Student Government Association members are developing a revised plan to implement a campuswide safe-rides program after university officials rejected its initial idea because of liability reasons, said an SGA representative.SGA Treasurer Brian Andrew said that Student Development Services and Campus Life said a safe-rides program, which would provide transportation to students in an effort to curb drunken driving, is simply not feasible at TCU because students cannot be responsible for driving other students.

Departments at TCU are stuck between a rock and a hard place.Recently, the Schieffer School of Journalism wanted to raise requirements for its minors to have a 2.5 GPA because the 30 percent increase in journalism students has caused enrollment to exceed the number of classes and teachers available. Since the school was denied permission, it has resorted to suspending all minors.

And "resort" is the correct word usage here - the school would lose its accreditation if it increased class sizes of certain courses.

Since I joined Frogs for Fair Trade at the beginning of last semester, I have been asked the same question concerning my hats, stickers, T-shirts and temporary tattoos: "What is fair trade?"Fair Trade...

Wild parties, heavy drinking and irresponsible sex have long plagued college students' reputations, but some campus groups are working to change that.Organizations including Hyperfrogs, the Alcohol and Drug Education Center, Programming Council and the Women's Resource Center are presenting National Sexual Responsibility Week with events around campus.

Yvonne Giovanis, assistant director of the Alcohol and Drug Education Center, said the programs will educate students about safe sex and sexual health.

There are several legends swirling around about the history of St. Valentine and where exactly Valentine's Day originated. The Roman Catholic Church recognizes three saints named either Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself to a young girl with whom he fell in love during his imprisonment. It is alleged that he signed the letter, 'From your Valentine,' which is still used today.

I appreciate the letter Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Don Mills sent to students explaining the university's reasoning for yet another tuition increase. He clearly lays out the logic for why the university has chosen to do this and should be applauded for such transparency. However, I'd like to offer a rebuttal to his points, to explain students' frustration when it appears."Even with this eight percent increase, TCU's tuition will remain at approximately the national average for private universities," Mills wrote.

Freedom to Marry Week, a week designated to promote same-sex marriage and open dialogue about gay rights issues began Sunday. Sunday was Freedom to Marry Day, which became recognized in 1999 and was then...