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Police log March 28 – April 4

April 5, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 28th – April 4th, 2023   03/29/2023 2:40 p.m   Disturbance EN 16th and Campus Ct ACU PD was contacted regarding a male jumping into traffic and yelling at passing motorist. Officers responded and determined the subject was having a mental health crisis. The ... [Read More…]

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Seniors, Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai take home trophies from Sing Song 2023

April 4, 2023 by Sydney Varner

The Senior Class, Gamma Sigma Phi and Ko Jo Kai all took home first place trophies from the annual production of Sing Song Saturday.  Sorority Ko Jo Kai’s Christmas themed show titled “Kojies in Toyland” took the top spot in a close run against sorority Sigma Theta Chi. The theme was based on toy soldiers that are sold every year at Christmas. ... [Read More…]

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Smilin’ Bob: Remembering the life and legacy of Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ Hunter

March 30, 2023 by Sydney Varner

Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ D. Hunter died Feb, 11, 2023 at the age of 94. He spent his life in service to Abilene Christian University, the greater Abilene community, the state of Texas and Texas higher education through his multiple roles. And while Bob is remembered for his nearly half century of service to the university and roles as a representative in ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 21 – March 28

March 29, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 21 – March 27, 2023  03/21/2023 4:00 p.m.  Harassment Bible Building ACU PD was contacted regarding a harassment and violation of a no contact order between 2 ACU students. Upon investigation the suspect was not aware of the no contact order, ACU PD advised ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 14 – March 21

March 29, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 14 – March 21, 2023 03/14/2023 1:00 p.m.   Sex Offense Off Campus ACU PD was contacted regarding an incident that occurred off campus. The investigation revealed there was no offense at this time.    03/15/2023 12:56 p.m.  Alarm Bullock Hall ACU ... [Read More…]

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Professor arrested on allegations of sexual abuse of a child

March 23, 2023 by Sydney Varner

Note: Waddlington's charges have been dropped since this story was published. Click here to view the update on his case. Dr. Charles Wadlington, associate professor of psychology, was arrested Wednesday on allegations of sexual abuse of a child.  Wadlington has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, apparently beginning more ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 7 – March 14

March 15, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 7 – March 14, 2023 03/07/2023 11:40 p.m.  Welfare Check Nelson Hall ACU PD was contacted to conduct a welfare check on student by their parents, the student was contacted and advised to speak with their parents.    03/08/2023 12:00 a.m.  Alarm ... [Read More…]

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Police Log Feb. 28 – March 7

March 9, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for Feb. 28 – March 7, 2023   02/28/2023 1:30 p.m. Burglary Wildcat Stadium ACUPD was notified of a burglary on the 5th floor of Wildcat stadium. Review of the CCTV footage showed 2 suspects enter the facility and remove property.   03/01/2023 3:33 ... [Read More…]

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Police log Feb. 21 – 27

March 2, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for Feb. 21 – Feb. 27, 2023 02/21/2023 1:00 p.m. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Nelson Hall Lot A student reported an unknown suspect entered their unlocked vehicle and took property without their permission. 02/24/2023 12:32 p.m. Theft ACU Facilities A former ACU ... [Read More…]

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Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion receives $10 million grant

February 23, 2023 by Sydney Varner

The Board of Trustees voted to establish a $10 million endowment funding the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  The endowment will provide permanent support to fund the DEI office and its initiatives.  Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, said that this endowment goes hand in hand with the university’s strategic plan by ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Costume Design:
1. Mixed
2. Seniors
3. Freshman Purple

Set and props:
1. Seniors
2. Freshman White
3. Freshman Purple

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Costume Design:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

Set and props:
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2. Sigma Theta Chi
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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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