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Duo ranked among the top 15 in the nation

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Jeff Craig and Jared Perkins form a collegiate forensics team that is currently ranked among the best in the nation. Craig, a senior journalism major from Granbury, has participated in debate since his sophomore year in high school. Perkins, a senior sociology major from Peru, Ill., has a slightly different history and began debating three years ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad creates opportunities

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Last February, during a break from Sing Song practice, I walked into the Campus Center to check my mail. I opened my mailbox and pulled out the long-expected envelope. Without hesitating, I tore it open and began reading. I made it through the first sentence before I ran shrieking through the Campus Center to tell my friends the good news. I had ... [Read More…]

Victims return to class, still recovering

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The students involved in the Nov. 4 shuttle bus accident during a Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences trip are returning to campus for the Spring semester. Many spent the break catching up on last semester’s missed assignments and are now on track to start a new semester. Pat Miller, a faculty spouse involved in the accident, was ... [Read More…]

The Poet’s Corner Podcasts (Season 3)

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Season 3 hosts Crystal Rae and Dave Smith Our third season of our hit series featured more great original work from members of our community, including some excellent poetry from students at Wylie Junior High. Poet: Audrey Vaughn Poem-Friends Poem-Types of Friends Poet: Bailey and Lora Poem-We Just Want To Be Heard (with Lora Ochoa) Poet: ... [Read More…]

Eye on Entertainment #133

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Eye on Entertainment #133 - Original Air Date: 1/13/12 It's Eye on Entertainment's Belated New Years Special! We're looking forward to the new year and back to the old one. Host Blane Singletary speaks with Michael Stephens about "Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.," the first play of the year for the Abilene Community Theatre. Then, we'll take a look back ... [Read More…]

The Poet’s Corner Podcasts (Season 2)

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Season Two (2009-2010) Hosted by Joshua Jones/Dave Bendinger The second season of our hit series The Poet's Corner features more original poems from members of the Abilene community. Some are well-seasoned poets and others are just giving writing a try. Click on the Poem titles below to hear each episode. Poet: Marsha Harper Poem: Death ... [Read More…]

Eye on Entertainment #132

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Eye on Entertainment #132 - Original Air Date: 1/6/12 After a week off, EOE is back for the new year, and if your resolution was to take in more of the arts, you'll have no problem doing so! KACU's Dave Smith speaks with Bird Thomas of the Center for Contemporary Arts about the upcoming Beatnik Poetry Night, kicking off the 3rd season of Abilene ... [Read More…]

The Poet’s Corner Podcasts (Season 1)

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Season One (2008-2009) Hosted by Dave Bendinger The first season of our hit series The Poet's Corner features many original poems from members of the Abilene community. Some are well-seasoned poets and others are just giving writing a try. Click on the Poem titles below to hear each episode. Poet: Al Haley Poem: For A Day Poem: Girl Plays ... [Read More…]

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