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Leeson honored at alumnus lunch: ‘Dallas Morning News’ photographer named Alumnus of the Year

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor When David Leeson was younger and developing an interest in photography, he didn't know people could get paid for doing something that he loved to do so much. He said he once saw a photographer at a graduation ceremony, and he asked the man why he had so many cameras and where he had gotten them. The man ... [Read More…]

Fall Lectureship bad idea

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor I Am The Enemy Bible Lectureship: three days with no Chapel, no Bible classes and no parking. At least this is how many students see it. Campus leaders have their reasons for the moving Lectureship from February to September, but few will benefit students. Here are some of the reasons why Lectureship should not be ... [Read More…]

University halfway to centennial goal: School’s celebration will coincide with other local anniversaries

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By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor About $77 million in gifts and pledges have been donated to the "Called to Faith and Excellence" Centennial Campaign, which is a little more than halfway to the goal of $150 million to be raised by Dec. 31, 2006, said Phil Boone, director of the Centennial Campaign. "We're pleased with our progress, and we hope to be ... [Read More…]

Change headlines opening event

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By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Songs echoed throughout Moody Coliseum on Sunday as more than 2,300 people gathered for the opening night of the 87th annual Bible Lectureship to worship with ZOE Group and listen to Billy Wilson, guest lecturer from Glasgow, Scotland. Guests also heard two important announcements regarding Lectureship and the ... [Read More…]

New schedule benefits all

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Whenever change is mentioned, people's ears perk up and their muscles tense in preparation to jump up and resist. Naturally, people would be concerned when change is mentioned for an 87-year tradition in the Churches of Christ. But as students and guests discuss Sunday night's announcement to move Bible ... [Read More…]

Change headlines opening event: Lectureship will transition to September in 2006

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By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, announced Sunday night that Bible Lectureship will move from its traditional February timeslot to the third week of September in 2006. During that transition, the university will conduct two Lectureships within seven months of each other. Dr. Mark Love, director of ... [Read More…]

Trustees approve tuition increase: Cost per credit hour will jump from $455 to $487 next year

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By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Tuition will increase by $32 per credit hour beginning next semester, said Phil Schubert, vice president of finance for the university. Each credit hour will cost $487 instead of the $455 students currently pay, which is a normal 7 percent increase. For a typical student living on campus, Schubert said the ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 02/22/2005

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Monday 02/14/2005 10 a.m. Walk through of Campus Center. 6:15 p.m. Noise violation at 600 E.N. 1st Street, was quite upon arrival. 7:40 p.m. Report of bat in the Bible Building. 8:05 p.m. Incomplete 911 at Zellner, misdial. 9:01 p.m. Parking violations at Teague lot. Tuesday 02/15/2005 9:10 a.m. Parking violations at University Church of Christ ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for Feb 20, 2005

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The Noah Project needs volunteers to provide services for victims of family violence in the evenings from 6-10 p.m. Training is required and is provided Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. Healing Hands International is in need of volunteers to help repair donated bicycles before they are ... [Read More…]

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