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Gallery: Women’s Soccer takes victory over Tarleton State

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The Wildcats defeated Tarleton State 2-1 in conference play on Sunday. The team recognized their current seniors and alumni during the game. ACU improved to 4-0 at home this season, demonstrating to alumni the progress made since the previous season. The team is scheduled to face off against Seattle University at 7 p.m. on Thursday.   ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Women’s Tennis hosts ACU Invite Tournament

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The Women's Tennis team hosted a five-team tournament from Friday to Sunday at the Eager Tennis Pavilion. Teams from Texas Tech, Tarleton State, New Mexico State and Texas-San Antonio visited for the three-day event to compete in singles and doubles matches. The Wildcats walked away with six wins on Friday, five wins on Saturday and four wins on ... [Read More…]

Students connect through intramurals

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Registration for intramurals began last month with the transition to a new app, Fusion Play. This semester intramurals are offering basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, pickleball, spikeball, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, board games and E-Sports. Flag football season is the most recent sport to kick off with more sports like ... [Read More…]

Police Log Sept. 19-Sept. 26

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Weekly Highlight Report for Sept 19- Sept 26 09/20/2023 8:50 a.m. Alarm Dillard Hall ACU PD responded to an alarm call at Dillard Hall. No fire was present. The alarm triggered due to burnt food. 09/20/2023 4:40 p.m. Assists/Suicidal Person ACS School ACU PD responded to a nearby school to assist APD with a suicidal ... [Read More…]

Hispanos Unidos host Entra a La Plaza

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Hispanos Unidos and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted their annual Entra A La Plaza event on Sept. 22. During this event, students, faculty and the Abilene community experienced Hispanic culture through food, music and dance. “Entra a La Plaza is our Hispanic Heritage event, and we have food, all kinds of activities, dancing, ... [Read More…]

ACU Wildlife Society holds 5th annual Dove Hunt

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The ACU Wildlife Society  hosted their 5th annual dove hunt on Sept. 15 and 16. ACUTWS is a student chapter of the Wildlife Society, an international society of wildlife professionals and students.  Dr. James Carpenter, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, is involved with ACUTWS.  “The mission of ACUTWS is to provide students with ... [Read More…]

SGA marks a century with officer, representative elections.

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As the Student Government Association celebrates its 100th year of existence, 56 officials have been elected, including four presidents for each class.  William Fulbright, senior advertising and public relations major from Abilene and newly elected multicultural officer for the senior class, has been involved in several multicultural clubs on ... [Read More…]

Reminders about COVID-19 issued as cases rise

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COVID-19 has been a source of turmoil throughout the past four years, as it is affecting several students across campus today. With germs spreading quickly, precautions are being taken. The Taylor County hospital admission level is currently listed as medium.  Kris Sutton, chair of the ACU Health Response Team and Wendy Kilmer, director of ... [Read More…]

Swing Cats host and perform at annual Fall Stomp

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Swing Cats host annual Fall Stomp event at the Elks Ballroom where all can join. Swing Cats will have its annual Fall Stomp event on Sept 29. During this event, students, faculty and alumni are welcome to participate in swing dancing, no matter their experience. The club will have live jazz bands from both ACU and HSU perform as people dance the ... [Read More…]

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