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Gallery: Music Department hosts French opera, Cendrillon

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ACU Opera debuted Jules Massenet's “Cendrillon,” with shows on Friday and Sunday. Staged entirely in French, this operatic rendition of the classic tale immersed the audience in the journey of Cinderella, in the modern day. Dr. Rick Piersall, Director of ACU Opera and Music Department Chair, expressed the unique inspiration behind this rendition, ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Pickleball Club hosts 24-hour tournament with games, prizes and Santa meet-and-greet

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The ACU Pickleball Club served up a unique event with their 24-hour Pickleball Tournament. From 3 p.m. on Friday to 3 p.m. on Saturday, participants engaged in matches across various brackets.  The club offered hot cocoa, pizza and Insomnia Cookies to guests who attended. Santa made a special appearance for photos and the top of every hour brought ... [Read More…]

ACU community providing resources for students with concerns over the Israel-Hamas War

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Worry. Confusion. Fear. These are emotions that consume people when processing the concept of war. A student wants answers to peace and looks for it in family, friends, and leaders of the community. Students want answers to their questions and ACU has provided a platform for this. Because of how fast the attacks were and the intensity of ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Campus unites with tree lighting and Jordy Searcy concert during Litmas

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Student Government Association and Student Life held their annual "Litmas" celebration on Sunday night, featuring a number of festive activities and live music featuring artist Jordy Searcy. The first 300 attendees were greeted with the gift of free coffee mugs. Members of SGA served hot chocolate and apple cider while a number of various food ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men’s Basketball sees first loss against Prairie View A&M

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The Men's Basketball team saw their first loss of the season against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 74-79, on Tuesday at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats kept up with the Panthers and ended up 37-35 after the first half; however, they couldn't overpower the strong defense from the Panthers. The team is headed to the US Virgin Islands for the ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Moody Madness introduces players for the upcoming basketball season

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Athletics held Moody Madness on Tuesday night. Here, they introduced the 2023 players and coaches for the men's and women's basketball teams. The event also featured many activities where students could win prizes. Fans also enjoyed food from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and the other festivities before the event. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Football brings home victory against North Alabama during Homecoming Weekend

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The football team took on the North Alabama Lions at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, taking away a win with a final score of 30-13. The Homecoming game marked the third home game and saw a completely sold-out Anthony field. Before the game, alumni were invited to a special tailgate and were able to watch the game with fans through the ages. At ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Colton Dixon and Jordan Feliz bring tour to Abilene

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ACU welcomed artists Colton Dixon and Jordan Feliz in Moody Coliseum on Tuesday for their "The Love + Light Tour." The concert marked the fourth performance of their nationwide tour. The tour, sponsored by Compassion International, brought Christian Pop to students and Abilene community members. Colton Dixon and Jordan Feliz played many of their ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Entra a La Plaza

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The student-run Hispanos Unidos club put together its annual Entra a La Plaza to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Attendees were able to experience authentic Hispanic traditions like traditional Hispanic food, dancing with live music, a petting zoo, and offered selections from local businesses like Mary's Paleteria. Bidi Bidi Banda made a special ... [Read More…]

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