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Wildcats bring FCS football back to the Big Country for second straight year

November 28, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

For the second time in two years, the Wildcats will host a first round FCS Playoff game. After a commanding 24-0 victory over the University of Northern Arizona in 2024, the team will host Lamar University on Saturday.  The Cardinals enter the round one contest having lost their final two games of the season and ending Southland Conference play ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats blow out UCA with ‘killer mindset,’ host second straight FCS playoff game

November 24, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats clinched their second consecutive United Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday with a win over the University of Central Arkansas.  With several scenarios for the team to secure the automatic qualifier in the FCS playoffs, the Wildcats made it simple by dominating the Bears on their way to a 49-28 victory.  The Cats ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Indian Culture Association hosts annual Golden Gala

November 24, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

  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 Leave a Comment

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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Letters of Love: Students spreading joy to hospital rooms one card at a time

November 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

As Ella Beeman walked from her BioChem class to the Bible building for Chapel, she thought about how the next hour would unfold. She had poured her heart into making the day happen, and now, it was finally here. She wondered if people would even show up. Students walked in front of her, in the same direction, but she was still not sure if they ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student’s scooter allegedly stolen during Chapel

November 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

11/17/2025 0850 hrs. Theft, Moody An ACU Student reported his scooter was stolen from Moody while he was in Chapel. The scooter was later recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.  11/12/2025 1206 hrs.  Medical Call, Dillard Hall An ACU Student called for a medical issue, they were transported to the hospital for evaluation. ACU PD and ... [Read More…]

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Grad student with cystic fibrosis wins scholarship, strives to make an impact

November 21, 2025 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Andrew North was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old; he’s never known life without it. Now, in his late 20s and married, North has cultivated a fulfilling life despite facing adversity from the perceived limitations of his chronic disease.  North is an ACU graduate student pursuing a master's degree in marriage and family ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball bests UTA, moves to second round of WAC Tournament

November 21, 2025 by Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

In another five-set thriller, the Wildcats outlasted the Mavericks from the University of Texas-Arlington in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament.  This is the team’s first WAC tournament victory and is the first tournament victory in any conference since 2017. Head Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup has led the team to 13 wins ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats ‘fight for six more,’ battle UCA in regular-season finale

November 21, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With just one game to go in the 2025 regular season, the Wildcats' path to the FCS playoffs is simple: win and they’re in.  In a season with a new offensive coordinator and an almost entirely new offensive personnel, the Wildcats have put themselves in the driver’s seat. The team’s only loss in United Athletic Conference play came to Southern ... [Read More…]

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Fraternities, sororities begin the rushing process

November 21, 2025 by Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

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…]

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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BREAKING NEWS: The winners of the 2025 Homecoming Parade are: Sanctify in the student organization division, Ko Jo Kai in the sorority division and Gamma Sigma Phi in the fraternity division.

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