home game Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now stand 2-2-1 as they prepare to face Dallas Baptist on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Freshmen create TikToks, musical performances for Follies 2020

October 5, 2020 by David Mitchell

The class of 2024 participated in a Freshman Follies competition unlike any other on Friday night. Instead of performing on a stage, freshmen created individual and group TikToks to comply with social distancing guidelines. The best TikToks and talent videos premiered at Town & Country Drive-In Theater, followed by a free screening of "E.T." ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: ASA reunites with Hakuna Matata Night

September 19, 2020 by David Mitchell

The African Students Association welcomed students back for the fall semester at its Hakuna Matata Night at the Hunter Welcome Center pavilion Friday evening. Attendees gathered in a time of fellowship and learned about upcoming ASA activities. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Brian Imbus mesmerizes students at Cabinet’s hypnotist event

September 19, 2020 by David Mitchell

The Cabinet invited hypnotist Brian Imbus to perform a live hypnotism show in Cullen Auditorium on Friday evening. Students in the audience watched as their classmates acted differently while hypnotized.     ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: All fraternity, sorority rushes begin pledging season

September 13, 2020 by David Mitchell

Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in pledging this semester met with members of different fraternities and sororities at the All Fraternity and Sorority Rushes on Friday and Saturday night. Fraternity and sorority groups remained socially distanced across the campus mall and provided games and refreshments for students. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Abilene honors Jacob Blake with peaceful protest

September 3, 2020 by David Mitchell

Citizens of Abilene gathered at Rose Park Tuesday evening to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. Several community members spoke about injustices they have faced and societal changes they'd like to see. Despite the inclement weather, peaceful protesters unified to encourage others to protest racial injustices. Counter-protesters stood alongside ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Local bands close Wildcat Week with concert in campus mall

August 24, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Three student-led bands performed for the class of 2024 on Saturday night to close Wildcat Week. Lundi, Rosemary Beach and Weston & the Evergreen played between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. while students met with representatives from local churches and enjoyed dinner from various food trucks. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students explore Abilene, campus throughout Wildcat Week

August 23, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Despite stringent health and safety requirements, new students had many opportunities to explore the activities and organizations available to them throughout Wildcat Week. Planned events included paddle boarding, time at Maxx Air Trampoline Park, axe throwing, a movie at the Paramount Theater, introductions to campus organizations and more. In ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students dress up for “Space Jam” showing in stadium

August 22, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Wildcat Week participants watched "Space Jam" on Anthony Field in Wildcat Stadium on Friday night. The student dressed in the best costume won a pair of Airpods, and the runner-up received a Wildcat Week hat. ... [Read More…]

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