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ICOC forums relocated as interest grows: Moody Coliseum is venue for time with controversial group

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor "Faithful Conversations," a forum between members of the International Church of Christ and university faculty, has been moved from University Church of Christ to Moody Coliseum after the proposed forum drew attention from a broad spectrum of the Christian community, according to Lectureship directors. The forums, ... [Read More…]

Dean changed politics

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Vermont Gov. Howard Dean ended his campaign for presidency Wednesday. His campaign's promising beginning slowly grew to an embarrassing end. Through all the yelling and endless Bush bashing, Dean did accomplish a few things worthy of admonition. Dean stirred up and dusted off the stodgy political scene. He ... [Read More…]

City warns against lighting public fires: Furniture-burning at Lake Fort Phantom could prove costly

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor University administrators sent an e-mail recently warning students against lighting fires at Lake Fort Phantom. The mass message, written by Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, stressed the possibility of fines and citations given to those who break fire codes by lighting bonfires on city property. "They have ... [Read More…]

Venue tax raise to provide $400,000 annually: Venue tax raise to provide $400,000 annually

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Abilene voters approved a venue tax-which will raise hotel and motel occupancy taxes from 13 to 15 percent-with 64 percent approval. Funds from the venue tax will go to the Frontier Texas! museum, Taylor County Expo Center and Shotwell Stadium. The new tax will provide $400,000 annually, according to historical tax ... [Read More…]

Students question cuts of tutoring programs

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Among recently announced budget cuts, students are most concerned about the loss of the Academic Advance Department and the Learning Enhancement Center. Though many said they understand the need for streamlining the university's expenses, some believe other action could have been taken. "I see the need for it ... [Read More…]

All eyes on Lectureship as ICOC returns: ‘Conversation’ planned between mainline Churches, breakway group many label a cult

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor A planned Lectureship forum between prominent members of the International Churches of Christ and mainline Churches is attracting interest from many throughout the Christian community. The ICOC-which split from mainline Churches of Christ about 20 years ago, has been known as the Boston or Crossroads Movement, and ... [Read More…]

Bumping gates with cars for entrance damages machinery: Front, back UP gates remain open for long repair process

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Gates surrounding the University Park apartments remain wide open night and day because residents and visitors bumping the gate with their cars damaged machinery used to open and operate the gates. Residents, who use a key card to enter, and visitors, who select a name from a list of residents to allow them ... [Read More…]

Singing group The Light among recent budget cuts

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor The Light, an ACU-sponsored singing group and recruiting tool, was listed as one of the budget cuts released by the university Tuesday. Ceasing operation at the semester's end, the touring group will not travel the nation this summer. Though understanding of the cuts, those associated with The Light say the group ... [Read More…]

Mad cow case keeps national price of beef down: Big Country ranchers feel effect of fewer beef buyers

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By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Beef prices remain about 15 cents lower than before the Dec. 23 announcement that an Oregon cow contracted bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease. Area ranchers and USDA representatives remain optimistic that prices will rise, said Tim Hill, county executive director with the Farm Service ... [Read More…]

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