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Softball falls 9-7 against UNT in near-walkoff thriller

April 16, 2026 by Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

Softball came within a few feet of one of its most electric moments of the season Wednesday night. Down two with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, WAC home run leader Ari Maxwell stepped to the plate representing the winning run. Maxwell drove the first pitch she saw deep to centerfield, but North Texas centerfielder Taylor Platt ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: FilmFest 2026 celebrates student filmmakers at annual showcase

April 15, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Students and members of the Abilene community gathered around the red carpet during the 22nd annual FilmFest 2026, hosted by The Learning Studio at The Paramount Theatre on Friday. A variety of short films created by ACU students played on the big screen and were considered for awards in 13 categories. The 2026 FilmFest award winners are: Best ... [Read More…]

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‘Courting’ earns best picture at 22nd annual FilmFest

April 15, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two overall film categories.  Abbey Monroe, junior multimedia major from Prospect, Kentucky, worked on five films, and she directed, produced and edited Courting. She also won best ... [Read More…]

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Turning setbacks into slam dunks: Cameron Hazzard’s story of perseverance

April 15, 2026 by Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The lights were set. A crowd surrounded the court with their phones out, filming, ready to see something crazy. It was a Jordan Brand dunk contest as Cameron Hazzard jumped in the air and threw down a monster dunk. The crowd went crazy, jumping around and swarming him after the dunk; a moment young kids everywhere dream of having. It wasn’t always ... [Read More…]

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AES looks to bring students together with 70th annual intramural rodeo

April 15, 2026 by Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club will host its 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will start at 6 p.m. Teams sign up in groups of four of the same gender with a total entry fee of $100 to participate in all events. The winners will each receive a ... [Read More…]

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Athletes today face pressure from every angle

April 15, 2026 by Nele Huth Leave a Comment

Student-athletes hold an important role at ACU, representing the school across the country while balancing many responsibilities both on the field and in the classroom. The university has grown more successful each year since entering Division I in 2013. This success has led to higher expectations for the athletic department, athletes, coaches and ... [Read More…]

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Police log: ACUPD responds to traffic accident involving golf cart, SUV

April 10, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

4/6/2026 2230 hrs. Medical, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to a medical call along with AFD and EMS. The subject was transported to the hospital.   4/6/2026 1630 hrs.  Traffic Accident, Campus Court ACUPD responded to a traffic accident involving a golf cart and SUV at the intersection of Campus Court and EN 18th ST. Only minor ... [Read More…]

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Kirk Goodwin Run to raise more than $30,000 to benefit COBA staff member

April 10, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The Fraternity of Galaxy’s Kirk Goodwin Run is expected to raise over $30,000–more than three times what was raised last year–with the proceeds benefiting COBA staff member Jasmine McCabe-Gossett. Each year, the club chooses an individual to support financially and then organizes a community run to raise money. Galaxy will lead its 43rd annual ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats’ heartbeat: Jazmyn Stone’s journey fuels team’s success

April 9, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

It’s been just one season since the “Jazz effect” showed up in Abilene, and it’s already hard to imagine Wildcat basketball without it. To be more specific, her name is Jazmyn Stone. The redshirt junior transfer from Federal Way, Washington, spent her entire collegiate career at the College of Charleston before becoming a Wildcat this season. ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats hold TCU to one run, defeat first Big 12 foe of 2026

April 8, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Baseball earned its fourth victory all-time over TCU on Tuesday. The 4-1 win was led by a scoreless three-inning start from left-handed pitcher Collin Adams and shut down by right-handed pitcher Evan Whiteaker, who struck out the side in the top of the ninth inning.  The Power Four win is the 13th for the program in eight years under head coach ... [Read More…]

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