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Democratic front-runners should focus on economy

Published Jan 18, 2008

Financial giant Citigroup announced a $10 billion quarterly loss Tuesday, the worst in the company's history. The same day, Democratic rivals Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama each released statements effectively ending the days-long bitter feud between the candidates that had dominated election coverage.

Smoking ban receives mixed reviews

Smoking ban receives mixed reviews

Published Jan 18, 2008

While the air in Fort Worth restaurants is clearing up, many workers say they are not breathing any easier.


Because of the recently enacted smoking ban, smokers can't light up in public buildings. Since Jan. 1, smoking has been banned inside and within 20 feet of all restaurants and pool halls as well as some bars.


Bars that generate more than 70 percent of their sales from alcoholic beverages are not included in the ban. Establishments considered private clubs are also not included in the ban.

Proposed changes to business minor await approval

Published Jan 18, 2008

The Neeley School of Business is in the process of restructuring its general business minor, the dean of the business school said.


Students who declare a business minor after spring 2008 will be under the restructured minor if the business school faculty, Undergraduate Council and University Council approve the changes by the end of this semester, said Bill Moncrief, senior associate dean of the Neeley School of Business.

Backyard baseball loses playing field

Published Jan 18, 2008

For 3 1/2 years, Robert Carr Chapel's chimes could have played "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," at 3 o'clock every Friday.


The recent construction on Clark Hall has a group of seniors surprised and upset by the loss of Clark Lawn, which has served as their Tennisball baseball field since the beginning of their freshman year.


"I was mad. I was ticked off," said Kirk Oliver, senior marketing major and former Clark residential assistant. "I've been playing for four years. We have a Web site and stat books. It's my last year and I won't get to play again."

Drive the lane

Drive the lane

Published Jan 18, 2008

Although the men's basketball team whipped up its own meatloaf dinner at Central Market on Wednesday night, it will leave that home cooking behind Saturday against Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colo.Head...

Campus keeps going green

Published Jan 18, 2008

In addition to the Spudware utensils in the cafeteria, there is another step the university is taking to become more environmentally-friendly.


Financial Services has adopted e-Z Bills, an electronic billing format for student accounts. This new billing will take affect in February. Starting in June, bills in the mail will be a thing of the past.

Processed, cloned animal products could improve health

Published Jan 18, 2008

It could quite possibly be that alternatives such as orangutan pee are remedies to more than insect bites. They could be the remedies to our nation's health care crisis.


Not making much sense? Let me explain.


The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it would allow food from cloned animals (particularly cattle, swine and goats) to be processed for sale. Food from cloned animals is deemed "as safe to eat as food from conventionally bred animals," according to the FDA Web site.

Eligible high school students guaranteed admission to nursing school

Published Jan 18, 2008

Next fall, qualified Arlington ISD high school students will be guaranteed admission into TCU and the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the assistant director of communications said.


Shawn Kornegay, assistant director of communications, said AISD approached Harris College a year and a half ago about the partnership and soon after they started working on the program.

Lady Frogs dominate The Pit

Published Jan 18, 2008

With the men's basketball team getting a close win against a conference opponent at home, the Lady Frogs found themselves in the same position on the road.

The team notched its first win in six trips to The Pit, New Mexico's home court, Tuesday night.



"It was a good victory," head coach Jeff Mittie said. "We've been in the Mountain West for what is now our third year, so we've been there two previous times and hadn't played very well."

Online bills to replace paper statements

Published Jan 18, 2008

Financial Services is helping the university go green. Receiving student bills online through the university's new e-Z Bill service will completely replace printed bills in June, the university controller said.


Cheryl Wilson, university controller and associate vice chancellor for Financial Services, said e-Z Bill will grant parents additional access to their bills so they can get them earlier.

The game of TCU

The game of TCU

Published Jan 18, 2008

Options after college are neverending. From law school, to full-time jobs, to starting life from scratch, so many things can be done in the real world with a college education. Even though it can be expensive, at least reality was delayed four years while playing LIFE at TCU.

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Students compete in National Anthem Idol

Students compete in National Anthem Idol

Published Jan 17, 2008

Silence engulfed the buzzing at the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum before TCU played New Mexico.


As senior radio-TV-film major Lauren King took center stage and sang the national anthem Tuesday, her voice reverberated through the coliseum. King, one of the contestants for the National Anthem Idol contest organized by athletics marketing department, unveiled her vocal aptitude in front of more than 3,000 people.


"It was just another performance," said King, who has been singing the national anthem at volleyball and baseball games. "I liked it a lot."