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Point: Expectation that Obama will fix economy unrealistic

Published Jan 20, 2009

Today marks the beginning of "change."

It is a change from Bush and what Americans have felt both dissatisfied and comfortable with, but the fact is that we are still in an economic crisis, and no amount of goodwill and high hopes can get us out of it.



Despite the variety of political views, backgrounds and majors here at TCU, everyone is in for a world of hurt after graduation no matter who the president is.

Program with Mexican sister school stays on hiatus

Published Jan 20, 2009

TCU's Mexican sister school, Universidad de las Americas Puebla, remains on probation from accrediting agency Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, but one TCU official said the university is open to restoring a previous agreement if the probation is removed.

David Whillock, dean of the College of Communication wrote in an e-mail that he believes the suspension of the dual degree plan will eventually be lifted and students from UDLA and students from TCU will again have the opportunity for a dual degree from both institutions.

Q&A: Obama's inaugural address to emulate Lincoln's

Q&A: Obama’s inaugural address to emulate Lincoln’s

Published Jan 20, 2009

James Riddlesperger is a professor of political science. Riddlesperger, who teaches courses in American politics and issues in political science, has been a member of the political science department since 1982.

Q: The inauguration of President Barack Obama will signal a big change because he will be the first black president. Do you think this moment will turn out to mark more than just a change based on race?

Applications dip after removal of simplified application form

Applications dip after removal of simplified application form

Published Jan 20, 2009

After two years of receiving record-breaking numbers of applications, the university is suffering from a dip in applications, a university official said.But the lull in applications is not as a result...

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.

Difficult times call for a Hulkocracy

Difficult times call for a Hulkocracy

Published Jan 16, 2009

Sometimes democracy and a market-oriented economy just don't work.

Take America's current financial crisis. Fat cat politicians on Capitol Hill go home to their trophy wives and eat steaks lined with gold shavings, letting the economic nightmare grow worse amid partisan bickering. Meanwhile, the rest of us are eating our shoes for sustenance.



It's time for a dictator. It's time for Hulk Hogan.

Obama's commitment to his faith unconvincing

Obama’s commitment to his faith unconvincing

Published Jan 16, 2009

As we find ourselves on the eve of a new presidency, I am reminded of how important it was to Americans for each candidate to establish his or her religion during the primaries.

President-elect Obama struggled throughout the campaign with rumors that he was a Muslim. When this turned out to be unfounded, the religious liberal left, confident that Obama's Christianity was as solid as theirs, were off to the voting booths.



We are now left to wonder though, how much his Christianity will be an evident guiding factor in his decisions during the next four years.

University receives $170,000 grant to promote science in local schools

Published Jan 16, 2009

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation awarded a $170,000 grant to the College of Education and College of Science and Engineering to help provide summer workshops for elementary and high school teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and get students excited about math and science, a university official said.

Janet Kelly , associate professor for curriculum and instruction in science education, said fewer high school students are looking to math and science as fields of study in college.

Student wins third place in national business competition

Published Jan 16, 2009

Cuong Nguyen used his business strategy to compete with students across the country, and it's all thanks to advice from his family.

Nguyen said he came to TCU last semester from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he had begun studying electrical engineering and computer science.



With a doctor, a professor and two engineers in his family, Nguyen said his family thought it was important for him to learn about business, so he decided to change his majors to finance and business information systems.