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Radio talk show host Ed Shultz to broadcast from KTCU

Published Jan 15, 2010

Progressive radio talk show host Ed Schultz will broadcast his daytime show, "The Ed Schultz Show," from KTCU FM 88.7 "The Choice" on Friday.

Schultz is nationally syndicated through more than 100 affiliates, including satellite radio, and has a television show on MSNBC.



With more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting, Schultz is described as a "straight talking, no-nonsense voice of reason in unreasonable times," on his show's official Web site.

Republican governor candidates debate issues

Republican governor candidates debate issues

Published Jan 15, 2010

The three Republican candidates for Texas governor focused on immigration, property taxes and employment at the first of the Texas Debates on Thursday night at the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas.

But their discussions were not without bickering.



U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Gov. Rick Perry repeatedly corrected each other, while Debra Medina, a registered nurse from Beeville, rolled her eyes at the two.

Haiti earthquake prompts convoys of relief and donations

Haiti earthquake prompts convoys of relief and donations

Published Jan 15, 2010

President Barack Obama on Thursday pledged $100 million in response to the Haiti humanitarian crisis, but text messaging and Twitter are giving relief efforts a new face.

U.S. cell phone users have contributed more than $5 million to Haiti through mGive, a nonprofit that has partnered with the Red Cross and wireless service providers to channel donations. A cell phone user texts "HAITI" to 90999 to make a $10 donation that is charged directly to the user's cell phone bill.

Library Web site receives a new look

Library Web site receives a new look

Published Jan 14, 2010

The library's revamped Web site reflects the simplicity that people in today's Google world have become accustomed to, a library official said.

Tracy Hull, associate dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library, said a main feature of the new Web site is organization, which is now cleaner and features increased accuracy and little repetitiveness. The site design includes three main tabs designed for different types of users from beginner to expert.

Brite should be praised for its caution

Published Jan 14, 2010

Brite Divinity School should be commended for showing restraint during the economic downturn.

Brite President D. Newell Williams told the Skiff that the school is holding off on beginning construction of a new academic building because the school is still about $4 million short of its financial goal. The divinity school is not only budgeting for the building's construction but also looking ahead and planning maintenance.

Climate change policies should come domestically

Published Jan 14, 2010

The 2009 Copenhagen Climate Change Conference took place in December and ended in what many considered to be, if not an utter failure, a near disaster. Pressure from the European Union, the United States and China resulted in an inability to agree on a pact for limiting future carbon emissions. President Barack Obama's pleas to the Chinese Prime Minister resulted in a skimpy five-page document.

Fans should be supportive no matter what the outcome

Published Jan 14, 2010

It was a good run. Twelve victories in one season, a nationally-recognized team and a magnificent coach that ended the year and the decade with a bang. Sadly, the Horned Frog football team was bested by...

Students "chill out" with global warming video competition

Students “chill out” with global warming video competition

Published Jan 14, 2010

College students nationwide will have the opportunity to win grant money and prizes for their on-campus environmental sustainability efforts by participating in the National Wildlife Federation's Chill...

Women's swim team returns for a match against UNT

Women’s swim team returns for a match against UNT

Published Jan 14, 2010

The women's swim team returns home Friday to face the University of North Texas in the first meet since the Frogs' recent loss to conference rival Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on Jan. 8.

Senior swimmer Stephanie Futscher stressed the importance of the home pool advantage.



"We always do better when we compete at home in our home pool," she said. "I love racing at home."



Futscher, who has won first place in the 200-fly during four meets this season, said she is confident Friday's meet will go well.

The law should punish cheating spouses and their lovers

Published Jan 14, 2010

Finally, there is a way for scorned spouses to make the person who broke up their marriage pay.Literally.Laws in seven states, including Utah, North Carolina, South Dakota, Hawaii, Mississippi, Illinois...

Intramural update

Published Jan 14, 2010

Campus intramural events boast good attendance records. More than 3,500 students-about 39 percent of the student population-participated in intramural sports through Campus Recreation in the fall, said Mike Hackemack, assistant director of intramural sports. One hundred teams participated in flag football during the fall, and 63 teams participated in indoor soccer. Tournament events, like paper football and pillow fights, brought in dozens of participants. Winners of these events received Dallas Cowboys tickets.

Insufficient funds halt Brite’s plans for expansion

Published Jan 14, 2010

Brite Divinity School has delayed breaking ground on a new academic building because of financial constraints, Brite's president said.

Newell Williams, Brite president and professor of modern and American church history, said Brite is in the fifth year of a five-year capital campaign to raise funds for the construction of the Nell A. and W. Oliver Harrison building.



Brite has already raised more than $12 million in its capital campaign for the construction of the building, but Williams said the final cost of the building will be closer to $16 million.