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Meeting all forms of violence with condemnation

January 15, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major parties are willing to admit in the past ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

ACU to join Western Athletic Conference in July

January 14, 2021 by Owen Simpson

ACU has been officially invited to the Western Athletic Conference Thursday, alongside Lamar, Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin and Southern Utah, effective July 1, ending eight years as a member of the Southland Conference. "It's been a long process that we had to work through," said Allen Ward, director of athletics. "It's a good day, and ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2021 to ban sets, significantly limit act capacity

January 14, 2021 by Owen Simpson

Sing Song, which has been delayed until April 22-24 at the Paramount Theatre, will undergo major changes in 2021 to follow health and safety guidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "These decisions were made with thinking safety in mind for our students," said Caddie Coupe, director of student activities and organizations. "We want to ... [Read More…]

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Tyler officials locate body of missing student

January 13, 2021 by Owen Simpson

Tyler officials have located the body of 21-year-old Corbin Stiefer, a senior history major from Tyler, who had been missing since Jan. 6. He was found just before 11 a.m. Wednesday morning near a drainage ditch on Toll 49, a few hundred yards from where his vehicle was found Tuesday night. There will be a candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. for ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News, News, Showcase

ACU expected to join WAC in Southland Conference mass exodus

January 12, 2021 by Owen Simpson

ACU is expected to be one of several new members welcomed to the Western Athletic Conference in an upcoming press conference Thursday. The announcement will end ACU's tenure with the Southland Conference since its transition to Div. I in 2013 and as a founding member in 1963. Several Southland Conference schools, including ACU, Lamar, Sam ... [Read More…]

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University receiving COVID-19 vaccine ‘sometime this spring’

January 9, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The university is establishing additional COVID-19 procedures for the spring semester and expects a vaccine to be available on campus "sometime this spring." "Once we receive it, we will notify you of our plans to make it available," said Dr. Schubert, president of the university. "Meanwhile, we will continue to require face masks and emphasize ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News, News, Showcase

Wildcats edge Huskies in first road conference matchup

January 7, 2021 by Owen Simpson

A 16-point lead for the Wildcats was quickly erased Wednesday night, but ACU (10-2, 2-0 SLC) pulled out its second conference win of the season, 66-63. "We'll always take road wins," head coach Joe Golding said. "Things didn't go right tonight, and we couldn't find any rhythm offensively. Our guys showed a lot of character down the stretch, and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Mason leads Wildcats to first conference win of the season

January 2, 2021 by Owen Simpson

Senior guard Coryon Mason scored a career-high 21 points that propelled the Wildcats to their first conference win of the season Saturday against Lamar, 83-65. "My teammates were finding me and seeing me early," Mason said. "Everybody was telling me to go out and play my game, so that's what I did." The Wildcats struggled to create separation ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Wildcats conclude non-conference slate with 82-44 victory

December 29, 2020 by Owen Simpson

ACU jumped out to a 21-0 lead against Dallas Christian Tuesday night, dominating in its final non-conference game of the season. "I was appreciative of the start we had. You look back to Howard Payne and McMurry games, we didn't get off to good starts like that," head coach Joe Golding said. "I thought they were locked in and ready to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Wildcats’ comeback falls short against Razorbacks

December 23, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats couldn't stop freshman guard Moses Moody down the stretch, as he finished with 21 points and Arkansas remained perfect on the year with an 85-72 victory Tuesday. "I think Arkansas is a top-25 team just like Texas Tech," said head coach Joe Golding. "Give them credit, that's the best anybody has done against our defense. They had so ... [Read More…]

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