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‘Legion’ film a slap in the face to Christianity

Published Oct 9, 2009

The executives at Sony Pictures have really outdone themselves this time with the upcoming release of the movie "Legion." Every premise in the movie is utterly blasphemous to Christians, and generally to anyone who has a moderate dose of ethics and morals. It is as if the only goal of executives at Sony Pictures is to slap God in the face with its new movie and anger Christians everywhere. It sure has worked.

AFTERdark concert sends message of deceit

AFTERdark concert sends message of deceit

Published Oct 9, 2009

In the past few weeks, you might have been wondering what AFTERdark is. I attended AFTERdark my freshman year at the request of my Frog Camp facilitator who, when I asked exactly what AFTERdark was, said simply that it would be a good time. When Joe White took the stage, it was fairly obvious what was going on. Joe was building a giant crucifix (300 pounds, to be exact) on the stage of Ed Landreth Hall. Admittedly, seeing what he was doing in front of me was both a shocking, but thought-provoking experience.

Women’s soccer beats Air Force in overtime

Published Oct 9, 2009

The women's soccer team faces a quick turn around game Saturday against Wyoming after beating Air Force in overtime Thursday.

"We got the win today and in conference play; that is all that matters," head coach Dan Abdalla said. "We found a way to get the result against a Mountain West Conference opponent."



Senior midfielder Michelle Nguyen scored the deciding goal in the contest against Air Force in the 93rd minute off a penalty kick. The goal was her second this season.

H20 Frogs hit the water with international swimming competitor

Published Oct 9, 2009

After sitting out his freshman season, Edgar Crespo is ready to live up to the men's swimming team's motto for the season: "Don't hold back."Although Crespo competed in a handful of world championships,...

Director gives students tips on film industry success

Director gives students tips on film industry success

Published Oct 9, 2009

Rod Hardy, a film and television director, told students in a directing workshop Tuesday night that the key to directing was passion."Without passion nothing happens... work doesn't keep growing," Hardy...

Skiff College Football Pick’em: Student Publications picks the winners

Published Oct 9, 2009

Each week, members of student publications make their picks on the big NCAA football games. Each correct pick is awarded one point and a correct upset pick is worth two points. Coming into week six, News Now reporter Maddy Foxx and Skiff editor-in-chief David Hall lead the pack with 23 points. Skiff reporter Mary Sue Greenleaf is close behind with 20 points followed by Skiff sports editor Travis L. Brown with 17 points and news editor Michael Carroll with 16 points. KTCU's Phil Mann is in last this week with 15 points.





Mary Sue Greenleaf

Neeley school supporter in ICU after plane crash

Neeley school supporter in ICU after plane crash

Published Oct 9, 2009

An alumnus and supporter of the Neeley School of Business is in the intensive care unit at John Peter Smith Hospital after a plane crash Tuesday, a relative said.

Robert Schumacher, a Neeley accounting graduate, was on his way home to Fort Worth with business partner Jerry Namy and Kendall Hill, said Kathy Kyle, Schumacher's daughter. Kyle said Schumacher went to Oklahoma on his private plane to see Namy's horse.

GrandMarc vandalism warrants tough love

Published Oct 9, 2009

A damaged security camera. Obscene scribbles on a wall. Stolen artwork. Soiled elevators.

This isn't a dilapidated building in a bad neighborhood. It's the GrandMarc.



Once touted as one of the most pleasant and exclusive places to live near campus, the GrandMarc has lost its luster after persistent student vandalism has damaged the property and turned some of its features into eyesores.

Engineering professor dies from prostate cancer

Engineering professor dies from prostate cancer

Published Oct 9, 2009

Editor's note: This story was updated at 1:25 p.m. Oct. 9.

Edward Kolesar, a long-tenured engineering professor at the university, died Wednesday following a battle with prostate cancer.



Senior Dipil Shrestha, an engineering major who had Kolesar as a professor for three classes, including one this semester, said the professor was one of the nicest people at the university.



"He was always eager to teach," Shrestha said.

Union Grounds to begin brewing Fair Trade coffee

Published Oct 9, 2009

When students return from fall break, a new option will be brewing at Union Grounds in the Brown-Lupton University Union.

Next Wednesday, the coffee shop will begin offering organic Fair Trade blends from a local business called Aduro Bean.



The new option is the result of years of feedback from students who requested that the university provide Fair Trade coffee, said Kelly Raw, marketing manager for Dining Services.

University will host AFC champion for Super Bowl XVL

Published Oct 8, 2009

The university will take part in a different kind of bowl game in 2011. The Horned Frogs will lend their facilities to the National Football Leagues's American Football Conference champion when the Super Bowl comes to North Texas.

Bill Lively, the president and CEO of the North Texas Super Bowl XVL Host Committee, visited the campus Wednesday morning to talk about the university's involvement with the process.

New housing plan to meet enrollment hike

Published Oct 8, 2009

Between the years 1989 and 2005, the university's enrollment grew by about 28 percent.In contrast, the university's housing only grew by 15 beds, a university official said."What we were doing was driving...