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Letters to the Editor

Published Oct 3, 2008

While reading "Wall Street fix shouldn't be hasty" the author discusses the recent news of the $700 billion bailout program. While Congressmen and women of both parties iron out all the details, people must realize how the United States got into this situation.


Many people blame capitalism for the current crisis. However, it is Congress and the government that has caused many of the current problems.

Horned Frogs shut down Aztecs 41-7

Horned Frogs shut down Aztecs 41-7

Published Oct 3, 2008

The Horned Frogs defense recovered from whatever whiplash they might have received from playing Oklahoma last week to dominate the San Diego State Aztecs' offense Saturday night.

After allowing 436 yards of offense to the now-No. 1 Sooners last week, TCU allowed just 85 offensive yards to the Aztecs in the 41-7 victory.



"The defense did what they had to do," head football coach Gary Patterson said. "Our kids were really disappointed that they didn't get the shutout."

Students impressed with Palins performance despite reservations

Students impressed with Palin’s performance despite reservations

Published Oct 3, 2008

Students gave Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin good reviews after she went head to head against Democrat Joe Biden on Thursday night at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. in the first and only running-mate debate of the election season.

Coming into the debate, critics questioned Palin's experience after she appeared misinformed about certain issues in a handful of interviews she granted to the media.



About 20 students gathered at Milton Daniel Hall for a debate watch party.

National online education trend not reflected at university

Published Oct 3, 2008

A recent study suggests the future of the classroom may rest within the confines of the computer screen.

Online education is growing substantially across the country, according to a study by the Sloan Consortium, an online education research organization. Almost 20 percent of all higher education students were taking at least one online class in the fall of 2006, according to the Sloan Consortium.

Neighboring college expands campus

Neighboring college expands campus

Published Oct 3, 2008

The College of Saint Thomas More is so small that students at TCU might drive or walk by it without even noticing, but the newest addition to the school might make it stand out a bit more.

The college, a Catholic institution with 34 full-time students located on the edge of the TCU campus, began construction on a new chapel at the intersection of Lubbock Avenue and West Bowie Street in May. Construction is scheduled to be completed at about Christmas time.



The new chapel is being funded through donations, according to the college's Web site.

Report: Standardized exams not heavily weighed in admissions

Published Oct 3, 2008

The National Association for College Admission Counseling recently released a report stating college admission exams like the SAT and ACT might not be as critical to making admission decisions as some...

Oklahoma City bombing memorial worth visiting, life-changing

Published Oct 3, 2008

One hundred sixty eight empty chairs sit in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City.


A little more than a three-hour drive from campus stands a memorial to the second deadliest terrorist attack ever on American soil.


On the morning of April 19, 1995, scores of people lost their lives in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. One life for every chair.


Pushed from the American consciousness after 9/11, the tragedy that unfolded in Oklahoma doesn't weigh on the minds of most Americans everyday.

Fantasy Football: Raiders’ firing big news for week 5

Published Oct 3, 2008

He wants to win two more Super Bowls and then maybe think about retiring.He resembles the evil emperor from Star Wars more and more with every appearance, which I guess is fitting considering he lords...

Fundraiser, grant to relieve Purple Bike waiting list

Published Oct 3, 2008

The hundreds of students in line to check out a purple bike can expect some relief.The Purple Bike Program is looking to relieve demand with the addition of more than 50 bikes and a fundraiser, as hundreds...

Students should fight apathy this election

Published Oct 3, 2008

As the nation gears up for the climax of a long presidential campaign, it seems that a university campus would be alive with political fervor and passionate debate.

But thus far at TCU, the political voice seems to have been held to a whisper at best.



Where are all the bumper stickers? T-shirts, buttons and car decals are rarely seen. And yard signs, rallies and debate-watching parties have been kept to a minimum.

Q&A: Professors say debate missing spontaneity

Q&A: Professors say debate missing spontaneity

Published Oct 3, 2008

Professor of communication studies Paul King is an expert in debate and communication ethics. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hardin Simmons University and earned a master's degree and a doctorate...

Plans for new music building in the works

Published Oct 2, 2008

When Richard Gipson accepted the position of director of the School of Music seven years ago, he was charged with taking the music program to the next level.A new music building is a step toward that vision...