Source: Clovis News Journal
http://cnjonline.com/engine.pl?station=clovis&template=storyfull.html&id
On November 30, 2003 Clovis News Journal reported that "about 20 members of a newly formed Eastern New Mexico University group of college students call themselves pagans. One of their main goals is to dispel any negative vibes the word may impose on a Christian, monotheist-based community. Group members say they welcome Christian membership, although the term pagan (an acronym for “people achieving goodness and nurturing spirituality”) has its roots in polytheism, which is the belief in more than one God. About 10 of the members consider themselves part of the Wicca religion, and dedicate their spirituality to a god and goddess... The group is in the process of writing a constitution so they may be recognized by the university as a student organization. Will Kayatin, director of student activities and organizations, said he would welcome the group if they apply. 'I think it’s a group of students who have a different philosophy about their spirituality and want a safe forum to practice,' Kayatin said. 'As long as they conduct themselves with decency and modesty ... we’re not going to have any problems.'"