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Saturday wreck in Lubbock sent four to hospital

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The ACU linebackers coach and the charter bus driver spent two nights in the hospital and are expected to be released Monday after an ACU Football bus was hit by another driver Saturday at Texas Tech University. Linebackers Coach Conor Dubin was evaluated for a suspected concussion and bus driver Darryl Kelley was evaluated for broken ribs. Both ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Football takes Tech to overtime in one-point loss in Lubbock

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Football narrowly lost their game against the Texas Tech Raiders, 52-51, in their first game of the season on Saturday. The game marked the homecoming of quarterback Maverick McIvor and head coach Keith Patterson, who both left Tech two seasons ago. The Wildcats are now 0-1 overall and prepare to face West Georgia in their first home game on Sept. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Opening Assembly marks the start of the new academic year

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The Opening Assembly returned to Moody Coliseum on Monday morning, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to mark the beginning of the new academic year. The ceremony featured a reading of Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, music by the Big Purple Marching Band, and an address by Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd, a 1983 ACU graduate. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: New Wildcats enjoy free time filled with color and fun

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Nearing the end of Wildcat Week, the new students spent their free time enjoying the color in the world. Students participated in many color-based events, 2 of which were a Paint & Brew down at the Campus Center Den and Paint Wars near the Hardin Administration building. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Willie the Wildcat steals the show during The 502s concert

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On the second night of Wildcat Week 2024, campus welcomed The 502s for the annual Wildcat Week Concert at Moody Coliseum on Wednesday night. Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar, featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. The band played many of their hit songs and even performed in a circle around the crowd. The highlight of the night was when Willie ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Parents say goodbye and pray over students at the Goodbye Blessing

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The 2024 Goodbye Blessing commenced with Ryan Richardson, Vice President for Student Life, speaking to the excitement and emotions of becoming a Wildcat. The new Wildcats and their families were then led into a time of worship by members of the A Cappella Chorus. Dr. Phil Schubert, President of the University, concluded the event with a time of ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Abilene community welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devo

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In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2028 came together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater to mark the start of Wildcat Week. With returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff in attendance, the evening was dedicated to worship and blessings, as the incoming students embarked on their journey at ACU. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Seniors conclude their year with Candlelight Sendoff

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This year's spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre last night. This was the first year in two years that the devotional was held outside. ACU community joined students in worship to bless the departing students. Students also viewed from author Max Lucado. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Softball struggles on the road against California Baptist

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The women’s softball team faced off against the California Baptist University Lancers this weekend at Poly Wells Field. The Wildcats ended up with a final score of 1-3 and 5-7 on Friday and 1-10 on Saturday. The team is set to compete against Grand Canyon University this weekend for their last series before the WAC Tournament. ... [Read More…]

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