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Punk trio Here Holy Spain hits all the right notes with 'Manic'

Punk trio Here Holy Spain hits all the right notes with ‘Manic’

Published Apr 7, 2009

Despite being a skate-punk band, Here Holy Spain has a lot to offer first-time listeners of their album "Manic".

While the band compares itself to the Alkaline Trio and local legends the Toadies, the sound is closer to alternative rock icons Nirvana. The acid rock sound of loosely strummed power chords and the pounding rhythms of the percussion bring to mind a punk-powered Kurt Cobain.

Bumper stickers annoying delivery of unsolicited opinion

Published Apr 7, 2009

Bumper stickers are a wildly popular form of expression in America, but I view them as a drive-by offering of an unasked-for opinion.

See, a dynamic debate is sort of like a one-on-one fist fight for opinions, whereas bumper stickers are more like punching someone in the face and then zooming away in a golf cart.



Having strong convictions is great, but handing them out without a chance for dispute is both spineless and annoying.

Committee selects leaders of student publications

Published Apr 7, 2009

The student publications committee selected the fall 2009 Daily Skiff editor-in-chief, advertising manager and Image Magazine editor-in-chief Friday.David Hall, a junior news-editorial major, was selected...

Football analysis: Defense dominates as Frogs end spring

Published Apr 7, 2009

The final score in the Spring Game said the White team won 10-0, but in the court of public opinion it was hard to argue that the Purple lost the game.The defense wore the purple jerseys and overcame a...

G-20 a pathway to economic recovery

Published Apr 7, 2009

Last week, the international community witnessed the latest session of the G-20, hosted in London.

The summit, which reunited the finance ministers and central bank governors of 19 countries, plus the European Union, had a tough agenda to tackle: draft a plan of action that would ease the devastating effect of the financial crisis through coordinated stimulus packages, the revamping of the rules of global financial markets and the halting of protectionist measures.

For student, comedy is serious business

For student, comedy is serious business

Published Apr 7, 2009

At a time when most students will be graduating and looking for a career, one will pursue his dream of being funny for a living.

Grayson Howe, a senior communication studies major, is a member of the local comedy troupe Curtis Needs a Ride, which he plans to continue performing with after college.



Howe said everyone around him has been supportive of his decision to pursue a career in sketch comedy, even his mother and father.

Horned Frogs power to weekend sweep of New Mexico

Published Apr 5, 2009

The Horned Frog hitters ate their Wheaties Sunday morning.

Five sluggers belted home runs, including two grand slams in the fifth inning, in a 19-3 rout of New Mexico with the wind blowing straight out at Lupton Stadium on Sunday afternoon. TCU (19-9, 6-3 MWC) completed a weekend sweep of the Lobos (25-8, 5-4 MWC) to leapfrog New Mexico and move into a tie for first with San Diego State atop the conference standings.

Children brave cool weather for annual egg hunt

Published Apr 5, 2009

Mostly donning sweaters and jackets, about 600 children raced on Sadler Lawn on Sunday to collect sweet treats during the 15th Annual TCU Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the TCU Young Alumni Chapter.

Advocates propose LGBTQ resources

Published Apr 3, 2009

TCU Allies, a group of faculty and staff in support of LGBTQ issues, is writing a document proposing improvements toward LGBTQ awareness and concerns on campus and will present it to the administration for review.

Jeremy Albers, associate chaplain, said the document will outline the current climate toward the LGBTQ community on campus and the possibilities of a future LGBTQ resource center for students with a full-time staff position.

Alumnus aims to help students with college admissions Web site

Published Apr 3, 2009

University Drive isn't just a street name anymore.

TCU alumnus Marc Istook co-created a Web site by the same name in order to offer prospective college students some guidance in choosing a university, as well as some helpful tips for settling into college life.



Istook said he and co-creator Shannon Meairs, a Pepperdine University graduate, have been working on the project for three years. The Web site was launched in early March, he said.

Students pitch idea of downtown shuttle to trustees

Published Apr 3, 2009

Students may soon be able to make a trip to downtown Fort Worth without worrying about driving and fighting for a parking spot, but when the option will be available is currently uncertain.Twelve student...

Local United Way chapter finds allies in Neeley Fellows

Published Apr 3, 2009

Business students in the Neeley Fellows are extending their hand to United Way in an effort to encourage the campus to get involved in the community.

This week, the group hosted Live United Week, a week-long series of events supporting the nonprofit, to tie in with United Way's current campaign, said Emily Taylor, a junior accounting major.



The Live United campaign urges people to reach out to their community by donating and advocating for causes they care about.