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Gallery: ISA invites students to experience international foods at annual food festival

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The International Student Association hosted its annual International Food Festival on Saturday at Hillcrest Church of Christ. Guests had the ability to try food from many different cultures around the world. From savory delights to sweet treats, the festival showcased cross-culture foods from Japan, Ghana, Hawaii, Argentina and more. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Theatre slashes box office with winter play ‘Murders of 1940’

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ACU Theatre is set to debut its winter play "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," running from Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Set against the backdrop of a secluded mansion in the midst of a snowstorm, this comedy is filled with suspense and hilarity. Tickets are available online or by calling 325-674-278. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Baseball kicks off season with 3-1 victory over NIU

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The Wildcats had their first home opener against the Northern Illinois University Huskies, going 3-1 with their last game on Sunday. The Wildcats won the first three games with scores of 16-6 (7 innings), 12-2 (8 innings), 10-4, but couldn't make a full sweep and lost the Sunday match 7-14. The team will head to Globe Life Park on Wednesday to take ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Bid Day marks the start of New Member Orientation

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Sororities and fraternities at ACU recently welcomed their new members on Saturday, February 3, as they celebrated Bid Day. Serving as the inaugural event for new members, Bid Day started the commencement of their two-week orientation journey. The new members will spend the next two weeks getting to know each other, learning about club traditions ... [Read More…]

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…]

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