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First campus inauguration party draws crowd of 200

First campus inauguration party draws crowd of 200

Published Jan 21, 2009

Director of Student Organizations Forrest Lane said he has been to a presidential inauguration before, but he has never seen anything like this watch party.

About 200 students, faculty, and staff met in the Brown-Lupton University Union auditorium to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama as he was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States.



Another senior interior design major, Stephanie Chlipala said her four-hour design class was given a recess by their teacher to watch the inauguration.

Winning ways have followed new head coach

Published Jan 21, 2009

This wasn't supposed to happen so quickly.

In March 2008, men's head basketball coach Jim Christian was hired to take over a team that appeared to be in shambles.



The team had compiled a 75-108 record during six disappointing seasons under former head coach Neil Dougherty and finished in last place in two of its three seasons in the Mountain West Conference.



Last year's squad went 14-16 overall with a 6-10 mark in the MWC, good for a seventh place finish in the conference.

Legislature not forthright by closing access to meetings

Published Jan 21, 2009

The last few months have been a frenzy of political activity.Two long months of transitioning toward the immaculate inauguration have left many out of political breath, so to speak.And just when there...

Inauguration expenses counter to Obama's promise

Inauguration expenses counter to Obama’s promise

Published Jan 21, 2009

Despite the fact that our country is experiencing the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression, America spent $170 million on President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony and the surrounding events.

The federal government contributed an estimated $49 million in taxpayers' money.



Unfortunately, though, it doesn't stop there: Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland requested an additional $75 million in aid to pay for their share of inaugural expenses.



But what was the largest group of donors to Obama's inaugural committee?

Coach: Mental readiness essential

Published Jan 21, 2009

Coming off a momentum-changing win at home Saturday, the Lady Frogs are in Laramie, Wyo., today to face the University of Wyoming Cowgirls in the first of a two-game road swing.

TCU split the series with Wyoming last season, winning at home and losing on the road. Head coach Jeff Mittie said his team should be ready to play tonight and will hopefully show signs of remedying some mental unpreparedness he has witnessed in the last few games from his team.

Truck snaps tree branch, creates traffic jam

Truck snaps tree branch, creates traffic jam

Published Jan 21, 2009

The corner of a Coca-ColaT truck clipped an overhanging branch while driving past the Bailey Building down University Drive today at about 3 p.m.



Judy Grouix, an associate professor with the College of Education, said she was standing outside of the TCU Barnes & Noble and saw the accident happen.



"The driver wasn't driving fast," Grouix said. "The corner of his truck just did not clear an overhanging branch."



TCU Police were on the scene of the accident within 10 minutes, Grouix said.

Recycling not saving trees

Published Jan 21, 2009

When you're about to recycle that paper, think about throwing it away first. You may actually save a tree.Recycling feels good. It's a simple way to help the environment. When many people recycle paper,...

Neeley appoints new director of development

Neeley appoints new director of development

Published Jan 21, 2009

Rather than making changes to the Neeley School of Business, new director of development David Dibble said he hopes to build on its accomplishments.

Dibble said he served the university as the regional director of development since September 2007. Now, as the new director of development for the Neeley School, Dibble's experience will serve the business program specifically, he said.

Lady Frogs overcome Air Force 79-43

Published Jan 20, 2009

Following Saturday's game against Air Force, women's head basketball coach Jeff Mittie said the Lady Frogs need to do a better job of maintaining their focus if they hope to build on the early success they have had in conference play.

If the team lacks focus at times, it didn't show it against Air Force, as the Lady Frogs won 79-43.



"The first half I thought was just kind of up and down," Mittie said.

Letter to the Editor: Outward display of faith not an indicator of spirituality

Published Jan 20, 2009

Mr. Weatherford ("Obama must demonstrate true faith," Jan. 16) should remember that outward religious expression is not always a reliable indicator of a relationship with God. After all, the most religious...

Americans should harbor realistic expectations about Obama

Published Jan 20, 2009

Today is a watershed moment in American history as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States.

Never before in the lifetime of many Americans has such a frenzy been made over a new president. More than 2.5 million people are expected to attend the Inauguration ceremony, according to CNN.com.



While it is important for Americans to put their party affiliations aside and try to support the new president, it is also important to have realistic expectations for Obama's presidency.

How to fit health into your tight schedule

Published Jan 20, 2009

Balance your meals

Most students probably worry about balance when it comes to time for study, work and play, but careful consideration is needed for that next visit to Market Square. Nutrition counselor Stephanie Dickerson said adding fruits and vegetables to the meals ordered in the Brown-Lupton University Union will give some diversity to your daily diet.



For Stacks Deli, Dickerson suggested lean meals like the turkey sandwich but warned against adding excessive condiments and cheese.