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Your guide to an (almost) free weekend in Abilene

November 1, 2013 by Alikay Wood

One of the most common complaints among students regarding Abilene is that there isn't anything to do. Students are also limited by lack of money to participate in what is offered. While it's true that Abilene is a small town, there are plenty of things for students to do if they look for them. So, if you're looking for a fun way to spend the ... [Read More…]

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Midnight Worship attracts a crowd of night owls

October 8, 2013 by Gabi Powell

With building relocation and booming crowds, the student-run Midnight Worship ministry plans for possible future changes. Roy Cervantes, a senior kinesiology major from McAllen, is one of Midnight's founders and worship leaders. He said the ministry was born as mixed-worship for the college student community. "I saw that something needed to ... [Read More…]

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Collegiate card available on mobile device

October 2, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The age-old ACU collegiate card can now be downloaded from iTunes as an application for students to access at any time on their mobile devices. The app was officially available to download last week. Students Association made the app a free, simple and accessible app that all students could enjoy. Dylan Benac, senior political science major from ... [Read More…]

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Collegiate card available on mobile device

October 1, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The age-old ACU collegiate card can now be downloaded from iTunes as an application for students to access at any time on their mobile devices. The app was officially available to download last week. Students Association made the app a free, simple and accessible app that all students could enjoy. Dylan Benac, senior political science major from ... [Read More…]

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AISD Bond election to better schools

September 19, 2013 by Madeline Orr

A 16-member Citizens Master Facilities Planning Committee formed by the Abilene Independent School District Board of Trustees has presented an $87.68 million bond proposal to update and improve AISD schools. The projects to be paid for by the bond include safety and security upgrades, new elementary schools, consolidation of four early childhood ... [Read More…]

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What’s cooking: New restaurants introduced

September 18, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Ready your forks and stomachs for Abilene's new eateries. Panda Express was first in line to expand the restaurant horizons, opening last month. The restaurant located off Hwy. 351 has drawn in huge crowds from Abilene's student population. "It's fast, quick and easy," said Brandy Rains, senior art education major from Fort Worth. "After eating ... [Read More…]

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What’s cooking: New restaurants introduced

September 17, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Ready your forks and stomachs for Abilene's new eateries. Panda Express was first in line to expand the restaurant horizons, opening last month. The restaurant located off Hwy. 351 has drawn in huge crowds from Abilene's student population. "It's fast, quick and easy," said Brandy Rains, senior art education major from Fort Worth. "After ... [Read More…]

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Restaurant Review: Abilene’s Asian food to Thai for

September 13, 2013 by Special Contributor

All along South 1 students looking for an oriental culinary experience might well feel overwhelmed by this barrage. With a little patience, however, it's not long before Ann's Thai Kitchen pops up at 3309 South First. For those who long to escape the Bean on a Friday night but don't want to subject their stomachs to burgers, Ann's is little short ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 09.06.13

September 6, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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The Greenhouse effect: Students turn house into concert venue

September 6, 2013 by Alikay Wood

"We host private concerts in our living room." That's a sentence that very few people would be lucky enough to say. But also what one group of students gets to say every month. From the street, the little green house on North 23rd St. looks like any other Abilene residence, aside from its quirky color. Shaina Meitl and Kelly Seale, a junior and ... [Read More…]

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