By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter After an almost two-month delay, ACU will dedicate the new food court Friday to ACU alumni and vice president emeritus Bill Hilton. The food court replaced the Hilton Room but will keep the name in honor of Bill Hilton. Hilton, who graduated from ACU in 1948 and joined the faculty in 1950, has given ACU 57 ... [Read More…]
Barret Hall’s new coffee shop serves up Java City specialties…and it takes Bean Bucks
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Coffee lovers have an additional place to commune over fresh coffee and warm pastries this semester with the addition of The Den, Barret Hall's Java City coffee shop, which is adjacent to the residence hall's office. The Den, which had its grand opening Wednesday at 9 a.m., was aptly named for its decoration: ... [Read More…]
Taste of Italia: ACU employees own new Italian-themed coffee shop
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Harry is a builder and good with numbers. Barry is Italian and more creative. Together, Harry and Barry hope they have the perfect mix to make their new restaurant, di' Italia, a smash hit. Barry Pupella, financial aid counselor for the university, had dreamed of owning a coffee shop for 10 years. When a ... [Read More…]
Bean Sprout celebrates new year, new menu with event
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Triangular pieces of sirloin burgers, small cups of curly fries, chicken fingers and brownies lay on platters on the two long tables. Vases of multicolored flowers and bouquets of balloons provided a backdrop and Newsboys blared from the sound system set up in a booth. Welcome to the grand re-opening of the Bean ... [Read More…]
Bean Sprout menu withers
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor As I Wish The fried okra no longer exists. Neither do the Varsity Clubs, the BLT Crews and the Sproutsadillas. Even the cream gravy is gone. Honestly, what true southerner will ever eat fried chicken with honey mustard? The menu in the Bean Sprout now consists of any combination burger you can think of, sides ... [Read More…]
A New Carbonation
By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor Students who enjoy the red and white of Coca Cola Classic will soon learn to sing another song on campus: "You've got the right one baby," as Pepsi takes control. ACU signed a 10-year contract with Pepsi in June that eliminates all Coke products from campus, but, don't panic. The deal still allows Dr. Pepper. ... [Read More…]