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The heat is on – or off

Published Oct 14, 2005

Those on a tight budget will not be feeling the heat this winter.Energy costs have been increasing for some time now, but the recent hurricane double shot could cause an additional 33 percent to 50 percent jump in fuel costs this winter.

Price increases are related directly to demand. If everyone uses more heating fuel, the price skyrockets.

While this winter is expected to be warmer than average, many people will not be able to afford another price hike.

Online Exclusive! - How it all began: Homecoming through the years

Online Exclusive! – How it all began: Homecoming through the years

Published Oct 14, 2005

First came poodle skirts and sock-hops. Now it's tailgates and skydiving, and all are part of TCU's Homecoming evolution, 50 years in the making.Regardless of the era, alumni and students say Homecoming, a long-standing tradition at TCU, brings the community together.

"Homecoming is a way to renew old friendships and bring out good memories," said Mary Ruth Jones, Sherley Hall office assistant and 1958 graduate from TCU.

Jones said that although nearly 50 years have passed since she attended TCU, many of the traditions still carry on.

Bar Exam

Published Oct 14, 2005

Becky Munson has no desire to drink.She has friends who do it, and she knows fully where to get it, but it doesn't interest her in the least.

"I don't think I need to have alcohol to have fun," said Munson, a freshman ballet and kinesiology major. "And I have too much stuff to do to get wasted. The aftereffects are not somthing I'm crazy about."

Her lack of interest in drinking was echoed by two other freshmen who were seated with her at The Main.

Greeks raise funds for memorial gift

Greeks raise funds for memorial gift

Published Oct 14, 2005

When TCU alumna Sue Cox heard she had a chance to memorialize her sorority, she took advantage of the opportunity.Cox is leading Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae in raising funds for the Circle of Excellence, a gift being given by Greek students and alumni to the university in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Greek system at TCU.

"I hadn't had a chance to do anything with my sorority, and this was a good opportunity," Cox said.

Online Exclusive! – TCU takes on Army

Published Oct 14, 2005

The Horned Frogs looked sluggish at times against a winless Army team Saturday night, but they put together a solid second half to beat the Black Knights 38-17 at Amon G. Carter Stadium.Despite the 21-point margin of victory, the Frogs had to sweat out the win. The Black Knights brought the game within one score in the fourth quarter before bowing to TCU.

"I don't think we particularly played well in any of the three categories -- offense, defense or special teams - but it's a (win)." head coach Gary Patterson said after the game.

Your View

Published Oct 14, 2005

The TCU bulletin for undergraduate studies can be some interesting reading, especially the part where it says that, "All undergraduates will have some courses in AddRan College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Science and Engineering, for a broad, liberal arts-based educational background in the humanities, natural and social sciences."Therefore, in coming to TCU, I was looking forward to studying many varied subjects, including Latin.

Frogs to race top-ranked teams

Published Oct 14, 2005

The Flyin' Frogs will send six men and seven women cross country team members to Terre Haute, Ind., to compete Saturday in the Pre-National Invitational.Although the meet is not a national qualifier, 30 of the top 35 teams in the country will attend, and the event will still require strong performances from the team, cross country coach Patrick Cunniff said.

Cunniff also said he hopes TCU's running squads will eventually develop into nationally recognized programs.

Campus needs intelligent humor of The Sniff back

Campus needs intelligent humor of The Sniff back

Published Oct 14, 2005

Since April 20, 2004, an important part of TCU has been missing: The Sniff.The Sniff was an irreverent, satirical, newspaper-style publication that students enjoyed several times a semester from spring...

Campus alienates 'micro-minorities'

Campus alienates ‘micro-minorities’

Published Oct 14, 2005

Erica Parker expressed it best when she said, "Don't talk about it - be about it," in the NAACP diversity topic forum Sept. 29. The forum called for finding strategies for bringing more diversity to campus, getting diverse voices heard and, most importantly, having those diverse voices comfortably enjoy their college experience at TCU. Although I couldn't agree more with Parker's statement, right now I can't help but represent a group on campus whose voices are being somewhat stifled and, as a result, under heard.

Question this: Who is it that's complaining about diversity?

Abdalla: Playing hard is key

Published Oct 14, 2005

The Frogs will play their final two home games of the 2005 season when they host Nevada-Las Vegas and San Diego State this weekend at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium.Head coach Dan Abdalla said he wants to treat the game against UNLV like any other game, even though he served as the Rebels head coach from 2000-2004.

"It's just going to be another game," Abdalla said. "They're going to play hard, we're going to play hard and it's just going to come down to which team will be able to execute."

Good attitude key for Frog nose guard

Good attitude key for Frog nose guard

Published Oct 13, 2005

When asked to describe himself, senior Zarnell Fitch sums it up in one word: dedicated."So much has happened in my life," said Fitch, a nose guard on TCU's defensive team. "Coming from a small town like Spencer, (Okla.), you had to be dedicated just to get out of there."

Fitch, his two sisters and younger brother were raised by their single mother in Oklahoma. At a young age, they all made a promise to each other that they would take the burden of paying for college off their mother.

Police: Cameras keep campus safe

Published Oct 13, 2005

Smile, you are on campus camera.Security cameras, which use digital video recording, record 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but don't worry. TCU Police say they are not watching the community's every move.

TCU Police Chief Steve McGee said 65 security cameras on campus have proved to be beneficial in preventing and solving crimes and keeping the campus safe.

McGee said the cameras are sporadically monitored throughout the day for student safety. He said the cameras are intended to be an additional tool available to the officers.