The Center on Healthy Aging is a new program within the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, according to the dean of the Harris College.The Center for Healthy Aging will provide support for older adults, their families and their care-givers by bringing together academic research and community focus efforts in the area of gerontology, said Paulette Burns, dean of the Harris College.

Plans for the center began in June 2001 when it received a Vision in Action strategic fund grant. The center is not expected to be finished until early 2007, Burns said.

You've heard all about her lady humps and how her "London Bridge" goes down, but there is something you might not know about Stacy Ferguson, aka Fergie. She actually has a set of pipes on her.While her voice isn't on the level of an Aretha Franklin or even a Christina Aguilera, she can hold her own with a Pink-like voice.

On her new solo CD, "The Dutchess," Fergie displays the versatility in her voice going from rapping in "London Bridge" to belting out a slow love song on the closing track, "Finally."

The Horned Frogs will look to redeem themselves after the disappointing loss last week to BYU when they go on the road to face the Utah Utes."BYU played with more purpose than we did," said head football coach Gary Patterson. "We got banged around because I didn't think we played with a lot of passion."

The Frogs and the Utes have met three times before, including the 23-20 overtime win for the Frogs last season at Amon Carter Stadium.

That was TCU's first win against Utah, who had lost to the Utes twice while members of the Western Athletic Conference.

If students want the chance to kick some butt and do it with TCU's blessing, there's now a place for you.About 60 members have joined the Tae Kwon Do Club , which brought home six trophies, five for first place, at Grand Master Han's Texas Championship 2006, the club's first tournament.

Kat Barseth, a senior health and fitness major, started the club and said she wants to share her love of the sport.

"I am passionate about martial arts and love to teach," Barseth said. "I wanted other students to have the experience."

Besides the obvious anticipation for my weekly column, last Wednesday was an important day. No, you didn't forget your mom's birthday or your parents' anniversary - but Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys was accused of attempting to commit suicide.It's always a curious thing anytime some big scandal makes headlines, speculation arises from the media's talking heads to make things sound more significant and imperative than they really are. But has anyone stopped to think of how crucial these happenings are to our everyday lives?

Last week, lunchtime commuters on Hulen Street witnessed a bizarre incident at Arlington Heights High School. Fort Worth police arrested 20 people, ordering them to the ground and handcuffed them in the school's back parking lot, according to a story in the Sept. 28 Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The arrests are the result of the Police Department's stepped-up zero-tolerance policy to gangs and comes after a series of gang-related incidents on school campuses in the area.

Even if cool Texas weather hasn't arrived yet, Fall Break has, and students are looking forward to two additional days of doing absolutely nothing. But before you turn on, tune in and drop out, consider taking 20 minutes to make a lovely libation just right for the 95-degree afternoons that summer hasn't quite given up on.Sangria, a mix of fruit, wine and an added kick of booze, is a painless cocktail for a lazy day.

After five years, alternative rock outfit Sparklehorse has released its latest album "Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain."With spaced-out vocals and a catchy pop style, Sparklehorse seamlessly blends all the elements of rock 'n' roll to craft its sound.

Singer/songwriter Mark Linkous has undergone many ups and downs during the band's 10-year career, and the band's latest album communicates his thoughts and emotions better than previous releases.

In reading the 2007 budget for the Student Government Association, one has to question why SGA and Programming Council are spending so much money on events. Especially ones in which the majority of students both on and off campus are wholly unaware.

NACA National? Frog of the Week? Movie Night Series?

These are just a few of the SGA-sponsored campus events, which just less than $8,000 is poured into this semester.

Another $600 is spent on SGA parties and $4,250 on an unknown event called "Lunch Bunch."

Students promoting their latest on-campus event might want to think twice about using chalk or colorful paper to get the word out.University officials are charging Campus Crusade for Christ for the cost of cleaning up its sidewalk-chalk advertisements for last week's AFTERdark ministry series.

According to the 2005-2006 Student Handbook, marking or taping signs on buildings, sidewalks or tree surfaces is not permitted.

Being a victim of sexual assault or the friend of someone who was murdered are just some of the issues TCU's Victim Advocate Program addresses, said the program's director.The program, located in the Campus Life office, will undergo new changes such as implementing six educational programs around campus throughout the school year, said program director Tracy Tucker.

Of the new programs, three will be educational training for advocates. The other two will be programs open to advocates, and faculty and staff members.

Dog bones, catnip and fish food aren't the only ways to say thank you to your pets.The second annual Blessing of the Animals, starting at 5:15 p.m. today at the Robert Carr Chapel, will give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to do something special for their pets, said the Rev. Angela Kaufman, minister to the university.

The service will include songs, prayers, a message, snacks - for humans and pets - and blessings performed by campus ministers.