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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.

Students help school district spot road hazards

Published Jan 21, 2009

About 70 nursing students are working to improve the safety and health of Mansfield ISD students walking and biking to school, a university instructor said.

Sharon Canclini, a clinical instructor for the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences and supervisor of the project, said the students are conducting Safe Routes to School assessments in collaboration with the City of Arlington. Safe Routes to School is a national organization that enables and encourages students to safely walk or bike to school, she said.

Letter to the Editor: Service award winner had history of improving lives

Published Jan 21, 2009

I had the great privilege of working with Michael R. Ferrari Award for Distinguished University Service and Leadership winner Tara Perez for two years. My work with her, however, was not on the College...

Fine arts students taking business courses to stay competitive

Published Jan 21, 2009

National colleges and universities that offer music degrees are beefing up their degree plans to make students more marketable, but TCU is ahead of the curve and already has a marketable system in place, a School of Music official said.

According to an article on Insidehighered.com, many universities, including the University of Colorado, the University of Rochester and Babson College in Boston, have begun to add entrepreneurial courses to their music degree plans to help students find jobs.

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.