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Small groups fill spiritual void
Ashlie Osburn
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
This story is part three of three in a series of articles about faith, religion and fellowship at the University

The small enclaves of students who gather on campus most every Tuesday night discuss a wide range of topics- politics, philosophy or maybe just their daily struggles.

They share their experiences and opinions while searching for answers, or at least spiritual guidance in their Bibles opened in front of them.

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Students find home in campus religion
Ashlie Osburn
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
This story is part two of three in a series of articles about faith, religion and fellowship at the University

Sophomore history major Travis Heim tries to read his Bible every day in hopes that through reading scripture and praying, he will stay on the right track throughout his life.

“I try to think for the bigger purpose,” Heim said.

Spiritual Alliance leader promotes unity through alternative faith based group
Ashlie Osburn
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Jennyfer Keohane begins each workday by sending her husband off to work and helping her two autistic children get ready for school.

Her day consists of going to class, working on her homework, teaching dance classes and organizing the only religiously diverse student organization on campus — the East Texas Spiritual Alliance.

As a New York native, Keohane said she broke away from her Pentecostal faith after witnessing a “powerful shadow” of social hatred within the ghettos of Brooklyn.

“My whole reason to break away from Christianity was the large amount of hatred coming from

Religious groups help complete student life
Ashlie Osburn
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

This story is part one in a series of articles about faith, religion and fellowship at the University

No matter what proponents or opponents say about prayer in schools, students know as long as there are tests, they will be praying – especially at the college level.

For college students the separation of church and state debate is a little more relaxed.

Although legally the state cannot financially sponsor organized religion, it also cannot prevent college students from forming faith-based organizations or expressing their faith on campus.

Experts say that faith, wheth

Distinguished alumni to be honored at dinner
Ashlie Osburn
Monday, October 6th, 2008

University officials plan to recognize four outstanding alumni during a luncheon Friday at the Ornelas Activity Center.

University graduates Nelson Clyde IV, Bobbie Ogg, Bob Turner and Tina Busch have been recognized as the 2008 distinguished alumni, Bobbye Rucker, alumni coordinator, announced.

Clyde, Ogg and Turner are recipients of the Professional Achievement and Attainment Award, while Busch is recipient of the Young Alumni Award.

“These individuals are excellent representatives of UT Tyler and its outstanding academic programs,” Rucker said.

Baptists Student Ministry building nears completion
Ashlie Osburn
Monday, September 22nd, 2008

The Baptist Student Ministry not only offers students free lunch on Mondays, but by late October, they are scheduled to offer daily student ministry in their new building.

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New ‘success department’ offers students aid with difficult classes
Ashlie Osburn
Monday, September 15th, 2008

Two things that can assist incoming students are academic advising and academic support. Dana Welch is here to help meet that goal as the director of the Academic Success Department, a new division incorporating both necessities.

Tolliver begins as new student life director
Ashlie Osburn
Monday, September 8th, 2008
The Office of Student Life and Leadership not only changed its name this summer, but also gained a new director, Ona Tolliver.

Tolliver said she plans to launch new and innovative programs she discovered during her 17-year career at the University of North Texas in Denton where she served as Associate Dean of Students.

“I think one of the most important things this office does is to promote a sense of community within the students,” Tolliver said.