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Gallery: Parents send off class of 2024 at goodbye blessing

August 17, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Parents shared a final moment of blessing with the class of 2024 at the goodbye blessing in Wildcat Stadium on Monday night. Socially distant families continued the tradition of singing "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" and prayed over the incoming freshmen. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students begin Wildcat Week with move-in

August 17, 2020 by Riley Fisher, David Mitchell, Dillon Daniel and Sydney Varner

Incoming freshman started Wildcat Week by moving into their residence halls on Sunday with the assistance of parents, friends and Wildcat Week volunteers. Students were limited to two guests in their rooms during the move-in process, and all volunteers wore masks throughout the day. ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: April 21- 28, 2020

April 30, 2020 by David Mitchell

04/21/2020 5:10 p.m.- NOISE VIOLATION- ADJUNCT AREA: 500 BLK EN 19TH ST A citizen reported hearing loud music in the area.  Officers located the residence, tenants agreed to turn music down, no action taken. 04/23/2020 6:07 p.m.- DISCHARGE OF FIREARM- ADJUNCT AREA: 2600 BLK ROUNTREE DR A citizen reported hearing shots fired near his ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: For The Record, Police Log, Showcase

Police Log: April 14- 21, 2020

April 24, 2020 by David Mitchell

04/15/2020 11:20 a.m.- BURGLARY (MOTOR VEHICLE)- ADJUNCT AREA: 2200 BLK LINCOLN DR A citizen reported that someone had burglarized his UNLOCKED vehicle overnight in the 2200 blk of Lincoln Dr. residence. 04/15/2020 9:35 p.m.- WELFARE CHECK- ADJUNCT AREA: 500 BLK EN 23RD ST ACUPD assisted Abilene PD with a subject who was passed inside a ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: April 7-14, 2020

April 17, 2020 by David Mitchell

04/07/2020 8:15 a.m.- BURGLARY (BUSINESS)- ACU FACILITIES: ONSTEAD SCIENCE CENTER ACUPD investigated an unlocked door at the Onstead Science Center and determined that a series of burglaries had occurred. Subsequent investigation resulted in the identification of the suspect and recovery of a large assortment of computers, electronics, and tools ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: For The Record, Police Log, Showcase

Police Log: March 24 – 31, 2020

April 2, 2020 by David Mitchell

03/24/2020 8:54 p.m.- ANIMAL CALL- ACU FACILITIES: LUNSFORD TRAIL ACUPD responded to a citizen complaint of unleashed dogs on the Lunsford Trail. The dogs were located and found to be under control/command of the owner. No action. 03/25/2020 12:09 a.m.- FIREWORKS VIOLATION- ADJUNCT AREA: 1800 BLK LINCOLN DR A citizen reported neighbors ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: For The Record, Police Log, Showcase

Gallery: Men’s basketball falls to No. 1 seed Stephen F. Austin

March 4, 2020 by David Mitchell

The Wildcats were defeated by the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 77-72 in their final home game of the season in Moody Coliseum on Tuesday night. The Wildcats now stand 19-11 as they prepare to face Incarnate Word on Saturday.     ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

Gallery: BSU celebrates Black History Month with African American Festival

March 1, 2020 by David Mitchell

The Black Student Union finished celebrating Black History Month with the African American Festival at The Well Church on Saturday night. The festival included performances of cultural poetry pieces, music and a time of fellowship.   ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

Gallery: Baseball outmatches Youngstown State Penguins

February 28, 2020 by David Mitchell

The Wildcat baseball team defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 5-2 after a dominant defensive effort at Crutcher Scott Field on Thursday night. The Wildcats now stand 6-3 as they continue their series with the Penguins this weekend. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

Gallery: Women’s basketball survives close contest with Bearkats

February 27, 2020 by David Mitchell

The women's basketball team narrowly defeated the Sam Houston State Bearkats 94-91 in Moody Coliseum on Wednesday evening. The Wildcats now stand 13-4 in conference play as they prepare to face Central Arkansas on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

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