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Cities should follow Austin’s lead in helping homeless

Published Apr 11, 2008

Austin is taking care of its homeless, or at least trying to.Alan Graham, founder and president of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, wants to create an RV park to house 150 to 175 people who are chronically homeless,...

Academic programs to benefit from public campaign

Published Apr 11, 2008

Now that the public portion of The Campaign for TCU is in full swing, it's time to follow the money.Don Whelan, vice chancellor for university advancement, said the administration developed four core priorities...

Everybody’s working for the weekend

Published Apr 11, 2008

FridaySushi Axiom: 4625 Donnelly Ave. #101The modern and upscale Sushi Axiom is an ideal place for a sushi lover to spend a Friday night. Whether stopping in for dinner or planning to spend an evening...

Congress should rework college-loan bill

Published Apr 11, 2008

The student loan industry has been experiencing some shifts lately with Congress' passing of The College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Sure, it sounds wonderful, but the waves it has been creating for lenders and students show the act is not living up to its name.

Inaugural event to showcase research

Published Apr 10, 2008

The inaugural AddRan Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Series will be an opportunity for faculty and students to reflect on a big question of our time, an associate religion professor said.


Jack Hill, associate religion professor, said his lecture, "How Do We Educate Ethical Leaders for a Post 9/11 World?" will address issues of ecology, diversity, particularly race and class, and issues of social change and transformation in an increasingly complex, multicultural world.

Mens tennis team tries to stay undefeated in conference

Men’s tennis team tries to stay undefeated in conference

Published Apr 10, 2008

The men's tennis team will attempt to set two season milestones when it faces three Mountain West opponents over the next three days in Provo, Utah.TCU (16-5, 3-0) is undefeated and ranked No. 31 in the...

Police: Women robbed behind nearby store

Published Apr 10, 2008

Fort Worth police don't have a suspect in an ongoing investigation of a reported robbery of two students behind a nearby convenience store, police spokesman Lt. Paul Henderson said Wednesday.


Two female students were robbed Tuesday night at about 10:40 p.m. at a parking lot behind the 7-Eleven at Berry Street and South University Drive, according to a Fort Worth Police Department report.


Jenna Harris and Briana Steger said they froze when they saw the suspect had his hand in his pants pocket. The women said they thought he could have been holding a weapon.

Portions misleading to eaters

Published Apr 10, 2008

Not too long ago a friend and I opted to visit Subway to grab a quick, light lunch. The poster of Jared and his oversized pants greeted us at the counter where we placed our orders for the new "Fresh Fit" sandwiches and small drinks. When the lady behind the counter placed a 21-ounce cup on the counter, I reminded her that I only ordered a small drink. She smiled and said, "That is the small."

Daily Skiff, Image, DailySkiff.com, staffers win press recognition

Published Apr 10, 2008

Image magazine and DailySkiff.com have been recognized as best publications by both the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) and the Society of Professional Journalists region that includes colleges in Texas and Oklahoma. As first-place regional SPJ winners, the magazine and Web site are up for national honors against the other regional winners, and the national winners will be announced in mid-May.

Tattoos can be beautiful way to permanently express faith

Published Apr 10, 2008

Christian body art is becoming more common as people are representing their faith through permanent ink. I think it's beautiful, but I'm a bit biased.


Tattoos have been around forever. Dating back to thousands of years before Christ, people preserved bodies being discovered with body art. People would mark their bodies in celebration of God, making their bodies a walking testimony for their faith. Is it wrong to be a witness and testimony of faith in God?

Increasing diversity good for admissions

Published Apr 10, 2008

Six years from now the number of high school graduates is expected to drop nationwide, but administrators say the decline will not affect TCU admissions.

Thankfully, this alarming national trend will mean nothing for Texas. And, Ray Brown, dean of admissions, believes the key to maintaining a healthy admissions rate is to reach the Hispanic population.



Good for TCU.

Employees injured in on-campus electrical accident

Published Apr 10, 2008

The attribution in this story was corrected at 2:30 p.m. April 10.



Two physical plant employees suffered minor injuries Wednesday morning in an electrical accident in the basement of Tandy Hall, a Fort Worth Fire Department spokesman said.


Lt. Kent Worley, a Fort Worth Fire Department spokesman, said one employee suffered a burn on his right arm, and the other employee hurt his knee when he jumped back.