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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…]

Filed Under: KACU News, News, Podcasts Tagged With: Archive, Bus Accident

Eye on Entertainment #124

November 5, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Eye on Entertainment #124 - Original Air Date: 11/04/11 With Halloween behind us, things are settling back to normal for only but a moment until the holidays crank up. First, host Blane Singletary speaks with Dean Nolen and Ryan McBride of the Hardin-Simmons Theatre Department who are putting a production of Colin McPherson's "The Seafarer." Then, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Eye on Entertainment #123

October 29, 2011 by Blane Singletary

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…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Social Responsibility In Local Businesses

October 28, 2011 by Zane Goggans

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…]

Filed Under: KACU News

Going Green in Abilene

October 28, 2011 by Matthew Woodrow

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…]

Filed Under: KACU News Tagged With: Recycling

Eye on Entertainment #122

October 22, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Eye on Entertainment #122 - Original Air Date: 10/21/11 As KACU's Fall Fund Drive continues, host Blane Singletary takes a look at a couple of events whose proceeds go to support local non-profits. Janet Payne, chairman of Haunted Abilene joins us in the studio to shed some light about a tour that focuses on the darker parts of Abilene's history, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Eye on Entertainment #121

October 15, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Eye on Entertainment #121 - Original Air Date: 10/14/11 It's music galore in Abilene this week. Host Blane Singletary has two interviews with two musically inclined people. For musical theatre, we speak with Kari Hatfield, who took on the daunting task of directing ACU's Homecoming Musical, "The King and I." Then, Cathy Taff, vice president of the ... [Read More…]

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Eye on Entertainment #120

October 8, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Eye on Entertainment #120 - Original Air Date: 10/07/11 From marching bands to classic films, host Blane Singletary shows that Abilene's got plenty going on as homecoming season ramps up. Singletary speaks with Mike Lunney of the Wylie Pure Gold Band, and host of the 18th annual Big Country Marching Festival where bands from all over the state ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Eye on Entertainment #119

September 30, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Eye on Entertainment #119 - Original Air Date: 09/30/11 A plethora of music awaits in this week's show! Host Blane Singletary speaks with renowned Turkish musician Latif Bolat, who shares his music as well as ancient Sufi Muslim poetry in a special evening. And in this month's "Music of Eye on Entertainment" segment, we delve into the music of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Eye on Entertainment #118

September 23, 2011 by Blane Singletary

Eye on Entertainment #118 - Original Air Date: 09/23/11 It's a great week for music as the West Texas Book & Music Festival wraps up this weekend. Host Blane Singletary speaks with legendary singer/songwriter Guy Clark who's playing a show at the historic Paramount Theatre. Amongst the other big events is the Abilene Philharmonic's season opener ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

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2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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