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A better fit for students?: Student housing would become more flexible if approved by council

September 10, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor The city of Abilene may raise the number of unrelated people who are allowed to live in one house from three to four residents next month. Employees within the development services department have researched other cities' policies concerning the issue and suggested raising the number. The issue will go before the ... [Read More…]

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Students establish Prayer Network across universities: Network wishes to hold prayer nights, block parties

September 5, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Rance Bland issued a challenge to all students Aug. 28. He presented his Prayer Network ministry to the student body during Chapel and asked students to work at unifying the college campuses in Abilene, reach out to the community and train the next generation of collegiate leaders. "I really want to see college ... [Read More…]

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Social Club Shuffle: New pledging procedures and ranking system change the way ACU social clubs are run.

September 3, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Changes are few for this year's pledging season, which begins Sunday with women's teas. Invitations will be distributed differently, and men will not have to visit each club in the "tea" format that was used last fall. In the past, invitations were delivered through the mail, but they will now be processed through the ... [Read More…]

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England to leave at end of semester: Director of Judicial Affairs to attend law school in Dallas area

August 29, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Almost five years after beginning his career at ACU, Brian England, director of Judicial Affairs, will be leaving after the fall semester. England will be joining his wife and daughter in the Dallas area, where Christy England has already begun work as an administrator at Dallas Christian Schools. "My plan is to ... [Read More…]

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Overbooking creates crowded living conditions for freshmen: Edwards Hall temporarily houses about 30 men

August 27, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor While new students met roommates and settled in for Welcome Week, 28 freshman men moved temporarily into Edwards, a sophomore residence hall, to live four to a room. More first-year men came to start the school year than there were rooms to house them. "There's no way to necessarily account for that," said Dr. Mimi ... [Read More…]

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Abilene changes water policy: Emphasis placed on water reclamation and conservation

August 25, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Water conservation plans for the City of Abilene have changed for the fourth time since 1998. The city now allows ornamental fountains to run through the stage two water warning, the point where residents are allowed to water their lawns once every two weeks. Revised conservation plans have changed the watering days ... [Read More…]

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Changes affect halls, Sing Song: Latest Campus Life shake-up reflects shifting personnel

August 25, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Page Editor Personnel changes in Campus Life have switched around titles, offices and administrators. In the student productions department, Kendall Massey has taken over for Phyllis Wilson, who resigned last year. "He is an extremely talented guy," said Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life. "There are a lot of neat things that are ... [Read More…]

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BabyI’m Bored is no bore

May 2, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor Artist: Evan Dando Title: Baby I'm Bored Grade: B+ The Lemonheads were the quintessential '90s pop-punk band. If I Could Talk I'd Tell You, the punky cover of Mrs. Robinson and the sensitive Into Your Arms were all radio hits and the band was the darling of the college radio circuit early last decade. Evan Dando, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Reviews

Finals week marks the end: Stress levels soar as students study for last exams of year

May 2, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor Finals week represents to many students that last climb before reaching the final peak of the semester and the descent of summer. To others it means a week of no schedules, fewer classroom hours and no Chapel. "It's probably one of my easier weeks," said Amy Palmer, senior nutrition major from Brandon, Miss. Students ... [Read More…]

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Second year senior-smarter not slacker

April 30, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor Column Schmolumn Here's to the class of 2003. Thank you for all the good times. Remember when we stole the door off that guy's dorm room freshman year? That was funny. Remember when he didn't come back to school the next semester? What happened to that guy? We've had a lot of good times. No, great times. But now you ... [Read More…]

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