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Renaissance Woman: Flutist, writer, journalist and teacher to visit for performance and masterclass

March 2, 2012 by David Singer

Eugenia Zukerman will visit campus this weekend to teach a flute masterclass and perform as part of the Guest Artisit Series. A Renaissance Woman Zukerman is a true renaissance woman. She has been involved in the music and creative community for many years and in many forms. Serving as the Arts Correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning News, she ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture

Ink in exchange for scholarship money

February 29, 2012 by David Singer

There are so many things I would do to my body if it meant no student loans. That may sound a little sadistic, but hear me out. One hundred thousand dollars. There's not a lot of things I wouldn't do for that kind of money. And if it means no more financial strain, I am willing to put up with quite a bit. So alumni, donors to the university and ... [Read More…]

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Faculty, quartet member to perform free show this weekend

February 24, 2012 by David Singer

The Permian Basin String Quartet will perform a free show on ACU's campus for both students and community members this Saturday. The cultural experience of the performance is paired with an opportunity to see one of ACU's faculty members on stage. John Madura, adjunct music professor and first violin for the quartet, is in his fifth season as a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture

56 Years of Sing Song History

February 18, 2012 by David Singer

The Optimist published this infographic Feb. 17, 2012 (Vol. 100 No. 37).  After 56 years of ACU Sing Song history, the highlights, records and winners are visualized on a single page. Prints can be purchased outside Moody Coliseum after the two performances on Saturday. Purchases can also be made by emailing jmcnetwork@acu.edu with subject line ... [Read More…]

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Local hotels and restaurants cater to Sing Song crowds

February 17, 2012 by David Singer

With friends and families pouring into Abilene for Sing Song weekend, the campus will become much busier. But these extra guests also bring an increase in business for local restaurants and hotels. Along with most hotels in the area, the Whitten Inn is fully booked this weekend due to the increased number guests visiting ACU's campus. After nine ... [Read More…]

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‘Proof’ marks milestone for two actors

February 10, 2012 by David Singer

While one actor will take the ACU stage for the first time, the Department of Theatre's winter drama, Proof, also serves as a senior's last performance. For Jaimie Patterson, senior musical theatre major from Abilene, Proof will be her last performance as a student. Patterson, a teaching minor, plans to student teach after graduating this spring ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase

Your worship service provider

February 8, 2012 by David Singer

Welcome to the Non-Denominational Community Church of Skype, today's date is Mar. 12, 2023. I hope everyone is enjoying the comfort of their own home as we gather today for worship. Before the transmission starts, please power off your state-issued iPhones and find a comfortable seat in front of your monitor. We will begin at approximately 10 a.m. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Theatre seniors spend semester in NYC

February 3, 2012 by David Singer

Five ACU theatre students are spending the last semester of their senior year in a new place, New York City. Senior theatre majors Ashley Parizek, from Dublin, OH, Peter Hargrave, from Pasadena, Kelley Barker, from Mesquite, Blake Rogers, from Athens, TX, and Jefferson Ferguson, from Houston, are spending the spring semester in Manhattan with a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News Tagged With: Theatre

Summit encourages entries for Student Art Contest

February 1, 2012 by David Singer

Although next years Summit is still months away, the preparations have already begun. The Summit Student Art Contest is calling for entries of creative pieces to be displayed throughout Summit next fall. This will be the fifth year that the contest has been held in an attempt to bring the arts into Summit activities. "Too often Christians think ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Summit

Websites, individuals protest SOPA, PIPA

January 24, 2012 by David Singer

The Internet voiced its objection last Wednesday to the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act, two proposed bills which would accelerate the governments ability to enforce copyright on the Internet. Hundreds of sites including Google and Wikipedia enforced a day long "blackout" to protest the bills. "I haven't seen anything like that on ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
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2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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