Only one student organization received additional funding at the semi-annual budget meeting Thursday after the Student Government Association approved its Spring 2026 budget. SGA allocated $29,600 to 64 student organizations, an increase from 59 organizations funded last semester. The university remains one of the few institutions where SGA ... [Read More…]
University prepares for winter storm, cancels weekend events
Students and faculty across campus are preparing for a winter storm this weekend, where temperatures are predicted to get as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit with high chances of rain and snow. Temperatures will begin to drop on Friday with a high of 49 and a low of 18 with a 91% chance of rain, according to the Weather Channel. Saturday is predicted ... [Read More…]
Winter Fest set to begin spring semester
Winter Fest will take place Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall and will feature winter-themed activities. The event is led by the Campus Activities Board for the second year. The first one hundred students will receive free street tacos from El Texican Kitchen, and the first 200 students will receive free hot chocolate from ... [Read More…]
Former Wildcat Airion Simmons indicted in federal sports betting scheme
Former ACU men’s basketball forward Airion Simmons was indicted in a federal investigation involving an alleged point-shaving and sports betting scheme Thursday morning in Philadelphia. According to the indictment, which included 38 other NCAA men’s basketball players, 17 teams, and numerous Chinese Basketball Association games, Simmons was ... [Read More…]
University features artists from U.S., China through intercultural project
The university and The Grace Museum will host visiting Chinese artists from Thursday to Saturday through exhibitions, dialogue and live painting. The event centers around an intercultural project developed by Robert Green called “Boundless: A U.S.-China Collaborative Exhibition,” which showcases Chinese artists Zhai You, Gao Yun, Fan Lei, Shao ... [Read More…]
ACU Debate team finds strength in rebuilding year
The ACU Debate team wrapped up the fall semester and is preparing for a busy spring. The program is in a rebuilding year, with roughly 60% of the team made up of freshmen and sophomores after 19 seniors and judges graduated over the past two years. Sheila Ritchie, director of debate, said having a younger team gives the program a chance to ... [Read More…]
Finance students compete in first internal case competition
The Dukes School of Finance had its first internal case competition to give students real-world experience and build a stronger case competition culture. The event will become an annual tradition and give students chances to compete in national competitions. Twenty-four students competed in six teams, with prizes awarded to the top four teams. ... [Read More…]
ICA to lead annual Golden Gala cultural event
The Indian Culture Association will have its annual Golden Gala starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, inviting students, faculty, staff and the broader Abilene community to experience Indian culture. The event will feature cultural performances, authentic Indian cuisine and interactive activities that showcase Indian heritage. ICA officers said the ... [Read More…]
Fraternities, sororities begin the rushing process
Greek Life began its first round of open rushes this week, starting on Wednesday. The open rush rounds give students the opportunity to interact with various clubs and get a feel for where they belong. Some rush events are more activity-based, while others are about asking questions and interacting with as many people as possible. Greek ... [Read More…]
University celebrates first generation students breaking barriers
In celebration of First Generation Week, Trio SSS, an organization supporting first-generation students, organized events last week to provide opportunities for first-generation students to participate in campus life, bond over shared backgrounds, and access support services. Ana Rodriguez, a senior biology major from Manor, serves as president ... [Read More…]