Once you clear the confetti, turn off the synthesizers, sweep up the glitter and turn down the lights - then you can judge the raw talent and personality of musicians.

Following the Dave Matthews Band's lively and ecstatic concert in Los Angeles that seemed to sway the crowd with a sense of unity and passion, CNN caught up with Dave Matthews right when former President Jimmy Carter's allegations hit the press.

This article was revised for accuracy on Sept. 29 at 10:19 p.m.

I'd like to snap my fingers in the faces of the general public. You are glorifying a book about a vampire who knocks up his 18-year-old wife and takes over her existence.

That said, I wouldn't insult something I haven't read. I did read the first two books of the "Twilight" series, skimmed the third and looked up a summary of the fourth book online. And I kept asking was, "Why?"

Is "Twilight" unrealistic romantic drivel, sending false hope to teenage girls everywhere about the complexities of love? I don't think so. People that think the series is cheesy are just plain cynical.

Yes, Bella becomes very passive around Edward. But isn't that what most women do when they are in love? Don't the men that capture our hearts become huge, almost ridiculous parts of our world?

International food and art festivals span the Dallas-Fort Worth area this month, along with a healthy dose of Halloween haunting. Remember to check the Web sites of the Texas Ballet Theater, the Fort Worth...

Despite the Frogs' move up to 11th in the Associated Press top 25 poll, head coach Gary Patterson said he is not letting his players "drink that BCS Kool-Aid."

After beating Clemson in Death Valley 14-10, the Frogs moved up four spots from No. 15 to No. 11 this week in the AP poll and from No. 14 to No. 10 in the USA Today rankings. However, even just right after celebrating a huge win toward the Frogs' post-season opportunities, Patterson's players were still focused on the small, game-to-game picture.

Andy Dalton threw for 226 yards and two scores to lead the Frogs to an impressive victory over Clemson.And you missed it because you have cable? Or so the popular football game day commercials go.However,...

Distinguished author Joel Spring, the College of Education's Green Honors Chair, is visiting campus this week to hold a series of lectures and discussions on current issues including sustainability, globalization and politics.

Assistant Professor Fran Huckaby said the university had various reasons for selecting Spring and inviting him to campus.

One reason is that the College of Education has been using Spring's books in a diversity of education class for several years. Students had good discussions and questions about his work in class, she said.