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Gallery: Students make the most of the storm with sleds and snowball fights

January 26, 2026 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Snow began falling across Abilene on Friday night and continued through the weekend, leaving campus blanketed in white by Sunday. In response to the winter weather, the university canceled classes Monday and extended the closure through at least Tuesday. Students and community members took advantage of the snow with sleds, snowball fights and ... [Read More…]

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Cinema Society receives additional funding for first time ever at SGA spring budget meeting

January 23, 2026 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

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…]

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University prepares for winter storm, cancels weekend events

January 22, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Wildcat Stadium receives turf upgrade

January 22, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Fresh off back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, the Wildcats will get a fresh home turf to start their 2026 season. Wildcat Stadium, which was completed in 2017, has kept its original turf since the inaugural kickoff. Now 45 NCAA games into its history, Vice President for Athletics Zack Lassiter said the change is ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats serve up success against UT Rio Grande Valley

January 22, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The women's tennis team took its first duel victory of the year with a 6-1 win over UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday.  The Wildcats secured their first point of the day in doubles. Victoria Correa, freshman from León, Mexico, and Jess Board, sophomore from Sale, Australia, were the first pair to finish with a 6-1 victory. This was the pair's first ... [Read More…]

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Nakamine delivers historic win in Wildcats loss to Oklahoma

January 22, 2026 by Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

Men's tennis player Luis Jose Nakamine's victory on Sunday afternoon marks the highest-ranked win by an ACU player in over 10 years, even as the Wildcats fell 6-1 to the Sooners at the Headington Family Tennis Center. The sophomore and Baylor transfer defeated Oklahoma's Oscar Lacides, the nation's 57th-ranked singles player, 6-4, 2-6, 10-7 at the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: 24-hour musical returns with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

January 20, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter returned to the stage with another 24-hour musical challenge, this time presenting Bye Bye Birdie. The classic production follows rock-and-roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie as he prepares to leave for the Army, prompting a media frenzy and chaos in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio. This year’s performance supported ... [Read More…]

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Losing streak extends to three straight for Wildcats

January 20, 2026 by Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The men’s basketball team's losing streak extended to three games, after it’s 74-52 loss to the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Saturday. The Wildcats’ season record dropped to 10-9, and 4-6 in the last 10 games. After the skid, the Wildcats are 2-4 in conference play, putting them in sixth place in the Western Athletic Conference ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Abilene community gathers for Martin Luther King Jr. Day march

January 20, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

  The Abilene community gathered at the Woodson Center for Excellence, embracing the cold to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Attendees peacefully walked the streets of Abilene after sharing donuts and gathering in prayer, asking for unity and justice for all people. ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student allegedly strikes another student’s parked vehicle

January 15, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

1/12/2026 1000 hrs. Information Report, ACU Main Campus ACU PD took a report of a suspicious person requesting ACU memorabilia. No crime occurred and the case was closed.  1/12/2026 1300 hrs.  Private Property Collision, Wessel Hall Lot An ACU Student struck another ACU Student’s parked vehicle in the Wessel Hall Lot. A private property ... [Read More…]

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
25 Jan

BREAKING NEWS: The university canceled classes in Abilene on Monday, including all in-person and online classes in response to the severe winter weather. Offices will also be closed.

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Bid Distribution will now take place on Jan. 30, and Bid Day will take place on Jan. 31. McPherson did not respond to an interview request.

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The Indian Culture Association hosted their annual Golden Gala last Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty, and members of ICA gathered together to celebrate the beauty of Indian Culture. To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #photography acuoptimist.com/2025/11/gallery-ica-hosts-the-annual-golden-gala/📸: Callie Brimberry ... See MoreSee Less

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