More than 100 students were in attendance as Activities Council of Bradley University Cinema kicked off its season with a showing of the Seth Rogen/Zac Efron comedy “Neighbors”Aug. 28.
The screening of the film, which was moved from Olin Quad to Marty Theater due to rain, marked the beginning of a new policy in which all movies presented by ACBU will be free to Bradley students. Junior graphic design and Spanish ACBU Cinema coordinator Audrey Ruppel said she thinks this change will be well-received by students.
“ACBU decided to make all movies this semester free because we believe that it will increase attendance, and therefore make the movies more accessible for everyone,” Ruppel said.
As a result of the change, some funding for the ACBU Cinema series will now come from the Student Activities Budget Review Committee. Ruppel also said tickets will remain $2 for faculty, staff and members of the public.
The next ACBU Cinema showing will feature “The Fault in Our Stars” on Sept. 4 – 5 at 8 p.m. and on Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Marty Theater.
