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Democrats not willing to extend tax cuts because it only benefits the rich

Published Sep 21, 2010

Democrats hopeful of passing an extension of what was formerly the Bush income tax cuts received a big vote of confidence from someone unexpected. Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner said he would vote for the Democrats' plan as long as it extended these tax cuts for the middle class.

The bill is idealistic and it is unlikely that the Republicans will agree on a way to extend the Bush cuts. Therefore, the Democrats will have to craft their own bill which will keep the middle class income tax rate down, but will increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans.

Diverse backgrounds influenced author’s work

Published Sep 21, 2010

For author Amy Tan, it is her relationships that have influenced her foundation for her writing.

The relationships between Tan and her parents, readers, language, faith and fate made five of her books best-sellers.

The John V. Roach Honors College put on a Q-and-A with Tan exclusively for honors students as part of the annual Fogelson Honors Forum Tuesday in Milton Daniel. The Q-and-A gave students an opportunity to ask Tan questions and hear her read from her memoir "The Opposite of Fate."

Political unrest should prompt voting

Political unrest should prompt voting

Published Sep 21, 2010

In 1964, Barry Goldwater was chosen to be the Republican candidate for president. Goldwater, a strong conservative, lost overwhelmingly to Lyndon B. Johnson, who won re-election less than a year after being sworn in following the Kennedy assassination. This occurred due to Goldwater being too conservative to attract moderates.

In 1994, Democrats lost majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives after proposing controversial health care and gun control bills. Republicans controlled Congress for the first time in 40 years.

Dallas Cowboys still suffering from small mistakes

Dallas Cowboys still suffering from small mistakes

Published Sep 21, 2010

After a loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, both coaches and players from the Dallas Cowboys cited petty mistakes as the cause for the unimpressive performance. I, for one, feel that there is a major...

Renovated stadium will attract concerts and high school football games

Renovated stadium will attract concerts and high school football games

Published Sep 20, 2010

The renovation of Amon G. Carter Stadium, scheduled to begin when the football season ends in November, will represent a rare accomplishment in college athletics.

Athletic Director Chris Del Conte said TCU's stadium would be the first in the country to be renovated or built using money that was raised before the project began.

With the stadium funding already completed, revenue from ticket and suite sales to go straight to the bank. Del Conte said all the added features, such as a club level and luxury suites, were a necessity in building a stadium in this generation.

Institution holds LEGO camp for elementary students

Published Sep 20, 2010

The Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Education will continue its community outreach efforts with a science workshop for children Saturday, director of the institute, Molly Weinburgh, said.

Workshop facilitator Susan Harris said Saturday's workshop, entitled "Exploring Physical Science with Hands-on Experiments," will be the first of four planned for this fall and is geared towards helping university students gain experience in teaching.

TCU Volleyball sweeps Nike Invitational

TCU Volleyball sweeps Nike Invitational

Published Sep 20, 2010

The Horned Frog volleyball team swept the Nike Invitational this past weekend and took home the championship.

The Frogs had a doubleheader on Friday, opening up the tournament with a three-game sweep over the University of Texas at San Antonio. TCU finished off Friday's portion of the tournament by taking down the University of Alabama at Birmingham in another sweep.

In Saturday's championship match, TCU came out on top with 3-1 victory in four games over Ohio University. It was the Horned Frogs' sixth consecutive win.

BCS conference incapable of recognizing worthy schools

BCS conference incapable of recognizing worthy schools

Published Sep 20, 2010

The NCAA is a flawed organization, and the fruits of its spineless labor were on full display Saturday afternoon as TCU, the powerhouse of the seemingly powerless Mountain West Conference, embarrassed...

?The Joy Luck Club? author to visit campus

?The Joy Luck Club? author to visit campus

Published Sep 20, 2010

Every seat in Ed Landreth Auditorium is reserved for tonight's John V. Roach Honors College Fogelson Honors Forum, featuring best-selling author Amy Tan. Tickets were free to students, faculty and community...

Counseling center experiences increase in patients

Counseling center experiences increase in patients

Published Sep 20, 2010

Use of the university's counseling center is on the rise but not just for mental health issues, a university psychologist said. Eric Wood, a licensed psychologist, provided individual and group counseling...

Library archives go digital

Library archives go digital

Published Sep 20, 2010

More than 3,000 images relating to TCU history are now available online from the Mary Couts Burnett Library, which announced the opening of its digital archives on Friday.

The images, which feature TCU athletics, performing arts, campus, students and faculty, are from the library's Special Collections Department.

Dean of Mary Couts Burnett Library June Koelker said the creation of the digital archives has been a group effort for months. She said there were many people that contributed to the new archive, including staff who scanned in every picture.

Resume fraud hinders a job applicant?s perspectives

Published Sep 20, 2010

The possibility of being caught lying on a resume is enough of an incentive to be truthful on applications and resumes, a university professor said.

According to technology website spectrum.ieee.org, grim economic times mean an increase in resume fraud.

John Thompson, executive director of career services, said that he has not encountered students embellishing resumes because of the current economic times and has not heard of employers catching students falsifying their educational or work experience.