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Nationalization of banks unwise solution to downturn

Nationalization of banks unwise solution to downturn

Published Mar 3, 2009

Many Democrats and even some prominent Republicans are calling for the federal government to nationalize major U.S. banks in order to control the current economic tailspin. Nothing scares bankers or shareholders...

Nonprofit visits campus to raise awareness about widows plight

Nonprofit visits campus to raise awareness about widows’ plight

Published Mar 3, 2009

When Taryn Davis found out her husband lost his life in the Iraq war in 2007, she was a 21-year-old student at the University of Texas at Austin, and her life's dreams had been shattered.

Davis founded The American Widow Project in the wake of her husband's death just a few months after he was killed. The AWP is coming to the university this week to speak to students and generate a teddy bear drive for children who have lost their fathers in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Green River Ordinance singer reflects on newfound fame

Green River Ordinance singer reflects on newfound fame

Published Mar 3, 2009

Six years ago, five high school students recorded an album in a Fort Worth church basement. Lots of local support and a major record deal later, Green River Ordinance has released its label debut, "Out Of My Hands."

Lead singer Josh Jenkins said the album is a testimony to the band's work over the past year. Signed by Virgin Records in 2007, the band was ecstatic, but at the same time Jenkins said they understood the weight of the new responsibility.

Oil mogul: Foreign oil dependency worsening crisis

Oil mogul: Foreign oil dependency worsening crisis

Published Mar 3, 2009

A billionaire energy tycoon told about 800 people Monday afternoon in the Brown-Lupton University Union Ballroom that if the country does not begin using its own resources, the current crisis will only get worse.

T. Boone Pickens, chairman of hedge fund BP Capital Management and author of "The First Billion is the Hardest," said that in two years the United States could be paying $200 to $300 a barrel for foreign oil if it doesn't cut foreign oil dependency.

G. Love performance charms local crowd

Published Mar 3, 2009

The House of Blues was jam-packed Thursday night with all different kinds of people, from hipsters to members of the corporate world.

The night started off with singer, acoustic guitarist and keyboardist Eric Hutchinson, who produced a surprisingly full sound considering he was only backed by an electric bassist and a drummer. The audience was very receptive to Hutchinson, but by 10 p.m. everyone was ready for G. Love & Special Sauce.

Residential Services presents proposed meal plan changes

Published Mar 3, 2009

Proposed meal plan changes for 2009-2010:


-Residential Services will add a new feature called Campus Cash. Campus Cash will be similar to Frog Bucks, but the card will not be pre-paid and students will only be able to use Campus Cash at on-campus locations like 1873 Sports Bar & Grill, The Corner Store and Sub Connection. Gold and Platinum meal plans will give students equal amounts of Frog Bucks and Campus Cash, and the Silver meal plan will give students $100 in Campus Cash, but no Frog Bucks.

Meal card price changes:

Technology Resources uses chat service to help students

Technology Resources uses chat service to help students

Published Mar 3, 2009

Instant messaging and chat rooms have switched from entertaining students to answering their technological queries.

Bryan Lucas, executive director of Technology Resources said customer service staff came up with the idea and implemented a chat room program last February. The program is another way the Computer Help Desk can help students from anywhere on or off campus, he said.



Customer service staff thought a chat program would be a good way to communicate with students, Lenelda Pennington, associate director of customer services, said.

Womens tennis team hopes to rebound with Texas A&M

Women’s tennis team hopes to rebound with Texas A&M

Published Mar 3, 2009

After losing its third consecutive event Saturday at home against the University of Alabama, the women's tennis team will try to right the ship Thursday with a visit to College Station.

With both teams cheering on the final match from the sidelines, the team lost a nail-biter Saturday afternoon at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, falling to the Crimson Tide 4-3. The matches were moved indoors due to wind.

Elkhart’s minimalist debut album monotonous

Published Mar 3, 2009

Jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker once said, "Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your own wisdom." Parker's music recreates his experiences, thoughts and wisdom for the listener.

The same is not true for jangly dream-pop band Elkhart, whose contemporaries like Mazzy Star and Low with their minimalistic songs straddle the line between ambience and boring the audience.



"The Moon," Elkhart's debut album, misses the band's clear intent to exude memories of house and home.

Letter to the Editor: University not reflective of ‘Texas’ in name

Published Feb 27, 2009

After reading "University not reflective of 'Christian' in name," I felt compelled to address an issue that has been bothering me for a while.

When I am walking in the hallway, I hear people saying "pop" instead of "Coke." In the library, I hear people greeting one another with "Hello" instead of "Howdy" after talking about a night spent at Purgatory instead of Billy Bob's. After observing these attitudes and actions on campus, I have to wonder about the significance of attending a Texas university.

Success of prohibition only an illusion

Success of prohibition only an illusion

Published Feb 27, 2009

Although 60 Minutes likely isn't the average TCU student's most Tivo'd program, a featured story on Sunday's edition was relevant to all college-age Americans.The topic was whether the minimum legal drinking...

Campus Voices: Is advising at TCU effective?

Campus Voices: Is advising at TCU effective?

Published Feb 27, 2009

"The advising here could be better. It's OK. It's just there's not enough clarification needed or suggested as far as classes go. We end up taking more classes or finding out that we need an extra class...