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KACU seeking funding amid coronavirus pandemic

May 9, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

KACU has seen negative repercussions from the coronavirus outbreak, including the postponement of one of their largest fundraising campaigns during the school year. The student media outlets on campus have felt the pressures that the coronavirus pandemic has brought to ACU. The Optimist has a smaller staff, and ACUTV has no sports to cover ... [Read More…]

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Nursing and basketball: How Pamela Herrera juggled assignments off the court

April 29, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

Pamela Herrera has been a mainstay on the Wildcats roster since her freshman year in 2016 and cemented her place in team history when they made the NCAA tournament for the first time in 2019. But, that is only one side of the story for the senior guard. She is taking on the heavy workload of a nursing student, as well.  Herrera, an El Paso ... [Read More…]

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SGA to hold interest meetings online via Google Hangout

April 10, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, SGA is hosting virtual interest meetings for officer positions online for the upcoming school year via Google Hangout. As the spring semester begins to wind down, SGA members are searching for those interested in running for officer positions for the upcoming school year. SGA President Lauren Wasson said ... [Read More…]

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ACU Virtual Choir invites students, alumni to participate in singing ‘The Lord Bless You and Keep You’

March 26, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

The ACU Virtual Choir has invited students, faculty and alumni to record and submit their rendition of "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" for a video to be put out later this semester. The idea of an alumni and student rendition of  "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" came to Dr. Jonathan Camp, assistant dean of the college of arts and sciences and ... [Read More…]

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Gauchos get to Wildcats, win series 2-1

February 24, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

ACU traveled out west to face the Gauchos of UC Santa Barbara for a weekend set, losing two out of three. ACU's hot start was halted last week, beginning with a big loss to TCU, and losing two of three to UCSB. In the first two games, UCSB silenced ACU hitters outscoring the Wildcats 13-1. In the first game, sophomore starter Austin Wagner ... [Read More…]

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TCU triumphs over Wildcats in Fort Worth, 14-4

February 21, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

The Horned Frogs' bats came alive against a young ACU team, scoring in every inning but two and topping the Wildcats, 14-4. ACU made the trip to the metroplex to take on nationally ranked TCU, the first Power Five matchup of the season for the Wildcats. The 20th ranked Horned Frogs' bats were hot on a cool evening at Lupton Stadium, scoring in ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats sweep Utah Valley on opening weekend

February 17, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

ACU started their season a high note, finishing the weekend at 4-0, after a sweep of Utah Valley on Opening Weekend. A weekend filled with excitement at Crutcher Scott Field, the Wildcats hosted the Wolverines of Utah Valley and came up big in the first game of the 2020 season. In game one, the Wildcats took home the win, 3-2, in walk-off ... [Read More…]

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FCA offers cross-town campus life group for all university students

February 7, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

The Abilene branch of Fellowship of Christian Athletes began hosting in-depth Bible studies across all three major universities while offering food and games to those who could attend.  Fliers began showing up across campus early this semester promoting the local chapter of FCA’s Bible study, one of which is hosted on campus. These Bible studies ... [Read More…]

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Men’s tennis sweeps Friday doubleheader

February 2, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

ACU extended its home winning streak to three matches on Friday, evening their record at 3-3 on the season. The Wildcats were back home on Friday for an indoor doubleheader against Oral Roberts and Prairie View A&M. Coming into the series, ACU was undefeated against both opponents since moving up to NCAA Division I in 2014. The Wildcats ... [Read More…]

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ACU 2020 baseball schedule brings exciting competition

January 14, 2020 by Tyler Henderson

Head coach Rick McCarty and the Wildcats baseball team are upping the level of competition they have ever seen in the upcoming season. The Wildcats schedule has them playing 54 games over the course of the spring, including 30 conference games and 24 non-conference games. Conference play will consist of 10 series against Southland opponents, and ... [Read More…]

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