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Q&A: Obama's inaugural address to emulate Lincoln's

Q&A: Obama’s inaugural address to emulate Lincoln’s

Published Jan 20, 2009

James Riddlesperger is a professor of political science. Riddlesperger, who teaches courses in American politics and issues in political science, has been a member of the political science department since 1982.

Q: The inauguration of President Barack Obama will signal a big change because he will be the first black president. Do you think this moment will turn out to mark more than just a change based on race?

Applications dip after removal of simplified application form

Applications dip after removal of simplified application form

Published Jan 20, 2009

After two years of receiving record-breaking numbers of applications, the university is suffering from a dip in applications, a university official said.But the lull in applications is not as a result...

Lady Frogs overcome Air Force 79-43

Published Jan 20, 2009

Following Saturday's game against Air Force, women's head basketball coach Jeff Mittie said the Lady Frogs need to do a better job of maintaining their focus if they hope to build on the early success they have had in conference play.

If the team lacks focus at times, it didn't show it against Air Force, as the Lady Frogs won 79-43.



"The first half I thought was just kind of up and down," Mittie said.

Letter to the Editor: Outward display of faith not an indicator of spirituality

Published Jan 20, 2009

Mr. Weatherford ("Obama must demonstrate true faith," Jan. 16) should remember that outward religious expression is not always a reliable indicator of a relationship with God. After all, the most religious...

Americans should harbor realistic expectations about Obama

Published Jan 20, 2009

Today is a watershed moment in American history as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States.

Never before in the lifetime of many Americans has such a frenzy been made over a new president. More than 2.5 million people are expected to attend the Inauguration ceremony, according to CNN.com.



While it is important for Americans to put their party affiliations aside and try to support the new president, it is also important to have realistic expectations for Obama's presidency.

How to fit health into your tight schedule

Published Jan 20, 2009

Balance your meals

Most students probably worry about balance when it comes to time for study, work and play, but careful consideration is needed for that next visit to Market Square. Nutrition counselor Stephanie Dickerson said adding fruits and vegetables to the meals ordered in the Brown-Lupton University Union will give some diversity to your daily diet.



For Stacks Deli, Dickerson suggested lean meals like the turkey sandwich but warned against adding excessive condiments and cheese.

Swimming and diving team wash out competition in last home meet

Published Jan 20, 2009

Saturday's successful meet held special significance for the senior members of the men's and women's swimming and diving squads. It was the final home meet of their careers at TCU.

"It's always good to go out on top," said senior swimmer Jason Hauck. "I've been swimming and participating in meets here for four years, so it's sort of strange knowing I'm not going to be coming back, but it's a good way to go out."

Bush worthy of admiration despite flaws

Bush worthy of admiration despite flaws

Published Jan 20, 2009

In his farewell address Thursday night, President Bush thanked the American people for giving him an opportunity to serve. But most Americans weren't thinking, "You're welcome, Mr. President."Closing his...

Obama's commitment to his faith unconvincing

Obama’s commitment to his faith unconvincing

Published Jan 16, 2009

As we find ourselves on the eve of a new presidency, I am reminded of how important it was to Americans for each candidate to establish his or her religion during the primaries.

President-elect Obama struggled throughout the campaign with rumors that he was a Muslim. When this turned out to be unfounded, the religious liberal left, confident that Obama's Christianity was as solid as theirs, were off to the voting booths.



We are now left to wonder though, how much his Christianity will be an evident guiding factor in his decisions during the next four years.

University receives $170,000 grant to promote science in local schools

Published Jan 16, 2009

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation awarded a $170,000 grant to the College of Education and College of Science and Engineering to help provide summer workshops for elementary and high school teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and get students excited about math and science, a university official said.

Janet Kelly , associate professor for curriculum and instruction in science education, said fewer high school students are looking to math and science as fields of study in college.

"Notorious" chronicles life of doomed rap star

“Notorious” chronicles life of doomed rap star

Published Jan 16, 2009

"Notorious" follows the life of Christopher "Biggie" Wallace as he ascends to rap superstardom in a short amount of time, and at the price of fame on relationships with family and friends. The film will cover his collaborations with Sean "P. Diddy" Combs at Bad Boy Productions, his marriage to singer Faith Evans and his feud with West Coast rappers like Tupac Shakur leading up to his murder, which still remains unsolved.

Schools need to do more to remedy lagging interest in science

Published Jan 16, 2009

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation recently donated $170,000 to the College of Education and the College of Science and Engineering to help local elementary and high school teachers generate more interest in math and science. Although this idea will help students to improve their grades and motivate them to learn more about the subjects and help teachers to know what will drive students toward careers in those fields, it's only a temporary remedy for a nationwide problem.