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Top of the Key: Episode 4- Football Is Back

August 29, 2020 by Owen Simpson

ACU football is optimistic entering the fall season and sports across the nation were postponed earlier in the week following the death of Jacob Blake. This is the "Top of the Key".   https://open.spotify.com/episode/654DWSY2mokF3fvPQxgDBk?si=E6f2muTqRIiVuQNu_vqUiw ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Overtime- Episode 4: How do we respond to Kenosha?

August 28, 2020 by Owen Simpson

New cases are holding relatively steady during the first week of classes; Residence Life is in the early works of major projects and the shooting of Jacob Blake sparks new protests and riots across America. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UJR4RCGONTZftKPbmjNpz?si=qmN_0xR2QvCkehsACyQ24w ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Overtime: Episode 3- Cases Rise As Students Return

August 22, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Freshmen return to campus as new COVID-19 cases emerge; Wildcat Week adjusts to the pandemic climate and it doesn’t always make sense. This is "Optimist Overtime". Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts ... [Read More…]

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Top of the Key: Episode 3- Wildcats At West Point

August 22, 2020 by Owen Simpson

ACU football heads to West Point in October; other sports decide to wait until the fall and the NBA playoffs are in full swing. This is the "Top of the Key". Listen on Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts. ... [Read More…]

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Top of the Key: Episode 2-ACU vs. Anyone

August 14, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Fall sports meet a breaking point as the southland postpones; ACU scrambles to rebuild a schedule and the NBA playoffs are about to heat up. I’m Owen Simpson. This is the "Top of the Key." https://open.spotify.com/episode/78BqIYf6IYJL5ks3Mqy0y3?si=9ONY4N7MT5eB9S6r1IW6UA Apple Podcasts: ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Overtime: Episode 2-Chapel Survives Coronavirus

August 14, 2020 by Owen Simpson

ACU students are still required to get chapel credits during a worldwide pandemic; a return-to-campus plan is coming together and Joe Biden chooses his VP as the election season heats up. I’m Owen Simpson, this is “Optimist Overtime.” https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RQP2ClhSWlNkPyw1EW6Sc?si=7cJgWFAPTkax-lUSs9MVVQ   Apple Podcasts: ... [Read More…]

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Top of the Key: Episode 1-Sports Are Back

July 24, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The Southland Conference is moving ahead as scheduled for football season; volleyball and soccer get pushed back and the Washington Redskins new team name is the best thing to happen all month long. I’m Owen Simpson, welcome to the first episode of the Top of the Key.   ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Overtime: Episode 1-The Inevitable Truth

July 24, 2020 by Owen Simpson

New COVID-19 cases in Texas start to flatten; the university continues to prepare for a fall semester; and many questions are still unanswered. I’m Owen Simpson, and welcome to the first episode of Optimist Overtime. ... [Read More…]

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Bus accident claims one life, injures several others

November 7, 2011 by Blane Singletary Leave a Comment

An ACU bus carrying twelve students, 3 faculty and a spouse was in an accident traveling to Medina Children’s Home for an annual service project. Many were treated for injuries at varying hospitals and one student, sophomore Anabel Reid was killed in the crash. KACU-FM News At Noon Reporter: Blane Singletary Play/mp3/2:32 ... [Read More…]

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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major pa...
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