The Wildcats’ chance to advance into the Elite Eight for the first time in school history was ended with a close 59-55 loss last week against Illinois State. The same issue that plagued them in the Western Athletic Conference championship against CBU resurfaced in the Super 16 loss, as size in the paint once again proved to be the ... [Read More…]
Softball loses to Texas Tech, looks toward conference series
The Wildcats lost their second matchup of the season on Thursday to No. 2 Texas Tech 9-1 in five innings to fall to 4-28 for the season and remain 1-2 in conference play. In the first matchup, the Red Raiders held the Wildcats scoreless while scoring 24 runs and ending the game early in the fifth inning by run rule. In Thursday’s game, ACU ... [Read More…]
PESSIMIST: Sub T-16, Lambert replaces cheer team after review
After months of anonymous complaints and what athletics officials are calling a “comprehensive spirit audit,” Abilene Christian University has announced that student organization Sub-T 16 will officially replace the cheer team at all home basketball games effective immediately. “We looked at the data,” said Athletic Director Zach Lassiter, who ... [Read More…]
PESSIMIST: Greek Life documents clarify NMO practices
In a special interview with the Pessimist editorial staff, Greek Life released all of its documents from this year’s sorority and fraternity New Member Orientation. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for Greek Life, explained that they wanted to share the documents publicly to reassure people that there is no hazing in Greek life. “We often ... [Read More…]
PESSIMIST: YikYak launches “YikYak Match,” Immediately causes emotional chaos across campus
The popular anonymous app across campus, YikYak, launched its newest feature this week: YikYak Match, an anonymous matchmaking tool that pairs users based on proximity, mutual vibes and, allegedly, “shared chaos energy.” Within hours of its release, students across campus reported a noticeable spike in both excitement and immediate regret. “I ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances
Sing Song 2026 filled Moody Coliseum as sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage with high-energy performances during the 70th annual production. This year’s themes ranged from the Lorax and parrots to a George Washington-inspired act, with Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and the mixed class winning overall. Each performance ... [Read More…]
Ko Jo Kai, Gamma Sigma Phi, mixed class win 2026 Sing Song
Ko Jo Kai and Gamma Sigma Phi swept all four judging categories over the weekend to win this year’s Sing Song sorority and fraternity categories. The mixed class of sophomores and freshmen took the class act trophy. Ethan Webb, senior Nursing Major from Abilene, directed the Gamma Sigma Phi act, “We are the Lorax, We speak for the TrEOS,” ... [Read More…]
Athletes navigate unclear future amid ACU scholarship change
Following recent NCAA House settlement rule changes, the university will implement a new athletic scholarship model that changes how financial aid is distributed among student-athletes. The intercollegiate governing body announced in June 2025 a shift in how scholarships can be distributed, giving programs more flexibility in allocating financial ... [Read More…]
NEXT Lab funding drives university’s research strategy
Darren Pratt, junior biochemistry major from Childress, walks through the doors of the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory. Swiping his ID against the scanner, he goes into the lab to work on a project he’s been on for the past year and a half. Pratt is one of many students at ACU who are getting the opportunity to work on real-world ... [Read More…]
Rent increase, housing shortage prompts university expansion
The university is working to provide more affordable housing options and assist students during the housing shortage in Abilene. Living off campus has become more expensive as rental prices have increased in response to Stargate AI Data Center projects and a higher demand for housing. Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations, said the ... [Read More…]
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