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ACU Medical and Counseling Care Center relocates

September 28, 2011 by Julie Coppedge

The ACU Counseling Center and ACU Medical Clinic have relocated from their old home in McKinzie Hall to the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The new Medical and Counseling Care Center opened with the rest of the Rec Center on Sept. 2. The MACCC is furnished with first-class equipment and technology, said MACCC ... [Read More…]

Second half surge propels ‘Cats to win

September 25, 2011 by Austin Gwin

Daryl Richardson ran wild, and the Wildcats used timely second half defense to beat Angelo State 31-17 on Saturday night in Shotwell Stadium. "When the offense is executing, holes open," Richardson said. "I just ran through them." Richardson had 84 yards rushing as well as 43 yards receiving to set the tone for the Wildcats offense. ACU ... [Read More…]

Brush fire creates campus-wide blackout

September 23, 2011 by Melany Cox

The campus-wide power outageÂ on Wednesday afternoon was the result of a transformer that blew outÂ during a brushfire that ignited the area near Highway 351 and East Lowden. The fire began around 1 p.m. in an area that once served as Abilene's landfill. Shortly after the fire started, a transformer exploded, leaving several homes, businesses and ... [Read More…]

Photo Gallery: Grass fire burns area north of Abilene

September 22, 2011 by Optimist Staff

A grass fire scorched 75 acres North of Abilene, near Highway 351 behind the Walmart and Coca-Cola plant. The fire was quickly contained by emergency crews from Abilene, the U.S. Forestry Service and the Texas Forestry Service responded andÂ were able to quickly contain the fire. No injuries or property damage were reported. View all of the images ... [Read More…]

Multicultural enrichment director brings unique experience

September 21, 2011 by Meagan Hernandez

The Office of Multicultural Enrichment has a new leader. After an extensive search for candidates, Russ Kirby has been named the new director of the Office of Multicultural Enrichment. "Russ gets it, he is well versed in multicultural competencies, " said Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president of student life and dean of students. Thompson said ... [Read More…]

The past meets the present at ‘Jerry World’

September 21, 2011 by Taylor Langston

Boisterous members of the Wildcat nation filled two entire tiers at Cowboys Stadium this weekend as the football teamÂ battled one of the best football programs in the nation, No. 4 North Alabama. Alumni and past players joined the crowd of current students to watch the team square off against the Lions. The crowd of Wildcat fans gave ACU players ... [Read More…]

Abilene airport receives $6.5 million grant

September 21, 2011 by Farron Salley

Major improvements are in the works for the Abilene Regional Airport, which will receive a federal grant totaling more than $6 million. The Federal Aviation Administration will grant about $6.5 million through two programs to the local airport in plan announced Sept. 13 byÂ U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. "These funds will be used to address needed ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fumble at Cowboy Stadium

September 18, 2011 by Austin Gwin

On the biggest stage in Texas, the Wildcats were shown up by a team from Alabama. The North Alabama Lions used a quick start and a suffocating defense to down the Wildcats 23-17. "I thought it was a heck of a game," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We played poorly in some areas with turnovers and penalties." Turnovers were the problem for the ... [Read More…]

Clutch ‘cats rally for win

September 16, 2011 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcat volleyball team provided plenty of entertainment for fans Tuesday night in Moody Coliseum. ACU battled back and forth with University of the Incarnate Word through five sets and despite losing a 2-0 advantage was able to come out with a 3-2 victory (25-17, 25-21, 21-25, 26-28, 18-16). The Wildcats have played two Lone Star Conference ... [Read More…]