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Gallery: New students learn classic traditions at Game Day 101

September 8, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

Members of the freshman class of 2028 participated in the second annual Game Day 101 on Friday, right before the first home football game against the University of West Georgia Wolves. The newest Wildcats learned the ACU fight song and participated in several traditions. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students navigate the thrills and traditions with Game Day 101

August 23, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

Freshmen class of 2027 at their first tailgate and Game Day 101. The newest Wildcats learn the ACU fight song and meet various sports teams. This was the first class to start the tradition of firing confetti canons right at kickoff.   ... [Read More…]

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Gameday leaders ready for football

September 14, 2017 by Ashlan Smith

This weekend will be a weekend of firsts for ACU. Not only will Wildcat Stadium host its first home game, six student directors will bring school spirit to Gameday-related events, each of them holding different responsibilities. Sophie Morrow, sophomore in speech pathology major from Hico is in charge of coordinating and organizing all the ... [Read More…]

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