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Turned Over

Turned Over

Published Oct 19, 2007

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International chef to cook on campus

Published Oct 19, 2007

A Peruvian chef will be on campus today to cook up South American dishes as part of Sodexho's 2007 Global Chef Program.Chef Juan Carlos Barzola, from TCU's meal provider Sodexho, will prepare unique dishes from Peru and other South American countries. He will conduct demonstrations of meal preparations that students can get involved in. Students will have an opportunity to interact with him and get a 'hands-on' cooking experience.

Legia Abato, marketing manager for TCU Dining Services, said Barzola was chosen from a group of global chefs.

Sobering Consequences

Sobering Consequences

Published Oct 19, 2007

A Louisiana lawyer witnessed the impact of drunken driving after seeing her Delta Gamma sister killed near the Louisiana State University campus. Jennifer Lindsey said she watched her sorority sister cross a street and get hit and dragged by an oncoming car driven by an intoxicated student. Lindsey said she remains forever affected.

Awareness and prevention of drunken driving remains an important area of concern for Lindsey, the lead vocalist for the Dallas-based band Random Circumstance, and she tries to convey this message through the music her band performs.

TABC follows buses to fraternity party, 15 receive citations

Published Oct 19, 2007

There were 15 citations issued Friday night at a fraternity party when a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission officer followed the buses to the event, a TABC officer said.TABC officer Tana Travis, who followed the buses to Phi Gamma Delta's Yellow T-Shirt Party on Oct. 12, said four of the citations were for misrepresentation of age and 11 were for minor in possession.

Fort Worth police officer C.A. Lewis said the citations are Class C misdemeanors and carry a fine of up to $500. Travis said nobody was arrested.

Injuries, disappointments influence fantasy teams

Published Oct 19, 2007

The unusual amount of injuries and surprising disappointments of this season has sparked some interesting trades that are making waves in the fantasy world.The faces in new places to watch are Michael Bennett in Tampa Bay, formerly of Kansas City and Chris Chambers in San Diego, formerly of Miami. One would think Chambers' value would skyrocket now that he has a legitimate quarterback and high-powered offense to fit into, but be wary. He won't see near the number of targets he did when he was the only option down in Florida.

Students interested in courses incorporating community service

Published Oct 19, 2007

About 80 percent of students surveyed said they would take an Academic Service-Learning integrated course again.The course would allow students to be involved in community service, according to a survey in spring 2007.

The survey was sent out to 69 students in four Service-Learning courses and had a response rate of 40.6 percent.

Rosangela Boyd, director of community involvement and service-learning, said the Academic Service-Learning program intends to give students an opportunity to get involved in community service while learning about their profession.

Volleyball: Team to face MWC bottom-dwellers

Published Oct 18, 2007

Editor's Note: The Daily Skiff was not allowed to interview the players for this story. The volleyball team is heading west this weekend to take on two conference opponents in the lower half of the Mountain West standings.

The Horned Frogs will play an Air Force team that is 0-8 in conference play Thursday at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The last time the Horned Frogs faced Air Force, the match ended in TCU's favor.

Men’s Tennis: Area opponents await squad in Austin

Published Oct 18, 2007

After a two-week break, the men's tennis team will head to Austin for a tournament featuring regional opponents.Head coach Dave Borelli and the team return to the court Saturday for the third tournament of the season at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association South Central Regional at the University of Texas' Penick-Allison Tennis Center.

Teams from across Texas and Louisiana will be at the tournament. Notable opponents include the hosting Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M, Baylor, SMU, UT-Arlington and Centenary.

Dining plan debacle continues

Published Oct 18, 2007

The dreaded dining plan, which could cost students up to $2,100 a semester, will be implemented next fall despite student opposition.Rick Flores, general manager of Dining Services, announced details of the new plan at the Student Government Association meeting Tuesday.

Myra Mills, a sophomore music education major, said she thought the price increase of the new meal plan was a bad idea.

"I really like the idea of more community dining, but the price was a big deal for me," Mills said.

Photographer to be honored at celebration

Published Oct 18, 2007

In recognition of Linda Kaye's dedication and constant presence at the university, the Horned Frogs are hosting a "Celebration of Life of Linda Kaye." In what Donna Biasatti, Coach Patterson's administrative assistant, called a "purple celebration under the tent," people who knew Kaye will get the opportunity to pay their respects Friday at 11 a.m.

Margaret Kelly, executive director of community projects at TCU, said Kaye did not want a funeral, but it just did not feel right to not have some sort of event in her honor.

To avoid on-campus violations, students can read handbook

Published Oct 18, 2007

The goal of the campus judicial system is to fairly assess behavior and to take corrective action accordingly, said the associate dean of students.The campus judicial system operates on the understanding that students know what they can and cannot do, said Glory Robinson, disciplinary officer and associate dean of students.

She said it is her job to process violations of the student code of conduct, and her goal is to form an assessment of how the violations should be treated by speaking to as many sources as possible.

Suspended sorority may become active in spring semester

Published Oct 18, 2007

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, which currently has two members, may be eligible to resume activity on campus in the spring of 2008, said Brittany Jarrell, vice president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.The chapter was placed on self-imposed suspension last semester after hazing allegations, said Gaius George, National Pan-Hellenic Council adviser.

The sorority's probation began in spring of 2007, said Jason Wallace, president of TCU's NPHC.