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Gallery: Hispanos Unidos hosts Entra a La Plaza to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 30, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

The student cultural group Hispanos Unidos hosted a night of celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, inviting students, faculty, staff, and the city of Abilene for Entra a La Plaza. The event featured food and desserts from Takos Locos and Mary's Paleteria, free for the first 500 students. Various hosts set up experience stations featuring flower ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Woman’s Tennis concludes Wildcat Invitational with Sunday matches

September 30, 2024 by Steven Infante

The Wildcats held their annual Wildcat Invitational this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The tournament included players from Texas Tech, SMU, Texas State, UTEP, New Mexico State, UTSA and Tarleton. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football crumbles under last minute drive against Idaho

September 24, 2024 by Ashley Henderson and Daniel Curd

The football team walked away defeated against the University of Idaho Vandals 27-24 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats now stand 1-2 overall, after winning their game last week against the University of Nothern Colorado. The team prepares for their next game against Utah Tech on Sept. 28 in St. George, Utah. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Freshman Follies highlights new students across the completed Freshman Village

September 24, 2024 by Daniel Curd

Freshman Follies returned to campus again in Boone Family Theatre for Family Weekend, with shows on Friday and Saturday. Participants got to bond with other students in their halls, having to create, plan, and rehearse their acts for weeks at a time. The Men of Mabee and Bullock won first place for their Halloween-themed act and the Women of ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball squashes Alabama A&M during home opener

September 23, 2024 by Steven Infante

The Wildcats played against Alabama A&M on Wednesday, walking away with a victory, 3-0. The game lasted for only 3 sets, concluding with 25-18, 26-24, 25-19. The team is set to face off in an away game Thursday against Utah Tech at 7 p.m. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Abilene welcomes families for Family Weekend tailgate

September 23, 2024 by Hannah Park

Students and family members came together for Family Weekend. Family Weekend featured a tailgate before Saturday night football, where families demonstrated their school spirit by playing games, interacting with local businesses in the Abilene area, and eating various foods provided by community members. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Praise Day Friday opens Family Weekend

September 20, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

Family Weekend is underway as students attend Praise Day Friday and engage with athletes in the Campus Center. The women's volleyball team greeted students at chapel and promoted their upcoming games. After a time of worship, students were met with a CAB club-level seat giveaway for tomorrow's football game. Members of the football team promoted ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s Soccer ties against North Texas in the fifth tie of the season

September 15, 2024 by Steven Infante

Women’s Soccer went up against the North Texas Mean Green on Sunday, managing to hold on to a 0-0 tie. The team is set to face off in another home game this Thursday against Oral Roberts at 7 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats welcome back football during first tailgate of the season

September 11, 2024 by Steven Infante

Students gathered together for the first tailgate of the school year on Saturday. Greek Life organizations set up tents at the tailgate lot as well as other organizations around Abilene. The following football game ended with Abilene up 38 to 24 against the University of West Georgia. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football walks away with first win of the season after beating West Georgia

September 9, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

The football team defeated the University of West Georgia Wolverines 38-24 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats now stand 1-1 overall, after losing their game last week against Texas Tech. The team prepares for their next game against the University of Northern Colorado on Sept. 14 in Greeley, Colorado. ... [Read More…]

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