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Student’s research reveals students are not getting enough to eat

October 17, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

One-in-every-four full time college students across America suffer from food insecurity and the repercussions that follow if not acted upon.  The stereotype of “starving college student” is not just a stereotype, it has become a fact for roughly 25 percent of four-year college students across the United States. For community college students, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats pummel HBU, 45-20, in Anthony’s return

October 14, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

The Wildcats snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday night against Houston Baptist, 45-20, in junior quarterback Luke Anthony’s return. After two straight road losses, the Wildcats returned home on Saturday to face the Houston Baptist Huskies and looked to get back to their winning ways. For ACU, this meant the return of Anthony, and his ... [Read More…]

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Adams Center creates adjunct faculty orientation on Canvas

October 11, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

The Adams Center staff created an online Canvas course for all faculty, but primarily geared toward adjunct professors. Teaching and learning specialist Amy Boone and director/ instructional designer Dr. Berlin Fang headed the project just over a year ago. The idea for the course originated from the yearly two and a half day class that new ... [Read More…]

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Student-owned thrift shop launches online

October 11, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

AbiThrift, an online student-owned and operated thrift store, has launched its website.  AbiThrift has launched its official website on Saturday, online at abithrift.com, with free shipping to Abilene. The founders will also have occasional pop-up shops in the future, with dates to be announced. Elyse Goodnight, founder and CEO of AbiThrift and ... [Read More…]

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Weekly Predictions: HBU vs. ACU

October 11, 2019 by Owen Simpson, Tavian Miles, Tyler Henderson and Jalen Garrett

WILDCATS-HUSKIES PREDICTIONS Owen: Following yet another tough road loss, the Wildcats start their two-game home stent. Houston Baptist is coming off their first conference loss of the season to Incarnate Word, 38-36. Despite the loss, the Huskies are having a historic season thus far. They have already tied the team record for most wins in a ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats look to rebound against Lamar after tough road loss

October 4, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

Abilene Christian (2-3/ 1-2 SLC) is looking for a bounce back victory after a tough road loss this weekend, as the Wildcats will head to Beaumont to take on the Lamar Cardinals (2-3/0-2 SLC). Luke Anthony and the Wildcat offense look to get back on track this week, facing a Lamar team who snapped a five-game home winning streak this past weekend ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats, Cardinals set for showdown in San Antonio

September 26, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

After a thrilling victory over McNeese State, ACU will look to continue its winning ways as they head to San Antonio to take on Incarnate Word. A Wildcat team that has momentum in their favor is looking to pounce on Incarnate Word, who are sitting at 1-2 and second-to-last in the Southland Conference. For the Wildcats, expect to see the running ... [Read More…]

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Griggs Center hosts logo competition for Founder’s Club

September 25, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

The Founder's Club in the College of Business Administration needed a new logo, and looked to students across campus for new ideas.  All ACU students were given an opportunity to let their creativity shine as the Griggs Center in the College of Business Administration held a logo competition for the Founder's Club. Students were tasked with ... [Read More…]

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James, Wildcats propel through McNeese in fourth quarter thriller

September 22, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

ACU won a stunner against McNeese State on Saturday, defeating the Cowboys 17-10.   The Wildcats returned home on Saturday, after a heartbreaking loss to Central Arkansas the week prior, looking to rebound against the Cowboys of McNeese State. For ACU, they had never won against McNeese State in school history, having an 0-6 record against the ... [Read More…]

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Lightning strikes as Wildcat offense erupts against North Alabama

September 16, 2019 by Tyler Henderson

The Wildcat soccer team boasted its offense at home Friday night the Lions of North Alabama. Coming off of a two-game losing streak to Texas A&M and Texas Tech, the Wildcats looked to rebound against NAU. In a much-needed confidence building game, the Wildcats offense exploded.   That momentum swing would be halted due to a 45-minute ... [Read More…]

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