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Gallery: Annual FilmFest Gala returns to the Paramount Theater

April 8, 2022 by Meghan Long

The Learning Studio presented its 18th annual FilmFest Gala at the historic Paramount Theater on Thursday evening. The event was open to the ACU community and attendees watched several student-created short films. This year's winning films included: Best Picture – “Face Down” People’s Choice – “Sola Nocte” Best Director – Kaden Vasquez, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Department of Theatre concludes season with ‘Bus Stop’

April 7, 2022 by Meghan Long

The Department of Theatre is concluding its 2021-22 season with a production of William Inge's 'Bus Stop' in Culp Theatre. The play follows the story of a group of travelers who are stranded in a diner during a snow storm. The show, directed by Gary Varner, runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday and April 22-23 and tickets can be purchased by calling ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Greek Life, mixed voice acts perform in Sing Song 2022

April 3, 2022 by Meghan Long and Taelyn Williams

Members of 13 sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts performed in three Sing Song shows for audiences at the Taylor County Expo Center on Friday and Saturday. In the women's division, the act themes included: the women of Sigma Theta Chi as bridesmaids the women of GATA as Smoky the Bear the women of Ko Jo Kai as tooth fairies ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball overcomes Ladyjacks in home opening final

March 8, 2022 by Meghan Long

After two losses earlier in the weekend, the softball team defeated the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks 4-3 in its final matchup of the series at Poly Wells Field on Saturday. The Wildcats now stand 1-2 in conference play and 9-10 overall as they prepare to face the University of Incarnate Word at home on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball crushes Marist in weekend series

March 8, 2022 by Meghan Long

The baseball team defeated the Marist College Red Foxes 10-8 in home series final at Crutcher Scott Field on Sunday. After a successful weekend, the Wildcats stand 7-4 overall as they prepare to face Baylor on Wednesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball crushes Cardinals in home matchup

February 25, 2022 by Meghan Long

The men's basketball team defeated the Lamar University Cardinals 77-42 in Teague Special Events Center on Thursday evening. As they enter their final few games, the Wildcats stand 9-6 in conference play and prepare to face Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcat baseball falls short in four game opening series

February 21, 2022 by Meghan Long

The baseball team was defeated 1-3 in its season-opening four game series against North Dakota State at Crutcher Scott Field on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. After a successful first game, the Wildcats fell throughout the remainder of the weekend. They now stand 1-3 as they prepare to face Michigan State in a home series beginning Friday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball falls to Tarleton State

February 13, 2022 by Meghan Long

The women's basketball team was defeated by the Tarleton State Texans 67-73 in Teague Special Events Center Saturday afternoon. Attendees wore pink and participated in Valentine-themed games. The Wildcats now stand 7-6 in conference play as they prepare to face Sam Houston State University on Thursday.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: SGA ends Sadie Hawkins week with skate night

February 12, 2022 by Meghan Long

The Student Government Association ended its revamped Sadie Hawkins Week with a skate night at The Skatin' Place on Friday. Attendees roller skated, listened to music and played games with their dates. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Fraternities and sororities complete spring New Member Orientation

February 10, 2022 by Mariah Williams and Meghan Long

The Office of Student Life granted fraternities and sororities an additional three days of New Member Orientation due to weather-related event cancelations Thursday and Friday. Between Sunday and Wednesday, prospective members completed the joining process and became new members of their organizations. ... [Read More…]

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
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3. Freshman White

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29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

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