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State of the Union receives praise and displeasure from campus

Published Jan 28, 2010

Wednesday night's State of the Union address brought back the spunk President Barack Obama was missing during his first year in office, a political science professor said.

Adam Schiffer, an assistant professor of political science, said Obama's speech was carefully balanced between acknowledging both the setbacks and the accomplishments made during the past year.



"Overall, it was a masterful speech," Schiffer said. "It was pitched at the average, independent American."

Study shows young adults will feel long-term effects of recession

Published Jan 28, 2010

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 will likely suffer long-term psychological effects after living in a recession, including the belief that lifelong success is a result of luck rather than effort,...

Tunnel of Oppression focusing on greater detail for topic

Published Jan 28, 2010

The Tunnel of Oppression is coming, and so are big changes in the way the event is run, an event official said.

Trisha Teig, chair of the Housing and Residence Life Diversity Committee, said this year's participating organizations will have help from an expert of their choosing in the subject of their presentations for the tunnel. She said the addition of expert opinions will make the presentations more accurate and help the groups learn more about their subjects.

Fuzzy’s going green with beer helps local business

Published Jan 28, 2010

In light of the "greening" culture in our community, you might be trying to figure out all the little things you can do in your daily life to live more sustainably. However, you probably didn't realize your choice of beers could lower your carbon footprint.

Thanks to Fuzzy's Taco Shop offering their new Baja Blond on tap, you can choose a locally-brewed beer over a traditional domestic or imported brew. Baja Blond was first served at the Fuzzy's location in Denton, according to General Manager Shawn Phillips.

MLK Scholarship seeks funds to offer aid for more students

MLK Scholarship seeks funds to offer aid for more students

Published Jan 27, 2010

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream to see society strive for acceptance and diversity. Members of the selection committee for the university's Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship said they are trying their best to preserve that dream.

Committee members said they are working hard to make sure the university community knows that the 28-year-old scholarship is still in existence, and they are seeking to increase funding and support from university faculty and staff.

Democrats need to unite to bring change

Published Jan 27, 2010

Think back a little over a year ago. President Barack Obama had just been inaugurated. The Democrats had 59 seats in the house with a filibuster-proof 60th just a few recounts away in Minnesota.One year...

Keeping faith key to Haiti’s survival

Published Jan 27, 2010

As a race of flawed beings living in an unpredictable world, we have become used to seeing multitudinous forms of death, destruction and tragedy. The recent devastating earthquakes in Haiti were unfortunate for many and another lesson in desensitization. However, as it almost always does, the human spirit proved unable to be crushed. Perhaps this is because a faith in something other than themselves is providing the light and inspiration for thousands of human souls to once again triumph over tragedy.

Hockey finds growing support in students

Published Jan 27, 2010

From Newport Beach, Calif., this senior marketing major is more than just a student. In addition to being a member of the Brothers Under Christ Fraternity, Matt Benvenuti is also an elite in-line hockey...

Other universities deserve a spot on college football list

Published Jan 27, 2010

Last week, ESPN.com writer Ivan Maisel set off a firestorm of Internet controversy when he published a column listing the top 10 college football programs of the 2000s. Unsurprisingly, after 10 years of...

Ghana an opportunity for students to experience a new culture

Published Jan 27, 2010

The study abroad program in Ghana scheduled for May is a well-needed expansion of the university's programs in Africa.The university's administration stressed that students get a well-rounded education....

Graduate school becoming more popular for students

Published Jan 27, 2010

Although more students are applying to attend graduate or law school directly after graduation, students should hold a job for at least two years to discover their interests and goals, a university official said.

William Cron, professor of marketing and academic director of the MBA program for the Neeley School of Business, said an ideal MBA candidate would have professional experience.

Nolan Ryan to speak about youth-oriented nonprofit foundation

Published Jan 27, 2010

The Dallas business community will receive a visit from Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan, the featured speaker at a Neeley School of Business event Thursday.

O. Homer Erekson, the John V. Roach Dean of the Neeley School of Business, said Ryan, a former part-time assistant baseball coach at TCU in 1994, will talk at the InterContinental Dallas from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Thursday.