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Sing Song needs to focus on fun

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I appreciate what Sarah Carlson said in her column regarding Sing Song. The Sing Song culture has become too overbearing on students. I directed our club act (Pi Kappa) this year. Knowing that we would have approximately 20 participants, I told them we had two options: to have fun, grow stronger together, and put on a fun, entertaining show or ... [Read More…]

Massey releases contest results: To avoid future scoring errors, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, said he would bring in an independent person or firm to tabulate scores for Sing Song acts.

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief In the wake of Saturday's Sing Song scoring error and controversy, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, has released all groups' scores to help clarify some of the confusion from Saturday's awards ceremony. The final results showed definite, clear winners for in all three categories: Gamma Sigma Phi ... [Read More…]

Sing Song bizarre but beautiful

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something I'm standing in the concourse of the coliseum. My toes feel like ice cubes through my socks. It's 3 a.m., and I just want to find my shoes and go home to bed. Suddenly, someone hectically motions for me to move to the wall. As I do, I see a line of young men approach. They're all wearing ... [Read More…]

Seniors prepare for memorable Siing Song performance

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By Denton Josey, Student Reporter For 50 years Sing Song has been an ACU tradition. For senior Jeff McCain, it has been a tradition since he arrived on campus. "This is what ACU's all about, the fellowshipping and the singing," said McCain, integrated marketing communication major from Liberty. Including this year, McCain has participated in ... [Read More…]

Non-members join GATA on stage for Sing Song performance

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By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer GATA social club invited non-members to "baaaa" in their Sing Song act as bad black sheep and lost little lambs this year. The club extended the invitation to close friends, roommates and women who wanted to be involved in Sing Song to give their act a stronger sound, said Abra Barker, senior integrated marketing ... [Read More…]

Former Sing Song hosts reunite for 50th show

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By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The six hosts and hostesses will share the Sing Song spotlight this year as they join in song with hosts and hostesses of the past. For the 50th show of Sing Song, Kendall Massey, director of Student Productions, invited all past hosts and hostesses to return to campus to see how Sing Song has changed in the past 50 ... [Read More…]

Sing Songing to God’s Glory

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Sing Song. Just the mention of the word invokes memories of singing flies, months of practice and spirited competition between the clubs and classes. Thousands of man-hours of preparation will be displayed in the weekends three shows. However, Sing Song goes beyond just the practices and the competition. Sing Song is a chance for the student ... [Read More…]

After 50 years, Sing Song still dazzles

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Sing Song will razzle and dazzle audiences will its 50th show this weekend, allowing students to show off a wide range of talents. Although the show began 50 years ago as a way for students to showcase their singing, the extravaganza now brings students of various disciplines and talents together. A single act requires a director, choreographer, ... [Read More…]

From the Beginning

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Fifty years ago last week, George W. Bush was 10 years old, man had yet to venture into space, Dr. John Willis was still a student at ACC, and not every group performing in the earliest Sing Song productions had even decided on its music yet. Fifty years turned one boy into the president of the United States and ... [Read More…]

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