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JMC Network Sportscast October 29, 2011

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This week on the JMC Network Sportscast we look at cross country's outcome at the LSC Championships, along with volleyball's victory against Tarleton, soccer's move to the No.1 spot and find out how basketball is preparing for the upcoming season under new head coach, Joe Golding. Video/editing by Marcus Bowen, Kristin Goodspeed and Taylor ... [Read More…]

Wildcats get ugly victory over Commerce 40-28

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It will go down as a win for ACU, but this wasn't the win the Wildcats were expecting. Facing an 0-7 Texas A&M-Commerce team, the Wildcats committed five turnovers en route to a disappointing 40-28 victory. "I'm just disappointed in the lack of focus, we did some things today that are very uncharacteristic," head coach Chris Thomsen said. ... [Read More…]

The Chris Thomsen Show #10-2011

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The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at 11 on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date October 29, 2011) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we recap ACU's blowout loss to Midwestern State. We have the highlights and the lowlights of the loss. We ... [Read More…]

Eye on Entertainment #123

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Eye on Entertainment #123 - Original Air Date: 10/28/11 Halloween is but a few days away, but some events are looking to keep the mood positive, including the PosiPalooza concert. This concert features positive, sometimes funny artists in the music industry. Host Blane Singletary speaks with Priscilla Gwilt, a local organizer of this event. Then ... [Read More…]

Social Responsibility In Local Businesses

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Terry Johnson has been working with area residents for over seven years to help with planning for college and balancing family budgets. Most of the people he's assisted come from lower income or disadvantaged areas. Now he's launching a new initiative that gives local businesses affordable advertisement, and helps high school students learn ... [Read More…]

Going Green in Abilene

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You've seen the commercials, who wouldn't want more money? And how can you save money and help protect the earth at the same time? Matthew Woodrow speaks with a local author Diedra Holley about how she cut her bills in half and reduced her global footprint. KACU News The News At Noon Air Date: Oct. 29, 2011 Reporter: Matthew ... [Read More…]

Students benefit from longer breaks

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Fall break needs to be longer. Many other universities get more days off from school for holidays and fall and Thanksgiving breaks than we do. This has to change. One day without classes isn't a "break;" it's a day when you turn your alarm off in your sleep. One day isn't enough additional time to give many students a chance to travel home or ... [Read More…]

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