Some incoming freshmen are not sure what to expect in their first semester, but advice from upperclassmen and alumni might help freshmen make the most of their college experiences.One common concern expressed by freshmen is time management.

Douglas Lynn, '04 TCU alumnus who was having lunch on campus, suggested choosing studying over a social event.

"There will always be another party or athletic event, and chances are, it will be bigger and better than the one you missed," Lynn said.

The Episcopal Church is at a crossroads.The United States Episcopal Church voted on whether to confirm the Diocese of New Hampshire's choice for bishop, the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson at the Episcopal General Convention in August of 2003. Prior to his election, Robinson had been the assistant to the retiring Bishop Douglas Edwin Theuner, and was seen as the logical successor. What should have been an easy confirmation process, however, was nearly derailed by a minor detail.

Gene Robinson is gay.

Am I the only one that doesn't think this issue should be quite this complicated?Recent debates about whether to accept homosexuality in ministry positions in several denominations have not only generated a hot topic of discussion, but have also resulted in a surprisingly wide variety of responses from church leadership, something that, to me, doesn't quite make sense.

According to the New International Version Bible, it clearly, in more than one place reads that homosexuality is a sin.

Some food for thought: things are not always as they appear.Our food is rife with pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics and many other bioengineered chemicals to make it bigger and easier to mass-produce.

As a solution, some people are trying alternatives such as organic foods. But with certain food labels, how organic is organic?

Consumers should be wary of misleading food labels and take caution because added chemicals are dangerous.

Thanks to a $74,000 grant from TCU's Vision in Action a year ago, a new director has been named for the Center for Urban Education, said the dean of the School of Education.Jennifer Brooks, who was appointed director in June, said she is anxious to start work with the program.

"The overall goal is to develop urban educators for the next generation of students," Brooks said. "A lot of exciting things are coming" to the program.

The unexpected resignation of the TCU men's head tennis coach in July has been difficult for the team, but players said they are adjusting well.The National Collegiate Athletic Association said former head tennis coach Joey Riv‚ was in violation of regulation rules regarding recruiting athletes. According to NCAA guidelines, coaches are only permitted to make one call per week to a prospective athlete for recruiting purposes. Riv‚ made more phone calls than allowed, but Daniel Morrison, the director of athletics, would not comment on how many calls were made.

A University Recreation Center employee's uncertainties about a member's ankle monitor and suspicious behavior led to the arrest of a 35-year-old accused pedophile on Aug. 8.Ruben Edwards Jr. violated...

Construction of the TCU indoor practice facility is set to commence on Sept. 5. "The multipurpose indoor practice facility will be about 336 feet long tip to tail, and about 92 feet wide," said Ross Bailey, director of operations and sports medicine.

Due to conflicts with the football practice schedule, the construction will not begin Sept. 1 as previously planned, Bailey said.

Lisa Albert, assistant director of communications, said the construction is part of a $100-million anonymous donation for campus construction.

"Accepted" is the latest movie to portray college lifestyle on the big screen, like "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" and "Animal House," but there is one thing this movie does different than other movies of its kind.It has heart and a truly genuine message about not making judgments based on appearances and not accepting rejection.

As the movie begins, you see Bartleby "B" Gaines (Justin Long) using his wit and charm to get through high school. But while most kids are receiving their acceptance letters to prestigious schools, Gaines receives multiple rejection letters.

I have been around alcohol my whole life.My dad's father (Grandpa) has owned a liquor store for as long as I can remember, and my mom's father (Pawpaw) is by far his best customer. Every time my family gets together, it's the perfect chance to try out a new wine or beer that my grandpa has just received in stock, or to install a new keg into my Pawpaw's fully functional and well-stocked bar.

From that information, you might assume that I am a heavy drinker and that I could get booze anytime I want it. But I am different.

As Bob Dylan would say, "The times, they are a-changin'" for KTCU, a new station manager has signed on. Russell Scott, a 23-year veteran of commercial radio, began his work as station manager at KTCU 88.7 FM "The Choice" in mid-June.

Richard Allen, chairman of the radio-TV-film department, said Scott was the first person who came to mind when he was considering who the most qualified person for the position would be.

"He has the combination of the right attitude and the right experience," Allen said.