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Gallery: Winter Fest warms up Moody with dancing, tacos and hot chocolate

January 27, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

The Campus Activities Board hosted its annual Winter Fest this past Thursday night. Moody Coliseum was filled with students dancing during a silent disco. The first 200 students received hot chocolate from Monks Coffee Shop, and the first 100 lined the sidewalk for free tacos provided by El Texico food truck. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students make the most of the storm with sleds and snowball fights

January 26, 2026 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd

Snow began falling across Abilene on Friday night and continued through the weekend, leaving campus blanketed in white by Sunday. In response to the winter weather, the university canceled classes Monday and extended the closure through at least Tuesday. Students and community members took advantage of the snow with sleds, snowball fights and ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Smith ties Division I career high as ACU falls to CBU

January 21, 2026 by Naya Pacheco

Men's basketball hosted California Baptist at Moody Coliseum on Thursday, falling 74–58 in a conference matchup. Rich Smith led ACU with 22 points and six assists, tying his Division I career high in scoring. Bradyn Hubbard added five points to surpass 600 in his ACU career, while Joseph Scott reached the 100-point mark in his first season with the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: 24-hour musical returns with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

January 20, 2026 by Daniel Curd

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter returned to the stage with another 24-hour musical challenge, this time presenting Bye Bye Birdie. The classic production follows rock-and-roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie as he prepares to leave for the Army, prompting a media frenzy and chaos in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio. This year’s performance supported ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Abilene community gathers for Martin Luther King Jr. Day march

January 20, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

  The Abilene community gathered at the Woodson Center for Excellence, embracing the cold to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Attendees peacefully walked the streets of Abilene after sharing donuts and gathering in prayer, asking for unity and justice for all people. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball stays hot in conference play with 82–54 win

January 17, 2026 by Daniel Curd

Women's basketball picked up its fifth conference win on Saturday, defeating Southern Utah 82–54 at Moody Coliseum. Payton Hull led the Wildcats with 21 points, while Erin Woodson and Emma Troxell each chipped in 16. Natalia Chavez added 11 in 26 minutes. ACU controlled the paint with 52 points inside and turned 23 Southern Utah turnovers into 29 ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: MBB defeats former conference foe New Mexico State

December 12, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

The energy continues in Moody Coliseum as the Wildcats stand undefeated at home 5-0, pursuing past New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon, winning 77-69. The Wildcats now shift their focus to the road, heading to Tucson, Arizona, for a matchup against the University of Arizona on Dec. 16. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football defeats Lamar in first round of FCS playoffs

December 3, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan

The Wildcats beat Lamar University 38-20 on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium in the first round of the FCS playoffs. Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, recorded two touchdowns and nine receptions for 164 yards. The win marked ACU’s sixth at home this season, completing an undefeated home slate. The Wildcats will travel to ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Indian Culture Association hosts annual Golden Gala

November 24, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

  The Indian Culture Association hosted its annual Golden Gala on Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty and ICA members gathered to celebrate Indian culture with Bollywood dancing, henna art and traditional dishes. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball wraps up season after WAC Semifinals

November 23, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

The women's volleyball team hosted the Western Athletic Conference Tournament at Moody Coliseum Thursday through Saturday. The Wildcats advanced to the semifinals before falling to Utah Valley 3-0. The team concluded their season with a 13-17 overall record and a 6-7 mark at home. ... [Read More…]

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