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GATA, Galaxy and sophomores take home the trophy

February 21, 2016 by Brittany Jackson

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…]

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Sing Song director selection begins

October 17, 2015 by Abbey Bowling

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…]

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2016 Sing Song co-chairs selected

April 23, 2015 by Abigail Runnels

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…]

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JMC Network Newscast – February 13, 2015

February 17, 2015 by Optimist Staff

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…]

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Crowdfunding is the smartest invention

February 15, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

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…]

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Hosts and hostesses count down to the big show

February 13, 2015 by Abigail Runnels

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…]

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The Final Act: George writes one last Sing Song arrangement

February 13, 2015 by Linsey Thut

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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Sing Song theme rocks around the clock

February 13, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

With nothing but time on the clock, Sing Song is going through a "countdown" for this year's performance. The theme centers on the music industry's biggest hits throughout the past few decades, paying special attention to the American music-performance show era. "It's a nod to the famous countdown programs in our music industry throughout ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat Preview and tours offered for Sing Song visitors

February 13, 2015 by James Eldred

The Office of Admissions is offering prospective students a chance to see ACU up close while they visit for Sing Song with a Wildcat Preview Day and separately scheduled tours. "They're coming in from all over the country for Sing Song," said David Pittman, director of recruiting. "The vast majority of people will come on Friday, and then we'll ... [Read More…]

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ACUPD prepares to deal with construction impact on parking

February 13, 2015 by Josh Levinson

The ACU Police Department is working on a plan that will help visitors for Sing Song adapt to the loss of more than 300 parking spaces on campus. ACUPD is putting all officers on duty to help direct traffic and lead drivers to proper parking areas on campus. "There's no perfect solution to it, but we're going to make it work, we do every ... [Read More…]

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