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Illinois State tops ACU in Super 16, Wildcats look to run it back with core returners

April 2, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

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…]

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Softball loses to Texas Tech, looks toward conference series

April 2, 2026 by Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances

March 31, 2026 by Daniel Curd, Naya Pacheco and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

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…]

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Ko Jo Kai, Gamma Sigma Phi, mixed class win 2026 Sing Song

March 31, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Athletes navigate unclear future amid ACU scholarship change

March 27, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

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…]

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NEXT Lab funding drives university’s research strategy

March 27, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

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…]

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Rent increase, housing shortage prompts university expansion

March 27, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

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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Hosts, hostesses rehearse for 70th Sing Song performance

March 25, 2026 by Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

Sing Song hosts and hostesses gather to prepare for the university's 70th year of Sing Song. Each performance is about three and a half minutes, presenting months of preparation of costumes, choreography and sets.  The 2026 Sing Song's group consists of the following: Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland Cierra Zamora, ... [Read More…]

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Breaking down the madness: Predictions, upsets, contenders

March 18, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

It’s the most magical time of the year: March Madness.  A tournament highlighted by being the biggest postseason gauntlet in sports. The storylines, the drama, the talent and the history all make for one of the best sports watching experiences a fan can have.  With that being said, absolutely nothing is guaranteed when these teams step on the ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats roll past Lions with 33 runs, take 2-of-3 in weekend series

March 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats earned their third series win of the season with a 22-11 victory Sunday over Loyola Marymount, taking the second and third games of the series and improving to 10-10 on the year. In the victory, the team hit five home runs, including a 471-foot blast from Diego Cardenas, senior from El Paso. Zandt Payne, graduate from Edmond, ... [Read More…]

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