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Den closes, Starbucks renovation plans ahead

January 25, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Campus begins New Year resolutions of its own, as students bid adieu to the Den and await Starbucks upgrades. Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, said though details are not concrete, the Brown Library Starbucks can expect to see the start of its makeover this summer. "No dramatic updates," Williams said. "I think we have an ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brown Library, Campus Dining

Students switch Dining roles

November 28, 2012 by Marissa Jones

ACU students turned the tables and held a potluck for Dining Services employees to show students' appreciation for their hard work on Nov. 16. Last year, Residence Assistants and residents of Nelson and McDonald Halls served employees desserts to show their appreciation. "My hall in Nelson came up with the idea that we needed to serve the people ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Beyond 31, Campus Dining, Community Service

Video: Dining Services Appreciation Dinner

November 20, 2012 by Will Rogers III

The campus group, Beyond 31, served dinner to the ACU dining services staff to show their appreciation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kvUkVuFMZ4 Video/Editing by: Will Rogers ... [Read More…]

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Dining Services Appreciation Dinner

November 20, 2012 by Will Rogers III

The campus group, Beyond 31, served dinner to the ACU dining services staff to show their appreciation. Video/Editing by: Will Rogers ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Beyond 31, Campus Dining

Bagel Wagon opens after renovations

November 2, 2012 by Katie Greene

The new and improved Bagel Wagon opened its doors on Monday on the first floor in the Hardin Administration building. The space, which used to have very little counter space and dim lighting, now has more area to showcase food and beverages and better lighting to make it more welcoming. "We made an attempt to present the candy and snacks as best ... [Read More…]

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Bean vs. Bank

September 16, 2011 by Ben Miller

"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Bean vs. Bank September 16, 2011 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons Tagged With: Campus Dining, Rec Center, The Bean

World Famous Bean dresses to impress

August 29, 2011 by David Singer

Freshmen, I would first like to extend a welcome. It's always nice to return to find 400 taller and older looking guys roaming campus who are allegedly younger than me (there is no way that one guy is 18). Now, today's lunch is probably not your first in the World Famous Bean. You enjoyed its range of deliciously digestible dishes when you ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Campus Dining, The Bean

ACU officials still determining fate of Bean Sprout

November 21, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor As traffic drastically declined in the Bean Sprout Grill and Café this semester, rumors circulated among students that the eatery on the bottom floor of the Campus Center soon will close. However, those are just rumors. ACU Dining Services along with ARAMARK and a focus group comprised of about 20 ... [Read More…]

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‘World Famous’ Renovation: Dining facility reshaped with health, variety as inspiration

August 27, 2008 by Kelline Linton

By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor The new Bean pulsated with hungry crowds as students poured into line after Opening Chapel Monday. Delia Lopez, a Bean employee who has worked in the new facilities since the beginning of the summer, said customer numbers were more than usual. "I heard a lot of 'it's amazing' and 'wow' from students," she ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Campus Dining, The Bean

Bean serves stress relief

December 7, 2007 by Kimberly Prather

By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The Bean will pull all the stops at Midnight Breakfast on Dec. 10. Every year, the Monday before finals start, Midnight Breakfast, which is an opportunity for students to come together and enjoy breakfast food from the Bean, occurs. Midnight Breakfast is from 10:30 p.m. until midnight. Students can use their ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Campus Dining, The Bean

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