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Gallery: Theatre department performs spring musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

April 23, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

The Department of Theatre’s 2026 spring musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” will run April 23-26 at the Williams Performing Arts Center’s Fulks Theatre. Directed by Joey Banks, with assistant director Alex Dulske, music director Dr. Chris Hollingsworth and choreographer Macayla Brown, the production features audience ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball caps spring season with home matches

April 22, 2026 by Daniel Curd and Daniel Rhodes

Volleyball wrapped up its spring season with matches against UTPB and Texas Tech on Saturday, finishing the day 6-2. The Wildcats went 4-0 against UTPB and split 2-2 with Texas Tech at home. ACU opened its spring slate on March 21 and closed out the season with its final two matchups. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Second annual ACU’s Got Talent showcases spoken word, singing, hula hooping

April 22, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

ACU’s Got Talent showcased student performers Tuesday at the Boone Family Theatre, featuring acts including singing, dancing and spoken word. Lois Botelua, freshman theatre major from Fort Worth, and pianist Peter John, freshman finance major from Park Row, took home the top prize for their performance of “The Visitor” by Sienna Spiro, earning a ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Ko Jo Kai, Trojans take first place in 70th annual intramural rodeo

April 17, 2026 by Ashley Henderson

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club led its 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The women competed in ribbon run, cow sorting, and goat tying, and the men competed in wild sheep milking, double mugging, and steer saddling. Students could also sign up for steer riding. This year, fraternity and sorority ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball falls to UNT in home game

April 16, 2026 by Naya Pacheco

Softball fell to the University of North Texas 9-7 on Wednesday at Poly Wells Field. The two teams faced a weather delay that pushed the game time back an additional hour and a half. The Wildcats scored in the second, sixth and seventh innings to bring their total to seven runs. Kyana Lipardo hit a triple in the bottom of the seventh inning, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: FilmFest 2026 celebrates student filmmakers at annual showcase

April 15, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

Students and members of the Abilene community gathered around the red carpet during the 22nd annual FilmFest 2026, hosted by The Learning Studio at The Paramount Theatre on Friday. A variety of short films created by ACU students played on the big screen and were considered for awards in 13 categories. The 2026 FilmFest award winners are: Best ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball loses 2-1 to CBU in three-day tournament

April 6, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

Baseball played California Baptist University April 2-4 at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark. The team lost 2 of the 3 games over the three days before the Easter holiday. Saturday’s game hosted a postgame Easter egg hunt for kids in the stands. Next, the Wildcats will host Texas Christian University at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball falls to Texas Tech during sold out game

March 31, 2026 by Naya Pacheco

Softball fell to No. 2 Texas Tech 9-1 on Tuesday at Poly Wells Field, highlighted by a pair of double plays and strong defensive moments in front of more than 800 fans. The Wildcats held the Red Raiders scoreless across three innings and turned multiple double plays in a game for the first time this season. Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances

March 31, 2026 by Daniel Curd, Naya Pacheco and Daniel Rhodes

Sing Song 2026 filled Moody Coliseum as sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage with high-energy performances during the 70th annual production. This year’s themes ranged from the Lorax and parrots to a George Washington-inspired act, with Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and the mixed class winning overall. Each performance ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball loses series to UT Arlington, 1-2

March 24, 2026 by Naya Pacheco

Softball hosted a three-game series against UT Arlington at Poly Wells Field, finishing 2-1. Freshman Ciana Arguijo hit her first collegiate home run in the final game against UTA, securing a win for the Wildcats. The team will face Texas Tech at Poly Wells Field on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]

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