Kyle Peveto, Author at The Optimist

Bond election could combine schools: Citizens can vote May 15 on three bond propositions

April 30, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Abilene residents can vote May 15 on three school bond propositions-one of which could significantly affect the future of Abilene high schools. Proposition 3's outcome will determine whether the Abilene Independent School District will combine Abilene and Cooper high schools into one. The proposition will ask ... [Read More…]

Top five college moments

April 23, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Column Schmolumn I haven't given much thought to graduation. I haven't boxed up any stuff or cleaned my amazingly filthy home. I guess I suffer from denial about actually leaving. Maybe I fear jinxing it. Like the second I mention it I'll find out I failed some class and I'll be back here. After spending five ... [Read More…]

Don’t live for work

April 16, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Column Schmolumn In three weeks, I will embark on my post-graduate journey. It does not scare me, but I do realize I'll never enjoy the same freedom I did in college. No more summer vacations, spring breaks or month-long Christmas vacations. Instead of spending 13 hours a week in class, I'm gonna spend at least 40 ... [Read More…]

A Man of Letters: Al Haley lets his writing reflect his life … and his life reflect his faith

April 14, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Piles of student manuscripts on the corner of Al Haley's desk represent the most vulnerable writing some will do in their lifetimes. They submit these essays and stories hopeful for the future of their art but nervous about their instructor's criticism. Haley returns these manuscripts - some five or six pages, ... [Read More…]

Editors chosen for on-campus media: Students reviewed by panel of faculty, administration

April 7, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Editors of next year's student publications, the Prickly Pear and the Optimist, were chosen last month by a committee composed of Dr. Royce Money, president of the university; Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication; and other faculty members. Jonathan Smith, sophomore ... [Read More…]

Each Wednesday, prison volunteers take part in … Freeing the Captives

April 7, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Huge exhaust fans rumble and hum in the crowded gym full of inmates. Ed Alford stands on the three-point line, facing the crowd with his back to the goal. "This was a gym 'til we got in here," Alford says. "Now, it's a house of God." Alford is one of many volunteers from area churches who take part in prison ... [Read More…]

‘The guys will never forget this’: President hangs out with freshmen for two hours, joins in typical hall activities

March 26, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor President Royce Money spoke to the group of young men who waited patiently to hear his opinion: "I can't believe St. Joe's," he said, commenting on the St. Joseph's NCAA basketball tournament game. Money, clad in black cowboy boots and faded jeans, hung out with freshmen men in Mabee Hall from 11 p.m. Thursday to ... [Read More…]

Learn to love cell phones

March 24, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Column Schmolumn I first began to hate cell phones when I was 18 and I read On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Kerouac roars across the country hitchhiking, busing and borrowing cars with friends and family only guessing where he laid his head. I never planned to follow Kerouac's exploration of America, but I hoped to ... [Read More…]

Apology made at ICOC forums

March 3, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Hundreds gathered to fill half of Moody Coliseum each weekday afternoon during Lectureship to witness a historic meeting between ministers and leaders of the International Church of Christ and "mainline" Churches of Christ. ICOC and university ministers alike gave the forums positive reviews. "I think the forum was ... [Read More…]

SA voting to be online: Group receives grant that makes Internet voting possible

February 24, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor The Association of Computerized Machinery received a grant of $3,600 in the Students' Association's new budget and will handle elections online. SA has used Scantron voting in the past, but now the ACM will offer technical assistance after setting up the online voting process. Funds provided by SA in the new budget ... [Read More…]