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Gallery: Men’s basketball dominates Texas A&M Corpus Christi

February 14, 2021 by Riley Fisher

The men's basketball team crushed the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders 83-55 at home in Teague Special Events Center on Saturday afternoon, clinching it a spot in the Southland Conference Tournament in March. The Wildcats now stand 10-1 in conference play as they prepare to face Southeastern Louisiana in Louisiana on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Fraternities, sororities finish altered pledging process

February 1, 2021 by Riley Fisher, David Mitchell and Meghan Long

Students pledging into fraternities and sororities completed the pledging process between Jan. 9 and Friday. Pledges dressed in the colors of their fraternity or sorority and participated in various activities respecting its members on campus. ... [Read More…]

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Student Life should acknowledge the flaws in Sing Song 2021

February 1, 2021 by Riley Fisher

I’m a Sing Song veteran. Seeing every show since 2008 has given it a very special place in my heart, and I think it’s one of the best parts of the student life experience that ACU has to offer. Because the tradition is so special, thinking about what this year will look like hasn’t been very easy or very fun, especially now that I have a chance ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball rallies to defeat Central Arkansas Sugar Bears

January 24, 2021 by David Mitchell and Riley Fisher

The women's basketball team defeated the Central Arkansas Sugar Bears 60-58 in a close matchup in Teague Special Events Center Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now stand 10-3 as they prepare to face Stephen F. Austin at home on Wednesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball dominates Southeastern Louisiana Lions

January 17, 2021 by Riley Fisher

The men's basketball team faced off against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in a double header in Teague Special Events Center Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats defeated the Lions 76-42, leaving them standing 3-0 in conference play as they prepare to face Sam Houston on Wednesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students spend snowy day on campus before semester begins

January 10, 2021 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Several inches of snow brought students outside to build snowmen, sled and spend time together Sunday despite frigid temperatures. Continued freezing temperatures caused ACUPD to cancel all synchronous classes and pledging activities on Monday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball outmatches Yellow Jackets in home opener

December 3, 2020 by David Mitchell and Riley Fisher

The men's basketball team defeated the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 81-51 in its home opener in Teague Special Events Center Tuesday night. The Wildcats now stand 4-0 as they prepare to face Tarleton State at home on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball opens season in Teague Special Events Center

November 26, 2020 by Riley Fisher

The women's basketball team opened its season against the Howard Payne Lady Jackets Wednesday evening in a temporary venue, Teague Special Events Center. The Wildcats defeated the Lady Jackets 99-45 and now stand 1-0 as they prepare to face McMurry on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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My experience working in entertainment during COVID-19

November 17, 2020 by Riley Fisher

Living in the midst of a pandemic has forced us to change the things that used to be normal in many aspects of our lives.  As a theatre student looking to enter the entertainment industry in the near future, I am keenly aware of the ways that live entertainment has changed or disappeared in the last nine months.  Working in live ... [Read More…]

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Election 2020: Editors make their predictions for the presidential race

October 31, 2020 by Owen Simpson, Alyssa High, Carrie Johnston, Tavian Miles, Dillon Daniel, Riley Fisher and Sydney Varner

Members of the Optimist Editorial Board have individually written their electoral college predictions for the upcoming presidential election. A prediction is not an endorsement for a candidate, as the Optimist will not endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2020 election. ACU Optimist 2020 Presidential Election Predictions Owen ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
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3. Freshman White

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
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