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Dorrel says work to be done after first practice

August 3, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

The Wildcat's 2017 football campaign is officially underway. With the start of fall camp, a new era was ushered in, as the Wildcats are just over a month away from their first on-campus home game in 50 years. Here's first-year head coach Adam Dorrel's thoughts on the first practice in Wildcat Stadium. ... [Read More…]

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Sophomore football player arrested on sexual assault charge

June 27, 2017 by Haley Remenar

A sophomore was arrested by the Abilene Police Department Monday on a charge of second-degree felony sexual assault. Deng Majok, a sophomore criminal justice major from Amarillo, played defensive back for the football team. Last year he was named to the Fall 2016 Southland Conference Commissioner's honor roll. According to the Taylor County ... [Read More…]

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Bonneau given one-year extension as head baseball coach

June 15, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

Britt Bonneau will return for his 22nd season as the Wildcats' head baseball coach in 2018. Lee De Leon, director of athletics, confirmed in his De Leon Point newsletter on Monday that Bonneau had been given a one-year extension in light of a promising recruiting class for next season. "Coach Bonneau has been a loyal servant to the university ... [Read More…]

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Breaking: Fire at future CitySquare homeless housing project

April 9, 2017 by Haley Remenar

A fire destroyed part of the abandoned St. Ann's Hospital, which had been purchased by CitySquare, Sunday afternoon. The fire started at about 2 p.m. Sunday on the southeast side of the building. A neighbor across the street from St. Ann's, D iana Longoria, said her husband saw the fire and told her to call the fire department. She said the ... [Read More…]

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SA debate attendees concerned for election outcome

April 3, 2017 by Haley Remenar

In the Students’ Association cabinet elections Wednesday and Thursday, no candidate will run for treasurer and the candidate for vice president will run unopposed. Caitlin Walker, junior child and family services major from Dallas/Fort Worth, withdrew from the race for vice president Monday. She said she could not commit to the election because ... [Read More…]

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UK-based study abroad students safe after London attack

March 23, 2017 by Allison Brown

Students studying abroad in England checked in safe in Oxford after Wednesday's terrorist attack in London. In light of the incident, students are paying extra close attention to safety while traveling around Europe. Annie Hill, sophomore nursing major from Bedford, said she was in Oxford when the attack happened but didn't quite understand what ... [Read More…]

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We’ve got spirit, how about you?

February 28, 2017 by Davis Denton

Rumors spread fast around ACU. But the most recent rumor involving president Phil Schubert dyeing his hair purple was confirmed by Schubert and director of athletics Lee De Leon earlier this week. The two said if 2,000 people attend the men's and women's double-header this Wednesday in Moody Coliseum, which will be the team's final home games of ... [Read More…]

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Fourth-largest video board in FCS to be named after Wessel family

February 17, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

Wildcat Stadium, which director of athletics Lee De Leon said is on time and nearing fifty percent completion, received $2.85 million more of funding with a donation from Rick and Debbie Wessel. As a result of the donation, the new, state-of-the-art Daktronics video board will bear the name of the Wessel family. The board will be the fourth ... [Read More…]

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Gabriel’s 2016 emergence testament to preparation

February 2, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

While many Wildcats are preparing chips and dip for their Super Bowl parties this weekend, former ACU football standout is counting down the hours till he takes the field in Super Bowl 51. With over 2900 yards receiving and 27 touchdown catches in three years as a Wildcat, there was no question Taylor Gabriel would be remembered as one the most ... [Read More…]

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Bibler out as volleyball head coach after three seasons

January 27, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

Head volleyball coach, Jason Bibler, has been relieved of his coaching duties after three seasons. Director of athletics, Lee De Leon, who announced the decision earlier today said the search for Bibler's successor will begin right away. "I appreciate all the effort Jason has put in to make our volleyball program competitive within the ... [Read More…]

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