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Delta Theta hoping to bloom on stage for repeated Sing Song success

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Delta Theta continues to sow the seeds of success at this year’s Sing Song with their vegetable garden act. Though a healthier choice than last year’s winning theme, the Deltas are still hoping to cream the competition. Last year’s sweet victory marked the sorority’s first win in 45 years. Winning director, Eva Straughn, senior engineering major ... [Read More…]

Frater Sodalis seeking fortune of fourth consecutive win

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From the Dark Knight to Vanna White, Frater Sodalis is deadset on winning it's fourth consecutive Sing Song with this year's Wheel of Fortune act. But the reigning champions’ road to potential victory is proving to be puzzling. Last year's winning director, Jax Hernandez, senior Christian ministry major from Keller, said the Frats' initial ... [Read More…]

GATA, Galaxy and sophomores take home the trophy

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For the first time since 1986, the women of GATA brought home the Sing Song trophy. The men of Galaxy came back for a win since their last one in 2008, and the sophomore class chalked up its thirteenth win in Sing Song history. GATA director Macie Liptoi said breaking the 34-year losing streak left her wanting to cry, celebrate and scream all at ... [Read More…]

Sing Song director selection begins

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Sing Song preparations began last week with the announcement of the hosts and hostesses and will continue this week as the class and club directors will be chosen by Thursday. This will be the second year the freshman class will have two separate acts. The process for choosing the freshman directors includes interviews with the Sing Song ... [Read More…]

2016 Sing Song co-chairs selected

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Six students have been selected as the 2016 Sing Song co-chairs. Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions, and Mark Jackson, assistant director of student organizations and programs, made the announcement Tuesday. The 2016 Sing Song co-chairs are: Kevin Carroll, sophomore marketing major from Abilene Taylor Flowers, senior ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Newscast – February 13, 2015

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First, interviews with the Sing Song host and hostesses on why they auditioned and what they have been up to. Next, a time lapse video of the Sing Song stage set up. Then, this week's Spotlight feature, Catherine Blakemore headed to the Campus Store to see what the students have planned for Valentine's. And, we get a behind the scenes look at ... [Read More…]

Crowdfunding is the smartest invention

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Sing Song has ended. Three different acts now have $1,000 to give to their chosen charity. Let's review the options, shall we? In true countdown fashion, my first thought was to go to a crowdfunding platform. Why not give back to the community in that way? Crowdfunding platforms, which date back before 2012 but only recently attracted media ... [Read More…]

Hosts and hostesses count down to the big show

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While hundreds of students are perfecting their harmonies and complicated group choreography for their three-minute perfomance on the Sing Song stage, six students are practicing during lunch, late into the evenings and on weekends to show off their skills every night in front of thousands. The six men and women chosen to host Sing Song 2015 ... [Read More…]

The Final Act: George writes one last Sing Song arrangement

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On Saturday night, Lydia Miranda will stand side by side with her Alpha Kai Omega sisters ready to take the Sing Song stage one last time. The girls will anxiously chatter as they prepare to take their place and perform the act they all know by heart. They will anticipate the moment the curtain rises, but no one will be as nervous as ... [Read More…]

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