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DZ acceptance would degrade Greek life

Published Feb 28, 2007

Delta Zeta has turned on its own members in an effort to revamp the sorority house.Delta Zeta Nationals cleaned out its chapter at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., evicting 23 of its 35 members, most of whom were overweight, black, Korean and Vietnamese, according to a Feb. 25 New York Times article. And, as one of three sororities competing for a spot on TCU's campus, Delta Zeta has hopefully lost the race.

Revitalize your wallet

Published Feb 28, 2007

Students do not have to look far or dig deep into their wallets to be pampered on a routine basis and create a healthy lifestyle at the same time.Prices for massage therapy are now more affordable than ever across the nation, and businesses in the Fort Worth area are a part of that trend.

"Nails, tanning, facials - so many of these services that were once considered luxury items are now becoming affordable, and massage is just one of those," said Frank Stockton, owner of the Fort Worth franchise Massage Envy.

Women ready to rebound against Aztecs

Women ready to rebound against Aztecs

Published Feb 28, 2007

The Lady Frogs, now fifth in the Mountain West Conference after two straight losses at home, are traveling to San Diego tonight for their last road game of the regular season against the Aztecs.The Frogs (19-9, 9-5), who lost to conference opponents Wyoming and New Mexico at home, will play the Aztecs in a tight game where conference standings are up in the air.

San Diego State (12-13, 5-9) lost its last two games on the road, but is on a four-game winning streak at home in Cox Arena.

Online Exclusive!!! Baylor Bears sic Horned Frogs

Online Exclusive!!! Baylor Bears sic Horned Frogs

Published Feb 28, 2007

A contest of wills on the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center courts took place Tuesday night as the No. 14 Baylor Bears beat the No. 26 Horned Frogs.By no means was the match a pushover for either team as...

Be wary of civil rights violations, government-watched Internet use

Published Feb 28, 2007

There you are, walking out of the Student Center on a seemingly normal Wednesday afternoon. The sun is shining, the clouds are fluffy and the skies are devoid of Russian fighter jets for yet another day. Everything seems to be okay, right?Wrong. Someone's watching you. Little do you know that everyone, everywhere in the world can scope out every student who walks into or out of the Student Center. They can even take your picture. All it takes is a visit to the Residential Services Web site.

Scared? It's only natural.

Buffet-style TV most effective for cutting violence out of viewing

Published Feb 28, 2007

Violence has become a part of many television shows. It is used in combating terrorists in the popular show "24," crime-busting in "CSI" or in nightly news reports. Violence has a way of creeping into the media and making an impact. Viewers should have the option to avoid blood, guts and gore as they surf through a sea of channels.The Federal Communications Commission has tried to fight the growing violence on television by promoting the v-chip, a device that picks up a coded rating from TV shows and blocks whatever rating it is told to.

Author teaches leadership with war strategy

Published Feb 28, 2007

A best-selling author stressed the importance of courage and confidence in being a successful leader in a lecture Tuesday evening.Chin-Ning Chu, an international author and expert on the business application of military general Sun Tzu's "Art of War," talked to about 150 students, faculty and community members in the Student Center Ballroom as part of the Frost Foundation Lectureship for Global Issues.

She told the audience that they would each get something different from her presentation because of their varying ages.

Panhellenic rep: Delta Zeta risky choice for campus

Published Feb 28, 2007

The Panhellenic recruitment director said Delta Zeta could be a dicey choice to join campus this fall."It will be a concern because if you bring on a sorority with nationwide conflict," said Rachel Knapp,...

Sexual Assault reported in GrandMarc complex

Published Feb 28, 2007

A TCU student reported a sexual assault in the GrandMarc to police Monday night, according to Fort Worth police.Fort Worth Police Sgt. Jim Thomson said a woman reported that she woke up Sunday morning and saw a man she did not recognize in her residence at the GrandMarc at Westberry Place.

Thomson said police were contacted when the woman went to the hospital Monday after the reported incident. At the hospital, Thomson said, a sexual assault evidence kit was administered to the woman.

Project to provide professional attire for underprivileged women

Published Feb 28, 2007

Without a job, how can one afford a suit? Without a suit, how can one interview for a job?The TCU chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs is helping to solve this problem by hosting a suit drive to benefit Dress for Success Dallas.

NAWMBA is a nonprofit organization for graduate students in business that focuses on mentoring and community service projects, said Julie Baker, faculty adviser of the TCU chapter of NAWMBA. This year's project is Dress for Success.

Singing student finalist in ‘Good Day’ competition

Published Feb 28, 2007

A TCU student became one of 16 finalists last week in the Fox 4 Good Day Karaoke Contest and could soon be singing the "Good Day" theme song every morning to thousands of viewers across the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Junior radio-TV-film major Lauren King said she auditioned to be the next star of the morning show "Good Day" last Friday when she sang the Emmy-award-winning theme song, "Have you had a Good Day," to a panel of six judges.

Finalists' audition tapes were posted Monday on myfoxdfw.com, and whoever receives the most votes by March 2 will get the job, King said.

Crime Scene

Crime Scene

Published Feb 28, 2007

Students in the new theatre show "Getting Out" are getting out of their comfort zones with a different, dramatic, edgy and emotional play this week."Getting Out" looks into the past and present of a young woman, Arlene, attempting to find her way in life after being released from prison.

Amanda Bass and Tricia Williamson both play the role of Arlene - one before prison and the other after getting out of prison.