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Construction begins on Wessel Hall

February 24, 2022 by Alyssia Anuat Leave a Comment

The groundbreaking ceremony for Wessel Hall took place on Feb. 18 to celebrate the construction of ACU’s newest facility.  Members of the board and key donors for the facility attended the groundbreaking ceremony.  Demolition of Gardner Hall began in September while in December, Wessel Hall began construction.  Kevin Campbell, senior vice ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: University breaks ground on newly-named Wessel Hall

February 18, 2022 by Riley Fisher Leave a Comment

Faculty, staff, donors and members of the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees gathered Friday afternoon to ceremonially break ground on the second residence hall in the university's Freshman Village along East North 16th Street. The hall will be named after the Wessel family to commemorate its longstanding generosity toward the university ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: SGA ends Sadie Hawkins week with skate night

February 12, 2022 by Meghan Long Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association ended its revamped Sadie Hawkins Week with a skate night at The Skatin' Place on Friday. Attendees roller skated, listened to music and played games with their dates. ... [Read More…]

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18th annual FilmFest returns to Paramount Theatre

February 10, 2022 by Alyssia Anuat Leave a Comment

The 2022 FilmFest Gala will be held at the Paramount Theatre on Apr. 7 at 7 p.m. The annual FilmFest Awards Gala is typically held in the Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene, but due to the pandemic, had to be held virtually while last year's FilmFest showing was held at the Beauchamp Amphitheater. The awards event is open to the public ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball crushes Vaqueros at home

February 7, 2022 by Meghan Long Leave a Comment

The men's basketball team defeated the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 83-65 at Teague Special Events Center on Saturday afternoon. After a fifth consecutive win, the Wildcats now stand 7-5 in conference play as they prepare to face Tarleton State on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Simmons’ monster first half leads Wildcats to fifth straight win

February 6, 2022 by Connor Mullins Leave a Comment

Junior forward Airion Simmons’ 24 first-half points allowed the Wildcats (16-5, 7-5) to defeat the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (7-16, 2-9) 83-66 on Saturday in the Teague Special Events Center. After five straight Western Athletic Conference wins, the Wildcats are now tied for sixth in conference play. Head coach Brette ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Snowy day on campus causes canceled classes, remote learning

February 5, 2022 by Taelyn Williams and Riley Fisher Leave a Comment

Icy roads and snowy weather prompted the university to cancel classes on Thursday and shift to remote learning on Friday. Students took time to enjoy the snow piled across campus together despite sub-freezing temperatures and activity cancelations. ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song moved to Taylor County Expo Center

January 29, 2022 by Connor Mullins Leave a Comment

Moody Coliseum construction delays have moved Sing Song off campus for the second year in a row and the production will now be at the Taylor County Expo Center.  This is the 66th year of Sing Song and this year will take place on April 1-2. Last year’s production took place at the Paramount Theatre with smaller acts due to COVID-19 restrictions. ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats vanquish Vaqueros for 900th win in program history

January 29, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

ACU returned to its winning ways on Thursday night beating the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at the Teague Special Events Center, 88-69. Thursday night's win also caused ACU women's basketball to earn its 900th win in program history. After the game, head coach Julie Goodenough talked about how significant the win was to the ... [Read More…]

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Bullock Hall ‘Smoreship’ providing community to students on campus

January 25, 2022 by Allie Jones Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ucOiUhv0hI&ab_channel=acuvideo Freshmen in Bullock Hall started a small, weekly gathering with worship and smores that has since turned into a weekly Chapel event. ... [Read More…]

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Royce Clough and Jael Morel have been named as Mr. and Miss ACU for the class of 2022, a traditional honor voted on by the student body and awarded to two members of each graduating class.

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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