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Gallery: Students showcase research at annual URCI Festival

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ACU hosted its annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival on Tuesday at the Hunter Welcome Center. Students from various disciplines presented their research projects to faculty, peers and community members. The event concluded with a group dinner, where several students were recognized with awards for their work. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Students deliver vibrant performances in Sing Song 2025

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Sing Song 2025 lit up Moody Coliseum as 14 sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage for their performances. With themes ranging from Barbie and Vikings to alligators and jazz musicians, each act brought creativity and precision to the ACU tradition. From colorful costumes to powerful vocals, the weekend also featured standout ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Students unwind with paint and friends at CAB event

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Students gathered at the Campus Center Mall on Tuesday, March 4, for Paint with CAB, an event hosted by the Campus Activities Board. Participants were provided with canvases, brushes and paints to create artwork and take a break from their regular routines. The event offered students a chance to unwind and spend time with friends through a creative ... [Read More…]

Gallery: ISA, ASA collaborate on annual International Food Festival

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The International Students Association (ISA) and the African Students Association (ASA) collaborated to bring the Abilene community a taste of the many cultures represented by the ACU student body. Students were invited to represent their culture’s cuisine by serving samples to attendees holding event tickets. This year, ISA’s collaboration with ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Greek Life takes center court during Thursday’s basketball game

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Greek Life organizations were in the spotlight during last Thursday’s men’s basketball game against Southern Utah. Before the game started, students lined up at the tailgate for free Raising Cane’s. Greek life organizations filled Moody Coliseum, while the fraternity Sub T-16 stood in the Wildcat Den. During halftime, various challenges, including ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men’s basketball’s ‘Shoot Your Shot Night’ begins with tailgate before taking on Seattle University

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During Thursday's men's basketball game, CAB hosted a tailgate featuring student organizations such as Esports and AES Intramural Rodeo. The tailgate also offered ACU students free food and snacks from Chick-fil-A, The Toasted Traveler, and Bahama Buck's. The tailgate at "Shoot Your Shot Night" also featured a table with candy and heart-shaped ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Residence halls go big for Super Bowl LIX with viewing parties

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This past weekend’s Super Bowl LIX gave ACU’s residence halls a chance to engage their communities with food, fellowship and competition. This year, halls served a variety of wings, pizza, snacks and drinks for residents to enjoy. Residents could watch the Super Bowl in their lobbies and were also given extended open house hours if they chose to ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Gamma Sigma Phi ekes out narrow victory in 49-47 intramural basketball win

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The GSP–Swishers of Men played the Fighting Old Heads in an intramural basketball game last Thursday, winning 49-47 with a game-winning three-pointer from Josh Lloyd. The contest was part of the ongoing intramural schedule, and games will continue in the coming weeks as teams compete for standings.   Correction Feb. 7, 2025: An ... [Read More…]

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