Finally, the day has come when we can begin a positive change for our nation.

The past eight years have left our economy and civil liberties in the tank, and executive authority expanded to the point that must have the Founding Fathers turning in their graves.

As power shifts to President Obama, it will come as a complete contrast to the Bush doctrine.

We have one important change already enacted on day one - the opportunity to hope for a better future.

Today marks the beginning of "change."

It is a change from Bush and what Americans have felt both dissatisfied and comfortable with, but the fact is that we are still in an economic crisis, and no amount of goodwill and high hopes can get us out of it.

Despite the variety of political views, backgrounds and majors here at TCU, everyone is in for a world of hurt after graduation no matter who the president is.

TCU's Mexican sister school, Universidad de las Americas Puebla, remains on probation from accrediting agency Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, but one TCU official said the university is open to restoring a previous agreement if the probation is removed.

David Whillock, dean of the College of Communication wrote in an e-mail that he believes the suspension of the dual degree plan will eventually be lifted and students from UDLA and students from TCU will again have the opportunity for a dual degree from both institutions.

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.

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...

The H20 frogs ended their home season on a high note, as the men and women's team notched sizable victories.

The women won two matches, defeating conference opponent San Diego State 85-55, and Centenary College of Louisiana by a score of 80-51 in a three-team meet.

Head swimming coach Richard Sybesma said the women had a good meet overall, winning 14 out of 16 events.

Cuong Nguyen used his business strategy to compete with students across the country, and it's all thanks to advice from his family.

Nguyen said he came to TCU last semester from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he had begun studying electrical engineering and computer science.

With a doctor, a professor and two engineers in his family, Nguyen said his family thought it was important for him to learn about business, so he decided to change his majors to finance and business information systems.

The Lady Frogs needed a convincing win after Brigham Young University came into Daniel-Meyer Coliseum earlier in the week and gave the team its first conference loss in a 16-point beating. Fortunately for Jeff Mittie's squad, the team proved it could out-athlete the Air Force Academy Saturday, winning 79-43.

"The first half I thought was just kind of up and down," TCU head coach Jeff Mittie said. "Over the course of the game we played much better. Twenty-four assists and only nine turnovers are pretty good numbers."