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Blue Bell recall empties ice cream in Bean

April 29, 2015 by Emily Studer

The ice cream case in The Bean stands empty in the absence of Blue Bell, which recalled all products last week after 10 illnesses, including three deaths, were linked to the company's frozen desserts. The company's troubles began in March when the bacteria listeria monocytogenes was found in a 3-ounce institutional/food service ice cream cup ... [Read More…]

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

JMC Network Newscast – April 24, 2015

April 24, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast... First, a look at the mural being done by an ACU grad. Then, information on the Blue Bell ice cream recall and how it's affected the World Famous Bean. Finally, a quick preview of the Kirk Goodwin Run happening Saturday. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Emily Studer and Joshua Cook ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Art, KGR, Newscast, The Bean

To bean or not to bean? That is the question

October 28, 2014 by Richard Lyne

Do students prefer to eat three meals a day in the Bean, prefer to gravitate around to one of the other several eating options on campus or prefer to avoid campus meal plans altogether in favor of self-service options? There are students sitting in all three camps, and there are probably several who don't have strong opinions on the subject. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Meal Plans, The Bean

JMC Network Newscast – September 19, 2014

September 19, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast. First we meet the Bean's new head chef. Then details on how the football stadiums construction is going to effect parking during summit. Also a look at the exciting new wildcat yell pep rally's, and how you can get involved. Finally all of the inside details of the life on the hill cast, and one of their own ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Artwalk, Life on the Hill, Newscast, Parking, The Bean

Improved Bean dining hall menu

September 12, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

The ACU Bean has improved their menu this year. They have made decisions to use local ingredients and make things in-house. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

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SAA cooks up annual Midnight Breakfast

May 1, 2014 by James Eldred

The Student Alumni Association will have its second Midnight Breakfast on Monday in the Bean. The Dead Day tradition was originally the responsibility of the Parents' Organization since its beginning in the early 1990s, said Samantha Adkins, assistant director of alumni relations and adviser for the SAA. "The Student Alumni Association has ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 01.17.14

January 17, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: Print Edition Tagged With: Around Abilene, Print Edition, The Bean

Students react to Bean change

January 16, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

The World Famous Bean has moved its stations and switched up the menu. Students, faculty and staff could see the changes just moments after entering the Bean on Jan. 13. Because of security reasons and policy requirements, ACU Dining Services was unavailable to comment on the matter before this article's publication. The previous action ... [Read More…]

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Cartoon: There and Back Again – A Sandwich Tale

January 16, 2014 by Ben Todd

"There and Back Again: A Sandwich Tale" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons, Opinion Tagged With: Daily Doodle Dosage, The Bean

Changes in the Bean not running so smoothie-ly

January 16, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Changes in the World Famous Bean could bring improvement over time, but are inconvenient for the time being. The changes have dashed some students' resolutions of a consistent diet, and misplaced many hungry diners with the ever-changing station locations. Apparently, the Bean took, "new year, new me," quite literally when planning out the food ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Opinion Tagged With: The Bean

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