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Precipitation slowing but ice will remain

Precipitation slowing but ice will remain

Published Feb 9, 2011

An arctic front that moved through Fort Worth on Tuesday night brought temperatures down into the teens and an ice and snow accumulation on roadways and sidewalks.

Eric Martello, a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, said accumulation across most of the area was well under an inch. He said there was a possibility for a few snow flurries through midday but that much of the precipitation should be ending around late Wednesday morning.

Snow days not yet rescheduled

Published Feb 9, 2011

With Wednesday classes cancelled due to inclement weather, concerns have arisen about making up the lost school days. Chancellor Victor Boschini said the five snow days the university has had this semester...

TCU to host NRA sectionals and NCAA qualifier

Published Feb 9, 2011

The TCU women's rifle team will host the National Rifle Association Sectionals and NCAA Qualifier at the ROTC Building this Saturday in an all-day event.

TCU also hosted Air Force yesterday at home, defeating the Falcons for their 22nd-straight win, 4,660-4,641. Sophomore Sarah Scherer tied a school record with a 596 in air rifle and junior Mattie Brogdon set a personal-best with a 592 in air rifle.

Count ’em: five Frogs invited to 2011 NFL Combine

Published Feb 8, 2011

Five Frogs will have the opportunity to impress National Football League scouts and make the leap to the pros in 2011 (pending an NFL lockout). Quarterback Andy Dalton (6-3, 220 lbs) may be the most recognized...

Charging for online news is not student-friendly

Published Feb 8, 2011

As a college student, my No. 1 reason to purchase anything is price. The last thing any college student wants is unnecessary expenses.

News has always been something I have gotten for free. The Daily Skiff is accessible in almost any building on campus for free. Surrounding community papers and even national newspapers like, USA Today, are available in some buildings on campus for free. The easiest and most accessible form of gathering news is from sources online, and it is also free.

Michael Young addresses rumors

Published Feb 8, 2011

Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young released an official statement Monday night regarding the recent trade rumors surrounding him.

The 34-year-old is "sick" of the ongoing rumors and the constant back and forth attitude of the Rangers front office. He simply wants respect and he feels he will get it elsewhere.

Young has a valid point.

He has been shuffled around the infield like a journeyman utility player for the better part of eight years. He has moved from second base to shortstop to third base to DH and now, as early as tomorrow, out the door.

Lady Frogs travel to UNLV Wednesday

Lady Frogs travel to UNLV Wednesday

Published Feb 8, 2011

The TCU women's basketball team hit the road to compete against University of Nevada-Las Vegas Wednesday for a chance to sweep the season series. Tip-off is slated for 9 p.m. CT at UNLV's Cox Pavillion.

A win would better the Lady Frogs' odds of recapturing first place in the Mountain West Conference.

In its last outing, TCU (15-8, 7-2 MWC) defeated San Diego State University (8-13, 2-7 MWC) 63-52. Sophomore forward DeLisa Gross led all scorers with a career-high 20 points. She was also perfect from the field, making all seven baskets attempted.

University was well prepared with TCU Alert

Published Feb 8, 2011

The university implemented TCU Alert five months after the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007.

The mass notification services system, powered by 3N, was purchased following the recommendation of a committee formed by the chancellor to research communication services for emergency situations.

Thankfully, the university has not had to use the system for any emergencies like the Virginia Tech shooting. However, the recent server troubles have made us grateful for the administration's foresight.

'Democracy in Dakar' documentary to be shown on campus

‘Democracy in Dakar’ documentary to be shown on campus

Published Feb 8, 2011

An on-campus screening of the award-winning documentary "African Underground: Democracy in Dakar" will show the TCU community how closely connected hip-hop music and politics can be.

John Singleton, director of International Services and the KinoMonda World Cinema project, said "Democracy in Dakar" explores the role hip-hop culture and students played in bringing democracy to a Muslim socialist government and shows the nonviolent change of order. The film explores how the underground hip-hop movement was an integral part of the 2007 presidential election in Dakar, Senegal.

SGA passes bill to revise election process

Published Feb 8, 2011

A new bill was passed Tuesday night by the House of Student Representatives to revise the election fine assignment process of the Elections and Regulations Committee.

Lizzy Caudill, the Elections and Regulations Committee Chair and representative of the class of 2011, said the new system would set election violations and fine amounts before the campaign filing period began. Specific fine amounts of violations would be kept confidential with the Elections and Regulations Committee, she said.

Sid Rich evacuated due to natural gas odor

Published Feb 8, 2011

The Sid W. Richardson Building was briefly evacuated Tuesday morning because of the odor of natural gas moving throughout the building, a campus police officer said.

TCU Police Lt. Ramiro Abad said workers were refilling equipment with propane when some of the gas was sucked into the air and released in the building.

The equipment was being used for cleanup efforts after a pipe burst and flooded the basement Thursday, Abad said.

Evacuation of the building was a customary precaution, and students were never in immediate danger, Abad said.

Cost of college barely rivals benefits

Published Feb 8, 2011

Is college worth it? It depends. From a purely financial point of view, a college degree trumps a mere high school diploma without a doubt. In early 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the average...