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Tenure practice pressured for re-evaluation

Published Apr 7, 2010

Calls to reform or eliminate tenure in academia have been ongoing for years. In late January, Ohio State University President Gordon Gee, the leader of the country's largest university and a prominent...

Finding the meaning of Christianity focus of documentary

Published Apr 7, 2010

A documentary detailing the travels of a group of college-aged men across Europe as they challenge their preconceptions of religion will screen tonight as part of this year's Greek Week.

According to Web site of the film "Beware of Christians," the venture chronicles the travels of friends Alex Carroll, Matt Owen, Michael Allen and Will Bakke, who grew up in Texas, as they attempt to find the true meaning of Christianity.

Symbolism undermined by shock value in Badu’s video

Published Apr 7, 2010

While some were getting some sun on the beach during spring break, Erykah Badu was getting what many might consider too much sun on a famous Dallas street.

For the "Window Seat" music video, Badu walked through Dealey Plaza, the site of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, while removing her clothing, piece by piece, before she fell completely bare on the very spot where Kennedy was shot.

TCU tennis coach to be inducted to Women’s ITA Hall of Fame

Published Apr 6, 2010

When Dave Borelli graduated from the University of Southern California in 1974, he thought his career in tennis was behind him. He didn't realize that only his role on the court would change.

The Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Association recently announced that Borelli is to be inducted into the Women's ITA Hall of Fame on Nov. 13.



Although Borelli currently serves as the men's head tennis coach at the university, he served as an NCAA women's coach for 18 years.

Frogs to face the Oklahoma Sooners

Published Apr 6, 2010

After winning two games in last week's three-game series against San Diego State University, the Frogs are looking to end their five-game homestand on a high note.The Frogs are set to face the University...

Criticism unfounded if students didn’t vote

Published Apr 6, 2010

A referendum for a proposed increase in the student body fee conducted by Student Government Association produced a small voter turnout. If students who didn't vote at this referendum later find the increase disagreeable, they do not have the right to complain.

Every vote counts, and it is important for students to remember that SGA's decisions are not made without regard to students' reservations. SGA gave the student body the opportunity to vote on the proposal, and returning students had the chance to advance or halt the proposal.

Student body fee proposal to go before Board of Trustees

Published Apr 6, 2010

A student referendum achieved the required simple majority to move a proposal to raise the student body fee to the Board of Trustees, which will review it for final approval.

Of all eligible returning undergraduate students who chose to participate in the vote, 199 students - about 56 percent of the total 353 voters - favored the proposal to raise the student body fee from $24 to $45, said Marlon Figueroa, student body president.

Housing and Residence Life offers housing fair for off-campus resources

Published Apr 6, 2010

Housing and Residence Life organized an off-campus housing fair as a service to students so they could get more information about options for apartments if they were considering moving off campus, an official with Housing and Residence Life said.

Craig Allen, the director of Housing and Residence Life, said the fair was a great resource for university students, especially those who are looking to move off campus for the first time.

Schieffer Symposium panelists will discuss Congress and the media

Published Apr 6, 2010

Panelists at the sixth annual Schieffer Symposium will discuss the role of the media coverage in a deadlocked Congress.

Bob Schieffer, moderator of CBS' "Face the Nation" and 1959 university graduate, will host the symposium.



Nancy Styles, executive assistant to vice chancellor for Government Affairs, is responsible for marketing and communications for the Schieffer Symposium. She said the number of attendants varies year to year. As of Monday, 800 tickets had already been sold or promised. However, only 50 students had signed up to attend, she said.

Cheating scandal shouldn’t alter Tiger Woods’ golf performance

Published Apr 6, 2010

Tiger Woods came back to the sport that made him famous yesterday, four months after his incident involving a car crash, a string of women and a severe loss of dignity.The golfer's highly anticipated return...

Greek Week highlights service

Published Apr 6, 2010

Shannon Sumerlin has a stack of binders in her office that show that Greeks on campus have done more than just throw theme parties.

The binders contain documentation that show the chapters fulfilled specific requirements in order to maintain their relationship with the university, said Sumerlin, interim director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.



Students could also see evidence of this during Greek Week, April 5 through April 9, when many Greeks participate in community service projects.

Official: Hunger Week aims to inform

Published Apr 6, 2010

It may be called Hunger Week, but volunteers hope their community service will have effects that last far longer.Through donations, campus events and year-round service, participants in this year's Hunger...