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Benjy Davis Project mixes happy with dark in new album

Benjy Davis Project mixes happy with dark in new album

Published Feb 17, 2009

The Benjy Davis Project, with its sparse production and straightforward songwriting, has a no-frills approach to music. With their fourth album, "Dust," the band has successfully stripped down the songs of any pretentiousness in favor of honesty, both lyrically and musically.

A running theme of mortality and death hangs over the album not as a black cloud, but almost as a kind of friendly reminder to live life to the fullest.

Professor policies aim to restrict laptop use in class

Professor policies aim to restrict laptop use in class

Published Feb 17, 2009

Attention classtime Facebookers: professors have noticed your glazed-over eyes and have started retaliating by creating laptop policies for their classes.

David Sandell, an anthropology professor who has banned the use of laptops in his class, said the university's extensive Wi-Fi system has created opportunities for students to preoccupy themselves during class. He said students who use their computers strictly for note-taking purposes are in the minority.

Sodexo adopts measures after recall incident

Published Feb 17, 2009

Confusion over a complex recall issue that occurred when Dining Services employees pulled peanut butter sandwich crackers off the shelves of Bistro Burnett caused Sodexo Inc. to re-evaluate its approach for stocking campus dining locations, a company official said Monday.

Monica Zimmer, director of public relations for the university's food service provider, wrote in an e-mail that Dining Services and Sodexo implemented a new three-step checklist to prevent recalled products from being stocked at campus eateries.

Panel to discuss God imagery in the Bible

Published Feb 17, 2009

Students can explore various interpretations of the imagery of the Bible at a discussion Tuesday about the personification of God, a university professor said.

Claudia Camp, professor of religion, said the presentation, put on by the Jewish Studies Program at Brite Divinity School, will appeal to students with basic theological knowledge and will include a question-and-answer session.

BYU defeats Horned Frogs in sixth straight loss

BYU defeats Horned Frogs in sixth straight loss

Published Feb 17, 2009

Less than a month ago, the men's basketball team was tied for first in the Mountain West Conference, but after six straight losses, its record has dropped to 13-12, five games behind the University of Utah for the conference lead.

The Horned Frogs (4-7 MWC) led for less than two minutes early in the first half Saturday, but Brigham Young University quickly turned the tables and never looked back, going on to win 79-63.



Head basketball coach Jim Christian said the Cougars are very good offensively and a well-disciplined team overall.

Quick sports: Weekend games yield victories for Frogs

Published Feb 17, 2009

Women's basketball claims third straight victory

The Lady Frogs continued their recent success with a 75-55 win over Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on Saturday. Leading the way for the Lady Frogs (16-8, 8-3 MWC) was sophomore guard Emily Carter, who scored a team-high 16 points and recorded four steals. Carter is the third-leading scorer in Mountain West Conference play at 15.8 points per game.



Junior guard TK LaFleur scored 15 points and eight rebounds while sophomore forward Rachel Rentschler added 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Laptops should not be banned from the classroom

Published Feb 17, 2009

It's the 21st century, professors.

But for some educators on campus who have banned the use of laptops in class, when it comes to note taking, it might as well be the 15th.



At a university where students are constantly encouraged to think globally, and where millions of dollars have been devoted to modernizing infrastructure in an effort to keep students on the technological cutting edge, it's absurd to require students to limit the reach of their resources.

Counterpoint: Ledbetter Act lets women seek pay they deserve

Published Feb 17, 2009

The first bill signed into law by President Barack Obama, The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, resets the 180-day period women have to file a discriminatory pay lawsuit every pay period.

Some who oppose this revolutionary piece of legislation say it will hurt businesses by forcing them to create a level playing field. Others say women deserve a lower paycheck because they focus more on their families than on their careers.



Former President George W. Bush called it a "business killer" when the proposal originally entered the 110th United States Congress.

Point: Pay discrimination act excuse for government intrusion

Published Feb 17, 2009

Surrounded by press, smiling faces and women's unions, President Barack Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which gives female employees more time to take their pay discrimination cases to court.The...

Crime update: Arrest warrant issued in burglary case

Published Feb 13, 2009

A warrant has been issued for a man suspected of burglarizing a car Monday night, a university police official said.

Vicki Lawson, a detective with the TCU Police Department, said that although two other passengers were detained Monday, a warrant was filed only for the driver of the car in which the stolen property was found.



"The way that the law is written, the property, even though it was in the car, becomes the sole property of the driver," Lawson said.

Romance doesnt need a holiday

Romance doesn’t need a holiday

Published Feb 13, 2009

Every year, on Feb. 14, dozens of roses are purchased, boxes of chocolate are delivered, and restaurants are packed with lovebirds.

Three-foot teddy bears convey a message of love and compassion, but also the fact that someone spent a ridiculous amount of money on something the recipient probably doesn't want as a permanent fixture in their home.



The next morning there is no difference in our lives except a $100 dent in our checking accounts.

Student ad agency seeks funding to stay afloat

Published Feb 13, 2009

Editor's note: This story was revised for accuracy at 5:33 p.m. Friday.


It may be up to alumni and local advertising agencies to keep the student-run RealWorld advertising agency open for years to come.

Allen Wallach, a member of the RealWorld Advisory Board and Chief Executive Officer of Concussion High Impact Communications who has worked as both an adviser and collaborative client with RealWorld, said he is prepared to help support the development of top-tier communication graduates, but only if the university is going to maintain some level of support.