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…]
Ahead of the Pack: Freshmen Standouts Boost ACU Soccer
It's not supposed to happen like this. This isn't how it's supposed to go. To be this young and this good, already, it just doesn't happen. Not everyday at least. That's the case for two members of the women's soccer squad. Freshmen Dylan Owens and Sophie Standifer have quickly proven that success does not always require patience. "It ... [Read More…]
Art department shines spotlight on faculty
The Department of Art and Design is taking a break from showing off student work by shining the spotlight on the department's faculty instead. The Faculty Exhibition, the biennial faculty art show takes place every two years and shows off the talents behind the teachers. Jack Maxwell, a professor in the art department, is the director of the ... [Read More…]
Put the Hurt On: Nursing Major Pummels Offenses
At 6'1" and 290 pounds, Josh Bloom does not strike most people as the prototypical nurse in training. In fact, if anything, he may remind most as a bodyguard or club bouncer. But looks can be misleading, as the ACU football defensive tackle and nursing major spends most of his time tackling and sending opponents to the sideline, but also has ... [Read More…]
11 women nominated for Homecoming Queen
With Homecoming on the horizon, the student body has elected 11 nominees for this year's Homecoming Queen. Each student had the opportunity to nominate five women from the senior class as potential candidates for Homecoming Queen. This year's Homecoming nominees are Alex Abston, Chera Chaney, Stephanie Jordan, Rachel Lopez De Castilla, ... [Read More…]
Freshman Follies to hit the big screen
Freshman halls are adding the finishing touches for their Freshman Follies performances as part of Family Weekend. As one of the biggest freshman classes begin to build their sets, design their costumes and rally their peers, it is clear that Freshman Follies is ready to hit the stage as "Silver Screen Showcase," a theme based off of a movie ... [Read More…]
Class of 2019 second largest in ACU history
The class of 2019 is the largest freshman class in three decades, and with the number of enrolled freshmen totaling 1,070, the university has had to make changes to accommodate the large number of new students. Kevin Campbell, chief enrollment officer, said the university had begun preparing for a large number of freshmen last year. "We ... [Read More…]
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