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Habitat for Humanity kicks off student project

Published Feb 16, 2007

The sound of hammers, Horned Frogs and nails began today as a part of an eight-week building project by the class of 2008.Frog House, which is in its second year, involves a group of third-year students raising money to pay for and build a house for a Habitat for Humanity family.

Sumer Jordan, Student Development Services assistant director, said building will take place during two shifts each Friday and Saturday for the next eight weeks.

Schieffer visits, shares experiences with journalism students

Published Feb 16, 2007

TCU alumnus Bob Schieffer, host of CBS's "Face The Nation," paid a visit to the journalism school Thursday, offering students a chance to learn from a member of the Broadcasting/Cable Hall of Fame.Schieffer shared his personal experiences with several journalism classes and gave students a chance to ask any questions they might have.

Dylan Taylor-Smith, junior advertising/public relations major, was among those who jumped at the opportunity.

Step outside blogging, MySpace; see what real world can offer

Published Feb 16, 2007

Blogging is the latest craze among students, professionals and even parents these days. The Internet is full of creative ways to avoid boredom, but some people are taking blogging and "MySpacing" to a whole new level.Kathryn Hopper, a mother of four, wrote an article for last Tuesday's Star-Telegram talking about her obsession with and recovery from "mommyblogging."

Hopper admitted to blogging about her family's life for up to 20 hours per week. That is enough to be considered a part-time job.

Confusion about heritage has many questions, few answers

Published Feb 15, 2007

Many people, even those considered to be American citizens, can trace their origins and ancestry to other parts of the world. There are those like myself, however, whose parents came from another country and were immigrants to the United States.As a second-generation child with Polish parents, the differences between immigrant parents and citizen offspring can be great, as can the differences felt between immigrant children and second-generation children in the United States.

Funding for crises made accessible

Published Feb 15, 2007

When a loved one back home is hospitalized, if a student loses his or her job or if there is a death in the family it can be especially difficult to continue financially.But these ones in need can now turn to TCU for the extra money to fly home or cover that month's rent because an anonymous donor has provided money to restart the student emergency fund, said Angela Kaufman, university minister.

After the recent hurricanes the donor saw some students struggling and wanted to help by donating $50,000 to restart the "frog family crisis fund," Kaufman said.

Back to School

Back to School

Published Feb 15, 2007

For a running back in football, getting up after a crushing hit from a hard-hitting safety or an oversized defensive tackle may take a little extra time, but, nevertheless, they will get up. In life, however,...

Police to install new camera system in lots

Published Feb 15, 2007

TCU Police will soon be installing a new camera system in some parking lots to help combat crime on campus, a TCU Police sergeant said.In several cases this semester, police have been unable to use security footage from the existing cameras to identify suspects.

Saturday morning, the cameras were unable to help police when freshman Brownie Porterfield's blue Chevy Blazer was broken into in the freshman parking lot, said TCU Police Sgt. Kelly Ham.

Organization to fund, support international entrepreneurs

Published Feb 15, 2007

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization has found a way to advance its field around the world.TCU CEO is supporting two entrepreneurs in Mexico through Kiva, an organization that allows people to lend money to help entrepreneurs in Third World countries. Their motto is giving "loans that change lives," according to Kiva's Web site, and that is just what CEO is seeking to offer.

CEO board member Jeff Livney said a fellow member read about Kiva in the news and introduced CEO members to the idea of getting involved.

AIDS group promotes awareness, healthy lifestyle

Published Feb 15, 2007

For three freshmen, a service-learning project did not just end with a grade for class; it spurred the creation of an on-campus AIDS awareness organization.Freshmen Ellen Munsterman, Susan Harz and Ellie Neuhaus brought the AIDS Outreach Center on campus to coordinate free HIV testing last semester as part of a class project.

The event was more successful than they expected, said Munsterman, a nursing major, as they had to turn people away due to the lack of supplies.

Homosexuals should not be denied natural rights

Published Feb 15, 2007

It's a miracle.It only took three weeks of therapy for former U.S. evangelical leader Ted Haggard to go back to heterosexuality, according to a Feb. 9 Reuters article.

Haggard, the former president of the National Association of Evangelicals and senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., resigned last November amidst a scandal caused when a male prostitute went public with their affair, according to the article.

Dallas Stars offer student discount to combat low game attendance

Published Feb 15, 2007

It is three minutes until the puck drops at the Dallas Stars' game versus their division rivals, the Anaheim Ducks. As the lights go out and a giant star is lowered onto the ice for the players' entrances, half of the seats in the American Airlines Center are still empty.This is part of the reason the Dallas Stars have started their college rush program, said Jason Rademan, media relations and team services manager.

The program will allow students with a valid and current college ID to purchase tickets at a lower price just before game time.

Marriage sacred, not right for everyone

Published Feb 15, 2007

Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband to love and to cherish ...Sounds familiar, right? That's because for most of its history, the definition of marriage has been confined to a man and a woman. And by passing laws that allow same-sex marriage, states are redefining what a marriage was meant to be. For me, marriage is still defined as a promise between a man, a woman and God.