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The inbox is not the place for political propaganda

Published Jan 19, 2010

The university should review its policy concerning its e-mail account system. The lack of a policy regarding unsolicited political messages sent through TCU e-mail accounts opens the door for possible...

Womens basketball drops rank on AP

Women’s basketball drops rank on AP

Published Jan 19, 2010

With a loss to Wyoming and a win against San Diego State last week, the Lady Frogs dropped one spot in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings to No. 23.

The women's basketball team defeated the Aztecs 80-63 on Saturday, breaking the Aztecs' seven-game winning streak.



With this victory, the Lady Frogs advance to No. 2 in the MWC with a 3-1 record in conference.



Junior guard Helena Sverrisdottir led the team in scoring with 22 points while junior guard Emily Carter came in as a close second with 21.

Patterson shuffle rumors will continue with Frogs’ success

Published Jan 19, 2010

At the close of every college football season the rumors start flying, the coaches shuffle around and sports fans everywhere are on the edge of their seats hoping their coach won't be next.

At the end of the 2009 season, the news at the forefront of college sports was Pete Carroll's resignation at USC.



Carroll's new coaching position with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks left a big hole for the Trojans to fill and a lot of nervous college football fans across the country.

Campus cable system upgrades for better sound

Published Jan 19, 2010

TCU Connect has upgraded the cable system on campus to the 5.1 Dolby Digital system, an audio system that allows users to experience surround sound.

Travis Cook, director of business services at TCU, wrote in an e-mail that the upgrade was necessary "to accommodate the ever-growing number of sets that are coming standard with 5.1."



Cook wrote that the old cable system had to be upgraded for newer TVs to process audio, and TVs with 5.1 should now be able to receive audio.

Fraternity and Sorority Life awaiting new position

Published Jan 19, 2010

The university is reviewing about 15 applications for the director of Fraternity and Sorority Life position, which was vacated in September, a university official said.

Mike Russel, executive director for student affairs administration, said he posted a listing on the university's human resources Web site at the end of last semester, and the applicant pool is growing. He said he will let the applications accumulate before making his recommendation.

Official: No policy against political e-mails

Published Jan 19, 2010

The university will not take action against a student who sent unsolicited political propaganda to several students and staff members from her TCU e-mail account because university policy does not prohibit...

Model UN gaining success and popularity

Model UN gaining success and popularity

Published Jan 19, 2010

Seven years ago, assistant political science professor Eric Cox helped the university's Model United Nations team prepare for its first national conference. At the end of March and into the first few days...

Professors memoir portrays struggle with illness

Professor’s memoir portrays struggle with illness

Published Jan 19, 2010

Editor's note: This story was revised for accuracy at 8:57 p.m. Jan. 25.


Most people who suffer through a debilitating illness that robs them of the ability to speak, walk or see would be hesitant to talk about their illness, much less write intimately about it.

But Alex Lemon, a professor of English, has already written two books of poetry discussing his illness. Now he is inviting readers into his private hell with his new book, "Happy: A Memoir."

Changes and additions for The Daily Skiff

Published Jan 19, 2010

The Daily Skiff is introducing some changes this spring that we hope will grab your attention.

You'll notice that the front page is now full color Tuesday through Friday instead of twice a week. The Skiff has made a shift by replacing the features editor position with that of projects editor, whose job is to produce packages that highlight news features and take advantage of the splash of color on the front page.

Medical Examiner’s results pending for student death

Published Jan 19, 2010

Updated at 4:39 p.m. Jan. 19.

Test results to determine the cause and manner of death of a 20-year-old female student found dead in her off-campus residence are pending, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office.



"We don't have any published information at this time," said Linda Anderson, public information officer for the Medical Examiner's Office.

Technology cannot replace face-to-face security screening

Published Jan 19, 2010

Lines, luggage, lapsed time. We've all experienced the frustration of airport security. Yet with all the hassle that seems to build up year after year to provide for our safety, the shoe and underwear bombers seem to somehow slip through security easier than a can of hair spray.

As U.S. airline security grows more technologically advanced, so does the technological knowledge of terrorists. Prices are increasing, but safety is not. The answer may lie in face-to-face interaction instead of heavier technological bulk.

Perspectives: MLK Day is a legacy in action

Published Jan 19, 2010

Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been transformed from a national holiday into a national day of service by students and community leaders across the nation. Here are some TCU students who took the day as...