College is a stressful time, money can be tight, and pressures abound. Thankfully, many companies go out of their way to try and attract the next generation of consumers. Below is a list of discounts we recommend you take advantage of. Local Discounts Rosa's: 10% off your order or a free bean and cheese burrito with a student ID. (I ... [Read More…]
Sweet Home, Abilene: New local offerings continue to spring up
Cinemark XD movie theatre | The "Next Gen" theatre offers lounge seats and a new food menu. It has 12 screens, one of which is wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling. It is located on E. Overland Trail. Nothing Bundt Cakes | Nothing Bundt Cakes opened on June 5 at 3810 Buffalo Gap Road. They serve daily samples, every size of bundt cake from mini to ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Week in review
From move-in on Tuesday to the Wade Bowen concert on Saturday, incoming students have experienced a variety of activities introducing them to their new home and each other. "I'm proud of each event because they all serve a purpose and add to the excitement of Wildcat Week," said Caddie Coupe, Director of New Student Programs. Although each ... [Read More…]
City unveils Storybook Garden at CALF
The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden opened Thursday evening, featuring several sculptures dedicated to children's book illustrator Garth Williams. ... [Read More…]
Third annual R&B festival brings eclectic lineup to town
United Way is bringing an eclectic mix of rhythm and blues to Abilene this weekend. The third annual Key City Rhythm and Blues Festival will begin Friday night and last through Sunday afternoon at Nelson Park Festival Gardens. Three new faces to play this year are Jimmy D. Lane from Chicago and Malina Moye, who is based in Los Angeles. Lane ... [Read More…]
Outdoors Club explores Abilene State Park
About 50 ACU students celebrated Earth day by attending Abilene State Park on April 22nd. The ACU Outdoors Club sponsored the event, handing out 75 tickets for free admission to the park during the prior week. The ACU Outdoors Club is a relatively new group, and hopes to be formally recognized as a student organization next semester. It began ... [Read More…]
Students respond to Abilene Zoo swan boats
Community members can rent swan paddle boats from the Abilene Zoo to ride on Nelson Lake. Weather permitting, people can enjoy these boats from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students looking for something unique to do with their significant other might want to try this new activity. "It's a different idea for a date; it's a different idea than just a ... [Read More…]
Nashville, NYC bands to pop onto campus for free concert
Indie pop bands COIN and Great Good Fine OK will be performing Friday at the Wildcat Football Practice Field in a concert hosted by The Cabinet (formerly the Campus Activity Board.) Gates open at 7 p.m. and the first 300 students to attend will receive free food truck vouchers. The Toasted Traveler, 1881 and The Sweet Side will all be serving up ... [Read More…]
Students celebrate International Women’s Day
March 8 marks International Women's Day around the world. When asked what the day meant to them, students reflected on the significance of recognizing the achievements and importance of women. Natalie Jackson, freshman kinesiology major from Gonzales: “I think International women's day is the perfect opportunity to appreciate other women and ... [Read More…]
Outlaws and Legends music festival to support local charity
The 7th annual Outlaws and Legends music festival will take place on March 31 and April 1. The festival will included performances by a variety of country music artists, such as Lee Ann Womack, Cody Johnson and ACU alumnus Mark Powell. The ticket price for the two-day festival will be $45 and includes concerts from 20 different ... [Read More…]
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