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Nothing but love for former men’s head tennis coach

Published Aug 25, 2006

The unexpected resignation of the TCU men's head tennis coach in July has been difficult for the team, but players said they are adjusting well.The National Collegiate Athletic Association said former head tennis coach Joey Riv‚ was in violation of regulation rules regarding recruiting athletes. According to NCAA guidelines, coaches are only permitted to make one call per week to a prospective athlete for recruiting purposes. Riv‚ made more phone calls than allowed, but Daniel Morrison, the director of athletics, would not comment on how many calls were made.

Counterpoint: Gay leadership not acceptable

Published Aug 25, 2006

Am I the only one that doesn't think this issue should be quite this complicated?Recent debates about whether to accept homosexuality in ministry positions in several denominations have not only generated a hot topic of discussion, but have also resulted in a surprisingly wide variety of responses from church leadership, something that, to me, doesn't quite make sense.

According to the New International Version Bible, it clearly, in more than one place reads that homosexuality is a sin.

Organic food label needs clarity

Published Aug 25, 2006

Some food for thought: things are not always as they appear.Our food is rife with pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics and many other bioengineered chemicals to make it bigger and easier to mass-produce.

As a solution, some people are trying alternatives such as organic foods. But with certain food labels, how organic is organic?

Consumers should be wary of misleading food labels and take caution because added chemicals are dangerous.

Soccer: Frogs drop first game of season to Owls

Published Aug 25, 2006

The TCU soccer team was held scoreless in its season opener Friday night, a 1-0 loss to the Rice Owls, at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium.Head coach Dan Abdalla said the team, which includes eight freshman as well as six seniors, played tentatively the entire match and didn't take advantage of its scoring chances.

"For a young group as we have, they've got to recognize that you can't just sit back," Abdalla said. "And the older players need to do a better job at giving them instruction and helping them out and being active and involved themselves."

Officer updates ROTC on war efforts

Officer updates ROTC on war efforts

Published Aug 25, 2006

An army major general said he hoped to instill knowledge of international affairs to future leaders when he addressed about 120 TCU Army and Air Force ROTC students yesterday in Moudy North.TCU Army ROTC cadets were recognized for academic achievement by Army Maj. Gen. Gerald Minetti, director of Coalition Coordination at U.S. Central Command, after speaking to students.

"I gave (the students) an update on the U.S. Central Command and central parts of the global war on terror," Minetti said.

Point: Drinking age should stay 21; students need time to mature

Published Aug 24, 2006

In my four-plus years of college, I have heard a number of people make the argument that the legal drinking age should be lowered to 18. Their arguments generally go something like, "If 18 is the legal age to go to war for your country and to vote for your elected leaders, then why shouldn't you be able to drink a beer if you want to? I mean, after all, you are technically an adult at 18, so why shouldn't you be entitled to all of the same privileges and freedoms as a 21-year-old?" While these may be valid arguments, I think there is more to consider when it comes to the topic of alcohol.

Skiff article lacks professionalism, professor says

Published Aug 24, 2006

The article, "University work practices unethical, scientist says" (8/23) is an example of unethical journalism. This is the most serious sort of professional accusation, yet it was reported without any information about the credentials of the accuser. I don't know the facts of the case, and I will not make a prima facie judgment about who is in the right. I do know, however, how to check on the credentials of the TCU faculty teaching in an accredited program.

Interior design students attend selective training

Published Aug 24, 2006

A junior interior design major said she holds the TCU lighting program in even higher regard after being able to hold her own among graduate students at a boot camp sponsored by General Electric.Ericka Bailey, a junior interior design major, is earning a minor in lighting, a degree offered by the department of design, merchandising and textiles. Bailey was among a group of students chosen to represent TCU at GE's Student Boot Camp Lighting Conference this summer, where TCU's Center for Lighting Education was the only undergraduate program invited to attend.

It's all Greek to me

It’s all Greek to me

Published Aug 24, 2006

More than 500 women participated in sorority recruitment on campus last week, mingling with potential "sisters" and getting a glimpse of the Greek life. But days of entertainment means weeks of preparation, Greek officers said.

Clare Edwards, Panhellenic Council president, said along with the co-directors of Rho Gamma and the Panhellenic recruitment team, she spent more than 35 hours training Rho Gammas - recruitment guides - how to lead potential members and help the women choose a sorority.

URC should tighten rules

Published Aug 24, 2006

A University Recreation Center employee's uncertainties about a member's ankle monitor and suspicious behavior led to the arrest of a 35-year-old accused pedophile on Aug. 8.Ruben Edwards Jr. violated...

Indoor sports facility planned, delayed by football practice

Published Aug 24, 2006

Construction of the TCU indoor practice facility is set to commence on Sept. 5. "The multipurpose indoor practice facility will be about 336 feet long tip to tail, and about 92 feet wide," said Ross Bailey, director of operations and sports medicine.

Due to conflicts with the football practice schedule, the construction will not begin Sept. 1 as previously planned, Bailey said.

Lisa Albert, assistant director of communications, said the construction is part of a $100-million anonymous donation for campus construction.

Audiences ‘Accept’ new college movie

Published Aug 24, 2006

"Accepted" is the latest movie to portray college lifestyle on the big screen, like "National Lampoon's Van Wilder" and "Animal House," but there is one thing this movie does different than other movies of its kind.It has heart and a truly genuine message about not making judgments based on appearances and not accepting rejection.

As the movie begins, you see Bartleby "B" Gaines (Justin Long) using his wit and charm to get through high school. But while most kids are receiving their acceptance letters to prestigious schools, Gaines receives multiple rejection letters.