KACU conducted its semi-annual fall pledge drive last week and raised $42,467, exceeding the station's $40,000 goal. "We kicked off the drive with some bigger donations," said Nathan Gibbs, general manager of KACU. 214 donors gave to KACU, and of that group, 54 were first time donors. The station relies on the financial support of its ... [Read More…]
Librarians rush to rescue water-damaged books
Librarians and library staff responded to a leak that damaged almost $10,000 worth of books on the ground level of the library last week. On the Friday of fall break, an ice machine on the east side of the main floor of the library began leaking, and the water seeped through the carpet and caused damage to the art and design book collection. ... [Read More…]
Campus clinic educates students on flu vaccines
The ACU Medical and Counseling Care Clinic is offering flu shots for $20 to keep students and staff healthy during flu season. The flu attacks the body and can last from a few days up to weeks, according to the Center for Disease Control website. There are some common misconceptions regarding the virus, and the clinic has set out to educate ... [Read More…]
Seniors prepare for bittersweet last ACU season
Senior men's tennis players Marco Bensley, Brandon McCarty and Jason Proctor are currently in their final fall season of ACU tennis and will start their final spring season next semester. Despite this year being their last as Wildcat athletes, they are looking forward to their experiences going forward and looking back on how the program has ... [Read More…]
Floats, fireworks and festivities
Homecoming may be over but the three-day event was full of exciting festivities. On Friday evening, visitors were able to take part in the annual Homecoming carnival and rock out to student and alumni bands at JamFest. On Saturday, one of the most long awaited for events of the year finally played out, the annual Homecoming parade. The parade ... [Read More…]
OT students create prosthetics in class
After two weeks of hard work in the Maker Lab, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy students showed their 3-D printed prosthetic hands off in the foyer of the library Wednesday afternoon. The project was one in a series for the students' class, Intro to Making, meant to use 3-D printing technology to create projects to ease difficulties ... [Read More…]
Larry’s boasts better burgers for 49 years
On the bleak stretch of road known as Treadaway Boulevard lies a true Abilene gem, Larry's Better Burgers. The drive-in sits at 1233 N Treadaway Blvd. and has been in business since 1967. The outside, although a bit tattered, only adds to business' reputation of being a long-standing Abilene icon. The business's exterior maintains a touch of ... [Read More…]
Things to do: DRI Pumpkin Patch
The Disability Resources Incorporated Pumpkin Patch is a must for every Abilenian to visit during the fall. The pumpkin patch is on the lawn of DRI's campus, which is located at 3602 N Clack St. DRI is a non-profit organization that provides care for adults with developmental disabilities. The organization's mission is, "to provide exceptional ... [Read More…]
It’s a jolly Homecoming with Mary
ACU Theatre is bringing the beloved Disney film and book Mary Poppins to the stage for this year's Homecoming Musical. The musical is based on the Disney film of the same name, as well as the book by P.L Travers. Mary Poppins follows the adventures of a mysterious nanny who suddenly appears on the doorstep of the Banks household to care for ... [Read More…]
Greek Cafe offers health food near campus
You just got lucky if you're a lover of Greek cuisine who doesn't want to drive to the other side of town. The Greek Cafe opened at the corner of Treadaway Boulevard and Ambler Avenue less than a month ago, and it's only a mile and a half away from campus, across the street from Little Italy Pizza. Its interior is reminiscent of a cozy '60s ... [Read More…]
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