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New patrol vehicles not worth the money

Published Sep 17, 2008

TCU Police got an upgrade. Now, instead of just cruising in police cars, golf carts and on bikes, officers can now be seen riding down the sidewalks on their new scooters.The T3 Motion vehicles are powered...

Facebook petition calls for meal plan changes

Published Sep 17, 2008

More than 1,000 students struggling to adjust to the new meal plan joined a Facebook petition in its first week of existence, giving some students hope that changes will be made, the creator of the petition said.

Sophomore prebusiness major Albert Rayle, creator of the Facebook group "Petition against TCU's new meal plan," said the quick response the group received is proof that opposition to the new meal plans is widespread.

Abstinence-only sex education not wise

Published Sep 17, 2008

When the news broke last month that Senator John McCain selected Alaskan governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, controversy erupted when the media quickly found out Palin's teenage daughter, Bristol, was pregnant. Some Americans wondered why this was even a controversy and some were complaining the news media was showing a liberal bias. Could the real story behind the controversy be that Palin backed abstinence-only education when she ran for governor in 2006?

Coach prepared for TCU-SMU rivalry

Published Sep 17, 2008

Rivalry games are among the most emotional of the season for players and fans, and head football coach Gary Patterson said Saturday's game against Southern Methodist University will be no different.

"They're emotional ball games because these kids know each other," Patterson said. "They played each other in high school, they played in all-star games together; they know each other."



TCU has started the season with three wins, while SMU has started with one win and two losses.

TCU Police adds two vehicles to patrol fleet

TCU Police adds two vehicles to patrol fleet

Published Sep 17, 2008

TCU Police will be turning heads on its patrols around campus with a new set of wheels.

The police department has purchased two T3 Motion transporters to adapt to a more pedestrian-friendly campus, Lt. Ramiro Abad said. The new vehicles have three wheels and are powered by a rechargeable battery, cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions. The vehicle comes with two removable batteries. According to the T3 Motion Inc. Web site, the vehicles have user-selected settings for speeds up to a maximum of 25 mph.

Frogs topple Cardinal, now 3-0

Published Sep 16, 2008

TCU withstood Stanford's physicality and delivered some of its own in a 31-14 win Saturday.

A big stop by the Horned Frog defense on a fourth-and-inches play in the fourth quarter helped to thwart a late comeback attempt by the Cardinal when senior linebacker Robert Henson and company stood up runningback Toby Gerhart at the line of scrimmage.



Freshman Ross Evans tacked on a 23-yard field goal on the ensuing possession to make it a two-score game with 2:24 remaining.

University, students adjust to high fuel costs

University, students adjust to high fuel costs

Published Sep 16, 2008

As gas prices remain high, the government is researching alternative energy resources like ethanol, fuel cell and wind power. TCU administration, students and faculty are searching for alternatives as the pain at the pump lingers.

Athletic department changes



Jack Hesselbrock, associate athletic director for internal relations, sees sports teams come and go to games across the nation on large buses and private planes. But recently, Hesselbrock said the athletic department is looking for ways to reduce fuel costs while driving fan interest up.

Letters to the Editor

Published Sep 16, 2008

Middle line needed in drug legalizationRegarding Matthew Rosson's thoughtful Sep. 11 column, there is a middle ground between drug prohibition and blanket legalization. Switzerland's heroin maintenance...

Debate chamber beneficial to students’ growth

Published Sep 16, 2008

The university's decision to build a debate chamber in Scharbauer Hall, the building to replace the old student center, is laudable.Nowell Donovan, provost and vice chancellor for student affairs, said...

Q&A: Mary Patton, interim dean of education

Q&A: Mary Patton, interim dean of education

Published Sep 16, 2008

From her new office on the top floor of the recently renovated Bailey Building, Mary Patton sits as the interim dean of the College of Education. Formerly the associate dean, Patton assumed the role of...

Students review newly mandatory first-year program

Published Sep 16, 2008

The first-year Connections program, which became mandatory this fall, is receiving mixed reviews from students.

Carrie Zimmerman, director of the First Year Experience, said the Connections class changes were put in place because shorter orientation sessions this summer made it difficult to get necessary information to students. When students are given information throughout the year it is more helpful and retained, she said.



"The information is important for all first-year students, not just the ones who think they need it," said Zimmerman.

Allowing drinking at student tailgate safer

Published Sep 16, 2008

Can we all just stop kidding ourselves? The student tailgate issue isn't about underage drinkers crashing the party, it's about the safety of the student body. As weird as it seems, allowing drinking on...