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Voices from the Hill: Sandy Byers

February 6, 2012 by Zane Goggans

Everyone in Abilene can tune in to 89.7 fm, but few will ever know about the lady behind the desk that makes it possible. Zane Goggans introduces Sandy Byers for the JMC Network. Video/editing by Zane Goggans ... [Read More…]

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Public radio membership drive aimed at building local support

October 11, 2011 by Jake Bell

KACU will kick off its 25th-annual Membership Drive on Monday.  The drive will continue through Oct. 21. The Membership Drive is focusing on the mission of KACU this year, which is to entertain, educate and enrich Abilene and the Big Country. A goal of 400 contributions from members has been set for this month, whereas in recent years the goal ... [Read More…]

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New bill could affect campus radio stations

March 30, 2011 by Samantha Sutherland

A new House bill aiming to cut federal funding for public radio stations may have devastating effects for ACU-owned public radio station, KACU. The new bill would seek control over how money given to public radio stations across the nation by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is spent. It also prohibits public radio stations from buying any ... [Read More…]

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KACU prepares for HD broadcast

April 14, 2010 by Chelsea Hackney

At 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, James Thompson, broadcast engineer for KACU, fired up the new transmitter that will allow KACU to be the first radio station in the Big Country broadcasting in HD. "We wanted to lead the way in our market, here in West Texas, with the first HD digital radio signal broadcasting NPR and other public radio content," said John ... [Read More…]

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KACU-FM awaits HD equipment

December 2, 2009 by Special Contributor

By Emily Loper KACU-FM is riding the waves of change in radio as it begins the transition to high definition, a change that should be complete by next semester. Dave Smith, director of operations for KACU, said high-definition radio is very different from high-definition television. Nothing about the audio clarity will change, but high-definition ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network shines at TIPA competition

April 15, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor Students from ACU's JMC Network won 51 awards at the 100th Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) in Dallas on Saturday. Awards were given for media including newspaper, radio and television, and ACU competed against University of Texas-Austin, University of North Texas and Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas ... [Read More…]

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‘Appetizer’ gives taste of something new

March 6, 2009 by Earl Karr

By Earl Karr, Contributing Writer The Appetizer, a variety music show produced by KACU-FM, is beginning the process to receive syndication. Dave Smith ('04), better known to listeners as D Grant Smith, is the host of The Appetizer and an operations assistant at KACU. "We mainly focus on independent music, alternative, rock, folk and acoustic, ... [Read More…]

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‘Prairie Home’ show features ACU elements

October 22, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Joyce Pace has listened to A Prairie Home Companion for more than a decade, and Saturday, the variety radio show came alive for the 77-year-old fan. Like countless shows before, host Garrison Keillor and the Prairie Home cast performed various skits, sang classic songs and thrilled their audience with its ... [Read More…]

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History of Student Media: After 97 years, student media continues eager pursuit of journalistic excellence

September 26, 2008 by Michael Freeman Leave a Comment

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor See a timeline of ACU student media In August 1912, student Arthur Slater of Clyde distributed the first copy of the Optimist to Childers Classical Institute students. He worked on the first issue as a reporter, copy editor and typesetter. Ninety-six years later, the kind of dedication shown by Slater still ... [Read More…]

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KACU to sponsor two-week guided trip to Italy

February 3, 2006 by Denton Josey

By Denton Josey, Student Reporter This spring Abilene Public Radio KACU will travel to Europe for an eight-day tour of southern Italy. For two weeks, KACU has promoted the trip on the air and has received many calls from interested listeners, KACU development director Loree Houghton said. "It's our attempt to touch the world and other cultures ... [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

Entertainment:
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3. Delta Theta

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
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3. Seniors

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