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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: ABCs 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...

Q&A: SGA president candidates sound off on platforms

Published Nov 7, 2008

Both candidates for president of the Student Government Association sat down with the Skiff to talk about their platform.

Kelly Barnes is a junior political science major who wants to improve student participation at sporting events, and Kelsie Johnson is a junior political science and advertising/public relations major who hopes to have all organizations come together for large tailgates during the 2009 football season.



Johnson:



Q: How long have you been in SGA?

Volleyball team defeats Wyoming

Volleyball team defeats Wyoming

Published Nov 7, 2008

The volleyball team beat Wyoming on Thursday night, bouncing back from consecutive losses against BYU and Utah.

The team swept Wyoming (25-16, 25-17, 25-18) bringing its record to 7-6 in the Mountain West Conference and 18-8 overall.



Junior middle blocker Kourtney Edwards said she thought everyone played hard as a team.



"We all had a common goal to come out, work hard and finish the game on top," Edwards said.



Compared to last time the team played Wyoming, Edwards said the Frogs kept the ball more consistently.