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Gallery: ICA celebrates annual Diwali event

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The Indian Culture Association held its annual Diwali celebration Saturday night at Hunter Welcome Center. The event consisted of authentic Indian cuisine, giveaways, choreographed dance, Indian music, and an open dance floor. This year's Diwali also included a 360 photo booth and a Henna station from Henna Creations By Tasha. The celebration was ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Moody Madness introduces players for the upcoming basketball season

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Athletics held Moody Madness on Tuesday night. Here, they introduced the 2023 players and coaches for the men's and women's basketball teams. The event also featured many activities where students could win prizes. Fans also enjoyed food from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and the other festivities before the event. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Women’s Soccer concludes season with loss against CBU

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Women's Soccer went up against California Baptist University on Sunday, ultimately succumbing to a 0-3 defeat. The Wildcats took three shots on the goal, but all came up short. This was their last game of the season and the team ended up with 7-9-2 and 2-6-1 in the WAC. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Homecoming Parade provides a warm welcome back for alumni

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The annual homecoming parade kicked off the game day festivities on Saturday morning. Sororities, Fraternities and other on-campus groups designed colorful floats and passed out candy to children, creating new memories for alumni and their families. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Football brings home victory against North Alabama during Homecoming Weekend

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The football team took on the North Alabama Lions at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, taking away a win with a final score of 30-13. The Homecoming game marked the third home game and saw a completely sold-out Anthony field. Before the game, alumni were invited to a special tailgate and were able to watch the game with fans through the ages. At ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Homecoming Carnival kicks off the weekend

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Kicking off Homecoming weekend, the Homecoming carnival returned to ACU on Friday with a wide array of attractions and food trucks. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, the event welcomed alumni, students, and their families to an evening of fun and festivities. The weekend continues with the Homecoming parade and game day on ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Matilda welcomes alumni during Homecoming Weekend

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ACU Theatre welcomed alumni by hosting the Homecoming Musical, Matilda, this weekend. This was the first musical at the newly renovated Boone Family Theatre after the extensive renovations, which caused last year's musical to be hosted at the Abilene Convention Center. The department brought to life the beloved characters and storyline of the ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Volleyball smashes Southern Utah in Pink Match

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The Wildcats played against the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Thursday, walking away with a victory, 3-0. The game lasted for 3 sets, concluding with 26-24, 25-19, 25-19. Many attendees dressed up in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness month, including Head Coach Alstrup. The team faces off against Utah Tech at 1 p.m. on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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