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Men’s basketball heads to Utah to begin road trip

February 25, 2026 by Hayden DeLand

After an 87-83 win over the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds on Saturday, the Wildcats are now 13-14 on the season and 5-9 in conference play, with four games remaining. “We want to be playing our best basketball in March, late February and March, and hopefully we’re doing that, I don’t know,” head coach Brette Tanner said. “I don’t think ... [Read More…]

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SGA campaigns to soon begin as executive elections approach

February 25, 2026 by Makayla Clayton

Student Government Association executive elections are approaching in March, and current leaders are encouraging students to both run for office and vote, emphasizing the direct impact SGA has on campus life. SGA President Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland, said the election process began earlier than in previous years, ... [Read More…]

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Students celebrate culture, promote representation through hair and fashion pageant show

February 25, 2026 by Miah Trevino

Black Student Union hosted its annual hair and fashion pageant show Saturday evening in the Hunter Welcome Center, drawing nearly 100 students for a pageant-style event celebrating culture and identity.  The show celebrates African American culture, particularly the cultural and historical significance of hair and personal style, while creating ... [Read More…]

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New library dean brings 18 years of leadership to ACU

February 20, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

*Note: In an earlier version of the story it said ‘Mark McCowan, but it has since been changed to McCallon for accuracy. Dr. Lee Anne Paris was named the new Dean of Library Services and Educational Technology and will step into the role on Aug. 1. Paris is the executive director of academic policy and curriculum at the University of ... [Read More…]

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Vrsalovic named WAC Player of the Week ahead of two-match homestand

February 20, 2026 by Joshua Varner

Masha Vrsalovic, a senior from Cochabamba, Colombia, was named the WAC Singles Player of the Week ahead of what will be the team’s last home matches until April. This past weekend, Vrsalovic, in her fourth season at ACU, dominated both of her singles matches.  After taking the doubles point alongside Alice Klinteby, senior from Falkenberg, ... [Read More…]

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ACU falls 12-3 at DBU, turns focus to Oral Roberts

February 20, 2026 by Caysson Higgins

The Wildcats dropped their first midweek contest of the season Tuesday night, falling to the Dallas Baptist Patriots 12-3 at Horner Ballpark, moving to 3-2 on the year. DBU wasted no time setting the tone. Jake Bennett's first homer of the night, a two-run shot to right-center on an outside changeup in the bottom of the first, staked DBU to an ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish 12th at Hal Williams, look ahead to loaded spring schedule

February 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli

The men’s golf team began its spring tournament slate with a 12th-place finish at the Hal Williams Collegiate tournament, hosted by the University of Southern Alabama. The tournament, which was played on Feb. 16-17, hosted a variety of schools, including the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Texas State University, the University of Illinois and ... [Read More…]

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Students celebrate culture through Black History Month events

February 17, 2026 by Fermin Moreno

The Black Student Union is leading a series of educational and celebratory events for Black History Month. These events recognize and honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black students, faculty, and staff. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Power,” with the message “branches reach higher because my roots run deep growing in purpose,” ... [Read More…]

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Hull breaks ACU D1 record, leads with 36 in win over TSU

February 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli

Women’s basketball completed a regular-season sweep of Tarleton State on Saturday in Stephenville. The three-game sweep comes after the modified 2026 Western Athletic Conference schedule, which features just seven teams, down from nine or 10 in previous seasons. The third win over Tarleton came on the back of a career high and school Div. I era ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song rehearsals begin, ‘excited energy’ fills campus

February 17, 2026 by Miah Trevino

Sing Song practice began this week, marking the start of rehearsals for one of the most anticipated campus traditions.  Planning begins in the fall, when directors develop act themes, finalize music selections and design costumes. By early February, arrangements and logistics are completed, so rehearsals can focus on performance.  Rehearsals ... [Read More…]

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