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Gallery: Snowy day on campus causes canceled classes, remote learning

February 5, 2022 by Taelyn Williams and Riley Fisher

Icy roads and snowy weather prompted the university to cancel classes on Thursday and shift to remote learning on Friday. Students took time to enjoy the snow piled across campus together despite sub-freezing temperatures and activity cancelations. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Keith Patterson announced as head football coach at press conference

December 7, 2021 by Riley Fisher

The Department of Athletics announced Keith Patterson as its selection for the head football coach of the 2022 season during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Patterson marks newly named Vice President for Athletics Zack Lassiter's first major addition to the university's coaching staffs after previous head coach Adam Dorrell's dismissal on ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Cabinet, Swing Cats entertain students with Dead Day activities

December 7, 2021 by Riley Fisher and Meghan Long

The Cabinet, Swing Cats, the Innovation Foundry, the Honors College and various student organizations sponsored events for students looking to take a break from preparing for final exams Monday on Dead Day. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball crushes Warhawks in home opener

November 28, 2021 by Riley Fisher

The men's basketball team faced off against the McMurry University Warhawks Saturday evening in its home opener of the 2021-22 season in Teague Special Events Center. The Wildcats defeated the Warhawks 89-54, leaving them standing 2-2 as they prepare to face Schreiner University at home on Monday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats fall to Bearkats in final game of 100th season

November 21, 2021 by Riley Fisher and Meghan Long

Wildcat football fell to the Sam Houston State University Bearkats 9-35 in its final game of its 100th season Saturday in Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats stand 5-6-0 overall as they close their 2021 football season. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Department of Theatre presents comedy ‘God’s Favorite’ to Cornerstone students

November 17, 2021 by Riley Fisher

The Department of Theatre opened the comedic play "God's Favorite" Monday as its annual Cornerstone production presented to all freshmen. Shows run until Saturday evening in Fulks Theatre in the Williams Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at acu.edu/theatre. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: SGA, Aaron Watson begin holiday season with Christmas Around the World

November 8, 2021 by Riley Fisher and Sydney Varner

Student Government Association partnered with student-run and local businesses to celebrate the start of the holiday season on campus with a Christmas tree lighting and concert in Teague Circle Sunday evening. Food trucks and coffee shops provided snacks and warm beverages for students as they sang Christmas carols and country songs with Aaron ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students join Greek Life throughout final fall New Member Orientation

October 22, 2021 by Riley Fisher, Telvee Marvie, Carrie Johnston, Meghan Long and Shelly Womack

Five sororities and six fraternities accepted new members Wednesday after a two-week orientation period. Beginning in January, the Office of Student Life will allow first-year students to join Greek Life organizations and new member orientation will permanently move to the spring. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football loses win streak with conference opener against Central Arkansas

October 4, 2021 by Riley Fisher and Telvee Marvie

Football faced off against Central Arkansas Saturday evening in Wildcat Stadium. After the Wildcats scored three touchdowns in the first half, the Bears pulled ahead, defeating them 42-21. The Wildcats now stand 0-1 in conference play as they look to face Eastern Kentucky in Richmond on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Cabinet revives Silent Disco as first event of the semester

September 27, 2021 by Riley Fisher

The Cabinet brought back its Silent Disco as its first event of the semester Saturday night in the Hunter Welcome Center. Students danced with their friends to music on three different channels and sang together as the songs changed. ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

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3. Delta Theta

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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