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Gallery: Bid Day kicks off New Member Orientation

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The sororities and fraternities kicked off their New Member Orientation on Bid Day as they began their two-week pledging process. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete various tasks as instructed by their officers. The new members will spend the next two weeks learning about their club's traditions ... [Read More…]

Gallery: BSU hosts meme-themed skate night

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The Black Student Union held its annual Skate Night on Nov. 1 at The Skatin' Place. Students gathered for a time of skating, food and a costume contest. The event's theme was meme night, where attendees dressed up as their favorite meme (from the early 2010s with Vine to the days of Musicaly or current TikTok trends). Members of BSU including Tamil ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Annual Homecoming parade brings alumni back to campus

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The annual Homecoming parade started off game day with excitement and tradition on Saturday morning. Various sororities, fraternities, and campus organizations showcased their creative floats while handing out candy to excited children. This year's winners are as follows: Fraternities 1st – Gamma Sigma Phi 2nd – Trojans ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Homecoming Carnival features local businesses and student entrepreneurs

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Friday's Homecoming Carnival showcased local businesses like the Abilene Axe Company and Bahama Bucks, along with members of the Griggs Center's Founders Club. Small businesses like Elegant Thread, Izz's Pup Shop and Purple Outfitters put their marketing skills into practice. Additionally, the Carnival had an array of inflatable obstacle courses, ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Hispanos Unidos hosts Entra a La Plaza to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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The student cultural group Hispanos Unidos hosted a night of celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, inviting students, faculty, staff, and the city of Abilene for Entra a La Plaza. The event featured food and desserts from Takos Locos and Mary's Paleteria, free for the first 500 students. Various hosts set up experience stations featuring flower ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Willie the Wildcat steals the show during The 502s concert

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On the second night of Wildcat Week 2024, campus welcomed The 502s for the annual Wildcat Week Concert at Moody Coliseum on Wednesday night. Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar, featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. The band played many of their hit songs and even performed in a circle around the crowd. The highlight of the night was when Willie ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Parents say goodbye and pray over students at the Goodbye Blessing

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The 2024 Goodbye Blessing commenced with Ryan Richardson, Vice President for Student Life, speaking to the excitement and emotions of becoming a Wildcat. The new Wildcats and their families were then led into a time of worship by members of the A Cappella Chorus. Dr. Phil Schubert, President of the University, concluded the event with a time of ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Abilene community welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devo

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In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2028 came together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater to mark the start of Wildcat Week. With returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff in attendance, the evening was dedicated to worship and blessings, as the incoming students embarked on their journey at ACU. ... [Read More…]

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