Just like that, on the very day journalism legend Bob Schieffer came to the TCU campus to talk, he was replaced.But maybe even more alarming than the timing of the announcement of Schieffer's successor on the "CBS Evening News" was the person selected - Katie Couric.

Few would question Couric's substantial popularity; even those who don't find her work interesting have to admit that she has a substantial following. But the debate here is not over whether CBS chose a journalist with appropriate notoriety, but whether they even chose a hard-news journalist at all.

The No. 29 men's tennis team gets right into the swing of things when they open conference play against New Mexico tonight.The teams come into their match-up from different paths. The Lobos (9-4) have won four matches in a row, while the Horned Frogs (9-8) are coming off a close 4-3 loss to SMU.

Senior Jacopo Tezza said these are the matches that matter the most.

"We've had some tough losses lately," Tezza said. "The effort has always been good. We're ready to compete in conference."

The first Gary Patterson 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday at Amon Carter Stadium in an effort to help the children of the community and introduce them to TCU, said the secretary treasurer of the Gary Patterson Foundation.Kelsey Patterson, wife of head football coach Gary Patterson and secretary treasurer of the foundation, said the Gary Patterson Foundation was founded in 2005 benefiting children's organizations that include life skills programs, health and family services, and educational programs.

Praise Fest 2006, "Boasting in Christ," will be held Saturday to promote unity among different denominations and to support the Invisible Children campaign, its coordinator said.Feleceia Benton, a senior...

Although alcoholic beverages will not be served, the student body will get a free taste of "Everclear" as Texas-country singer Roger Creager performs after the baseball game Sunday against Air Force.Creager, who is known for his laid-back music, puts a distinctive twist on traditional country as demonstrated in some of his most popular songs such as "The Everclear Song," "I Got the Guns" and "Love."

The Student Center is about to have a new addition - a big-screen, high-definition television for the Student Center Lounge. Its cost: $5,700, approximately a quarter of a tuition scholarship.Wednesday's Skiff reported that the Permanent Improvements Committee is purchasing the TV; the House of Student Representatives voted to give the committee the funds, with a 20-16 vote. It believes that the TV will benefit students.

Hurricane Katrina displaced 1.5 million people, leaving them homeless and wondering where to go.But when two seniors heard about one family affected by the immense tragedy, they set out to put a human face on the disaster through a documentary film.

"Your whole life is taken from you in one day, how do you cope with that?" senior radio-TV-film major Jeff Keith said. "I think that is what I'm trying to do with this documentary - show the process of rebuilding a life."

A new role and a new audience face NBC's "Today" anchor Katie Couric.Couric announced Wednesday that she would step down as the 15-year anchor of "Today" to join the "CBS Evening News," which is currently anchored by Bob Schieffer, who was the moderator of "The Changing Communications Landscape" symposium Wednesday evening in the Student Center Ballroom.

Couric's fate in her new capacity will be determined by viewer reaction.

"CBS Evening News" draws an audience of 7.5 million, where "Today" brings about 6 million.

"Return To The Sea," the debut disc by Montreal-based collective Islands, starts out on an ambitious note.At nine-plus minutes, "Swan (Life After Death)" is a risky choice for a disc-opener. With its heavy...