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Hateful, racist response to election unacceptable

Published Nov 7, 2008

After finding out Barack Obama had been elected president, John McCain had this to say: "President Theodore Roosevelt's invitation of Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House was taken as an outrage in many quarters. America today is a world away from the cruel and prideful bigotry of that time. There is no better evidence of this than the election of an African-American to the presidency of the United States."

Women’s swimming, diving to meet undefeated Rams

Published Nov 7, 2008

With a record of 2-1 in head-to-head meets and 0-1 in the Mountain West Conference, the women's swimming and diving team will face another conference test at home tonight as it tries to even its conference record.

The Colorado State Rams will visit the University Recreation Center, bringing with them a 4-0 record this season and wins in their last two meetings with the Horned Frogs.

Review: Oasis' new album stays true to its musical merit, but no classic

Review: Oasis’ new album stays true to its musical merit, but no classic

Published Nov 7, 2008

The English lads from Manchester have released their seventh studio album, "Dig Out Your Soul." But 17 years after its inception, does Oasis still create the magic? The answer is yes...and no.

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, who are still the forefront of this rock band - which has changed its lineup over the years - along with Colin Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock showcase their trademark in "Dig Out" with Liam's vocals complementing the guitar and drum in each of the 11 songs.

Fantasy Football: Jets making a comeback in AFC East

Published Nov 7, 2008

It took a whole week and only one win for the Dallas defense to get overconfident. Impressive.Now there was more going wrong than a complete lack of will to tackle in this game - see Brad Johnson still...

Student entrepreneurs seek to aid Zambians with microloans

Published Nov 7, 2008

A new student organization on campus plans to help people in Zambia start their own business using microfinancing, or small-scale lending, by raising $5,000 by the end of next semester.The organization,...

Review: James Taylor 'Covers' better than originals

Review: James Taylor ‘Covers’ better than originals

Published Nov 7, 2008

It's no secret James Taylor embodies the singer-songwriter genre, having contributed to it for almost four decades.So it may come as a surprise to some that Taylor's latest album, simply titled "Covers,"...

Review: ABC's new time-traveling show innovative

Review: ABC’s new time-traveling show innovative

Published Nov 7, 2008

This summer, I picked up two addictions in my free time: computer solitaire and "Quantum Leap" reruns, the latter thanks to the ION Media Networks.

As I reacquainted myself with the adventures of intrepid scientist Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula), I was pleasantly surprised to find a show that's almost as old as I am still holds up pretty well.



That's one of the advantages of time travel stories, I suppose appropriately enough: framing their stories in the past gives them a timeless quality.

Bookstore a stop for Mayor’s signing tour

Published Nov 7, 2008

The spotlight will be on Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief on Saturday at a book signing at the TCU Barnes and Noble Bookstore.

Allan Saxe, an associate professor of political science at the University of Texas at Arlington, is the author of the book, "Decades of Caring: A Chronicle of the Political Life of Mike Moncrief."



Taylor Witt, event coordinator for the campus bookstore, said Saxe will also be signing books but wants the attention to be on Moncrief.

Rumors over Patterson’s departure denied

Published Nov 7, 2008

Despite reports from GoPowercat.com that Head Coach Gary Patterson was headed to Kansas State, both TCU's and Kansas State's athletics directors have denied the allegations.



The site reported Friday afternoon that multiple sources said Patterson had signed a five-year contract worth $2 million to coach in Manhattan, Kan., but later reported that Patterson's agent, George Bass, denied the initial report.





TCU athletics director Danny Morrison has also denied the rumors through director of media relations Mark Cohen.

Author discusses new ways of green living

Published Nov 7, 2008

People can buy some strange things on the Internet.

When author and New Mexico resident Doug Fine wanted to change his life to live more sustainably, he went online to search for ideas.



"I bought my goats on Craig's List, and when I went to get them, I realized I did not even know if that was legal," the author of "Farewell, My Subaru" told about 50 students Thursday at the Kelly Alumni Center.



"Farewell, My Subaru" describes the challenges Fine overcame to make his life more green on a goat ranch in New Mexico.

Director candidate: Journalism industry needs a change in business model

Published Nov 7, 2008

As a journalist who has worked for the Associated Press for more than 30 years, John O. Lumpkin has seen the industry change several times.

In the midst of staff cuts and layoffs, Lumpkin said it is time for his industry to change its business model.



Lumpkin, a candidate for the open director position of the Schieffer School of Journalism, spoke to students and faculty in the school Thursday in Moudy Building South.

Lady Frogs survive scare in exhibition game

Published Nov 7, 2008

The Lady Frogs pulled off a 56-55 come-from-behind win over the Oklahoma City University Stars in the closing seconds of the team's final tune-up before the start of the regular season."We're going to...