Fashion often reflects social shifts. The luxury market was hit hard by the recession, and it showed in the dark colors and warrior themes designers have favored in recent years.

In the fall of 2009, designers were portraying a strong woman who was protecting herself and preparing to fight. Female empowerment was depicted by helmets, built-out shoulders and heavy, metal chains. Rather than innovate, designers focused on brand DNA and strengthening the loyalty of their clientele.

This week, students can attempt to live off of five dollars for 24 hours, get free hot dogs and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and try to solve world hunger through the activities and fundraisers for TCU's 29th annual Hunger Week, a university official said.

The Rev. Jeremy Albers, associate chaplain of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, said the goal of Hunger Week was to help create hunger awareness locally, nationally and globally.

The Trinity River may be full of trash, but Steve Campbell, assistant director of campus recreation and outdoor programs, said he means to change that.

Campbell said he started the Trinity River Cleanup this year, which gave students the opportunity to canoe or kayak down the West Fork of the river while picking up trash and debris along the way Saturday. The event was part of the TCU LEAPS program, in which students, faculty and alumni help with community service projects around the city.

Go ahead and close up the latest edition of Cosmo, and stack it neatly with the rest of your subscriptions. Better yet, toss it in the nearest recycle bin and stop reading this sentence when you find...

What do women want? Women. Want. Men. This age-old question has plagued philosophers and Ph.D.'s, although the guy from Hitch seemed to grasp it. The concept is strikingly obvious, yet it boggles every boy's brain.

This concept, of women wanting men, is unclear to guys because they are confused about the definition of "want" and the definition of "man." Man, defined: when frat snapping turns into wine sipping, excuses turn into emotions and playing PS2 turns into catering to PMS, a woman knows a boy has turned into a man.

Andrew McCollough graduated from TCU in '05 with a degree in education 8212; but he's not a teacher.

Before he can think about standing in the front of a classroom, he said he has to preach against the grind by rhyming his truth and embracing his life.

After graduation he fell into a job trading stocks for two years before realizing he was happiest writing rap.

"I graduated school, I got a job, I quit my job," Dru said. "Left all the money I was makin'."

Dru said pursuing his music is about risk and sacrificing to do what makes you happiest.

In 1958, Elvis Presley got a buzz cut and joined the Army, NASA took wing and Vice President Richard Nixon launched a "goodwill tour" to rev up his presidential campaign. In Fort Worth, TCU played in...

Whether it's the night life on Sixth Street, the hike and bike trails or the funky vibe of downtown, Austin has a lot to offer.

Known as the live music capital of the world, there are nightly performances and shows from every genre in every part of town.

Catch an outdoor concert (and some world-famous barbecue) at Stubb's on Red River Street or catch a local act at the Continental Club on Congress Avenue. SXSW is a week-long music festival you don't want to miss. The festival cases musicians, film industry giants and some of the best creatives in the entertainment field.