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Refugee kids see Sing Song

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor ACU for the International Rescue Committee treated local refugees to a free showing of Sing Song on Thursday night, exposing natives of Burundi, Cuba, Nepal and Bhutan to a snippet of Abilene life and an entertaining show. The IRC is a non-government organization working to resettle refugees from across the globe, ... [Read More…]

Sing, Scream and Shout: Kojies win second-straight, GSP, Sophomores back on top

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First it was the elated screams of a sea of skunk, then the roars of an army of Peter Pans and finally the screeching cheers from the sophomore class that filled Moody Coliseum on Saturday night, when the winners of the 53rd annual Sing Song: Believe were announced on the Moody stage. Ko Jo Kai won its second-straight Sing Song, and Gamma Sigma ... [Read More…]

Editor’s Picks: A prediction of the outcome of Sing Song 2009

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Men's Division: GSP should win, but underdog Frats loom 1. Gamma Sigma Phi After a runaway Galaxy train ran over the magic men of Gamma Sigma Phi's hopes to extend their Sing Song winning streak to seven in 2008, GSP's Peter Pan themed '09 show, "Second Star To The Right and Straight On To Moody" may be ... [Read More…]

Backstage chaos brings Sing Song performers closer together

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Cramped in the hidden, narrow space underneath the Sing Song stage, three women race to change mics and dress the hosts and hostesses between each act. Sometimes they have less than three minutes to outfit the performers in new costumes, complete with shoes, jewelry and fake eyelashes, while at the same time ... [Read More…]

Businesses expect Sing Song surge

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By Molly Byrd, Assistant Copy Editor Three hotels near ACU already are completely reserved for Sing Song weekend, and some of the finer restaurants in Abilene also are nearly booked to capacity. Other area businesses are preparing for the flood of families who will be looking for entertaining things to do and places to dine. "The Whitten Inn has ... [Read More…]

Traffic problems arise during lunch rush

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Students will have more culinary-consuming competition this weekend with family, friends and alumni who will attend the 2009 Sing Song shows. Every day after Chapel, masses of hunger-crazed students stampede toward the "World Famous Bean" and the Hilton Food Court. Those leading the charge are the lucky ones; they ... [Read More…]

Hosts, Hostesses ready to entertain audiences

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Some people learn to run before they can walk; they decide to dive in headfirst right into a challenge no matter how shallow the water may be. Others pursue a dream with conviction, passion and fervor until their goal is met. Two of this year's six Sing Song hosts and hostesses used these two methods with great ... [Read More…]

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