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Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

May 5, 2025 by Daniel Curd and Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre on Sunday night. The ACU community joined seniors in worship and reflection as faculty and staff offered prayers and encouragement. Bible professor Beth Ann Fisher opened the evening with a prayer, and psychology professor Rachael Riley delivered the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

May 2, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Students gathered in Moody Coliseum on Friday night for the Wildcat World Cup, a Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by ACU Club Esports. The event featured both an ACU student bracket and a cash-prize bracket, with participants competing on the main stage. In addition to the tournament, student-run businesses set up around the venue, and attendees ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

April 30, 2025 by Sarah Thompson Leave a Comment

Fraternities and sororities at ACU set up tents for a tailgate at Bullock Brothers Ballpark this past week. With a sold-out crowd in attendance, Greek Life organizations served food, refreshments and snacks. The tailgate brought the campus community together as the baseball team faced Texas Tech. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students, faculty unite for 69th intramural rodeo

April 25, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Club held its 69th intramural rodeo in the Taylor Telecom arena on Thursday night. Students competed in different rodeo events such as steer riding, sheep scramble and barrel racing. Faculty also returned to the arena by competing in one event, where each participant had to put a t-shirt on a goat while ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students showcase talents at inaugural ACU’s Got Talent

April 18, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Students gathered at Boone Theatre last Tuesday for ACU’s Got Talent, a student showcase hosted by the Campus Activities Board. The event featured a variety of performances, including singing, instrumental music, interpretive dance, dramatic readings and group acts. Attendees enjoyed popcorn, drinks and event T-shirts. This year marked the first ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students showcase research at annual URCI Festival

April 17, 2025 by Sarah Thompson Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Wildcats showcase talent at 21st annual FilmFest

April 16, 2025 by Steven Infante Leave a Comment

The Learning Studio hosted its 21st annual FilmFest on Friday. The event showcased a variety of short films across different genres, featuring the creative and artistic talents of ACU film students. The awards for the 2025 FilmFest are as follows: Best Picture – Thumbs Up Best Animated Film – ELON People’s Choice – Rumination Best Director ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students compete in fourth annual Olympic Games

April 9, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Students took part in the fourth annual ACU Olympic Games, held Monday through Thursday and hosted by the Student Government Association and Intramurals. The week included both individual and team competitions such as track, swimming, bouldering, weightlifting, ultimate frisbee, cornhole, and relay races. On Tuesday, students also enjoyed popsicles ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball goes 10-0 at spring tournament in Moody Coliseum

April 7, 2025 by John Stai Leave a Comment

Women’s volleyball hosted North Texas on Saturday as part of a spring tournament at Moody Coliseum that also included matches against Ranger College and Vernon College. The tournament was part of the team’s offseason schedule, giving players additional competition ahead of the fall season. The team finished the tournament with a perfect 10-0 record ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball takes one win in three-game series against Utah Tech

April 3, 2025 by Steven Infante and John Stai Leave a Comment

The softball team hosted Utah Tech for a three-game Western Athletic Conference series at Poly Wells Field on March 28–29. The Wildcats dropped both games of Friday’s doubleheader, 5–1 and 8–4. On Saturday, ACU earned a 9–8 win. Catrin Hoffman recorded the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning, bringing in Miranda Lista. The Wildcats ... [Read More…]

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

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

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
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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