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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.

Top 12 teams face off with high stakes

Top 12 teams face off with high stakes

Published Nov 6, 2008

Before the season started, the Utah Utes expected to have their conference and Bowl Championship Series dreams tested in a late-season matchup. TCU, however, was not considered the primary threat to dash their hopes.

No. 12 TCU (9-1,6-0 MWC) goes into Thursday night's game against undefeated University of Utah, No. 8 in the BCS, with the goal of achieving not only a conference championship but also, potentially, its first BCS berth in the school's history.

Group hosts fair for area disadvantaged children

Published Nov 6, 2008

An event where student organizations collaborate and organize a "fair day" for underprivileged children will launch for the first time Saturday on the Campus Commons lawn, sophomore Kate Jones said.

"These children are a reality that they do need help and we can help them even with having something as simple as a fair day for them," Jones said. "It means a lot to children when you give them attention and when you make them feel worthwhile."

Letter to the Editor: Move beyond the hate, behind Obama

Published Nov 6, 2008

It's 11:30 p.m. Tuesday and I've been watching the election results from my hometown, because I came home to vote. I'm on Facebook, just like 210 of my closest online friends. In the past five minutes, there have been about 100 "Good-bye America" status changes, several threats from peers of moving to Europe, Canada or Australia, and many thoughts on how the country will move forward as "socialist America."

Enjoy the outdoors before the chills set in

Published Nov 6, 2008

Last year's winter season seemed to last forever. I remember being so eager for flowers to start blooming again and flip-flops and Nike shorts to make their 2008 spring debut. It was heaven when that day...

Author to speak about living green

Published Nov 6, 2008

Doug Fine, author of "Farewell, My Subaru," will speak to the campus community about living green, sustainability and how it dramatically changed his life at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center tonight.

"Farewell, My Subaru" is Fine's real-life account of how everything can go wrong when an average man tries to cut oil out of his life. Fine struggles with coyotes eating his chickens, a near-death experience while installing solar panels and many other challenges of going green.