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Facebook takes high school popularity contest to new level

Published Sep 16, 2005

As if prom court, homecoming court and other popularity contests weren't enough, now high school students can add another to the list: Facebook.Until Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his plans to target high school students, Facebook had been a college-exclusive online directory and social networking product. Students at colleges around the United States enjoy the luxury of having at their fingertips a social connection to their friends and classmates.

Alumnus Mike Bloomberg makes a presentation Thursday to an entrepreneurship class in the design, merchandising and textiles department as CarabellaÌÄåâÌâå«s Cassie McBride listens. Bloomberg started his own company, An Exclusive Engagement, after graduating from TCU.

Alumnus gives men a hand with asking for hers

Published Sep 16, 2005

Will you marry me? The art of the proposal and these four simple words have been changing lives forever.

Mike Bloomberg, a TCU graduate with a master's degree in liberal arts, has taken this delicate ritual of love and turned it into a profitable business with many satisfied customers.

Bloomberg, who graduated in 1999, owns and runs his own business, An Exclusive Engagement. Bloomberg offers his services, creativity and connections to customers who are planning to pop the question.

Photos powerful tool in portraying West

Published Sep 16, 2005

The Amon Carter Museum's current exhibition, "In The American West: Photographs By Richard Avedon," offers a snapshot of American art both novices and aficionados alike can appreciate.Since its inception n 2002, Avedon worked with Amon Carter Museum Senior Curator of Photographs John Rohrbach until his death in 2004 to create and design this exhibit. The exhibit will open to coincide with, and commemorate, the 20th anniversary of the original acclaimed exhibition.

Exhibit celbrates life, dedication, photos

Published Sep 16, 2005

He photographed Christopher Reeve and a rather bare Charlize Theron, but Saturday, 78 portraits of cowboys, pioneers and even an oil-rig worker will be reintroduced to the Fort Worth audience.Almost one year after the death of world renowned photographer, Richard Avedon, the Amon Carter Museum brings home a portion of his original collection of portraits from "In the American West."

Walk-on receiver finds success early in year

Published Sep 15, 2005

Walk-on receiver Derek Moore has only two games under his belt this season, but it is hard to argue that he hasn't already had a successful season.Success probably came with one pass - the touchdown reception that first put TCU on the scoreboard against Oklahoma. Moore not only put his name on the forefront of the statistic charts, but he helped put the Horned Frogs in the national spotlight with their victory in Norman, Okla.

"I was just excited," Moore said about his big play against the Sooners. "I never thought my second (career) catch would be for a touchdown."

Barbara Herman, associate vice chancellor for student affairs (center), answers a question posed by an audience member at the town hall meeting Wednesday in the Brown-Lupton Student Center. The other panelists are Catherine Wehlburg, director of the Center for Teaching Excellence (left), and Andy Fort, chairman of the Faculty Senate.

Committee looks to boost university’s retention rates

Published Sep 15, 2005

One out of every six freshmen who start their college careers at TCU don't finish them here, leaving after their first or second semester for reasons ranging from not fitting in socially to not be challenged enough academically, TCU researchers said.To boost TCU's retention rate of 83.9 percent, Chancellor Victor Boschini created a task force to study the issue. The Retention Data Analysis Committee studied expectations students had of TCU when they enrolled versus the actual experiences they had.

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Frogs prepare to take on ‘offensive threat’

Published Sep 15, 2005

Head football coach Gary Patterson detailed the strengths and weaknesses of the Utah football team TCU will face Thursday."They play well on special teams, on offense and on defense," Patterson said at...

Grades gain weight: plus-sizes actually good

Grades gain weight: plus-sizes actually good

Published Sep 15, 2005

You are a number.You are your Social Security number. You are your credit score. You are your student ID number and your SAT score.

No number can truly define a person, but in a society obsessed with quantifying every possible facet of our lives, all that many will know about you is found in a mathematical snapshot.

This is a fact of life, so the best we can hope for is a formula that makes us a little more photogenic.

For this reason, the university is considering a plan to create a stratified GPA system based on plus and minus grades.

Sophomore premajor Austin Uebele questions the panel during WednesdayÌÄåâÌâå«s town hall meeting in the Brown-Lupton Student Center. Discussion topics ranged from the retention rate to racial diversity at TCU.

Campus involvement has impact

Published Sep 15, 2005

Improving TCU's retention rate was the topic of discussion at a Town Hall meeting Wednesday in the Brown-Lupton Student Center."The 83.9 percent retention rate last year is not where we need to be, but we're constantly improving," said Catherine Wehlburg, director of the Center for Teaching Excellence.

Approximately 25 students, staff and faculty members attended the meeting.

Independents feel ostracized

Published Sep 15, 2005

Members of Greek organizations should be more inclusive to rid stereotypeThis year, TCU ranked in the Top 10 schools nationwide for influential Greek scenes.

Indeed, TCU has a reputation, both within the university and outside of it, of having a big fraternity and sorority presence. However, that stereotype does not reflect a majority of the student body.

More than half our student body is not affiliated with the Greek system in any way. Those who are not in a fraternity or sorority can often feel alienated by those who are.

Before judging Greeks, know the system

Before judging Greeks, know the system

Published Sep 15, 2005

After reading a recent Skiff column about one freshman's experience at TCU thus far, I realized just how uninformed some are about Greek societies. I can see where it would be easy to simplify being a part of such an organization to "paying for your friends" if you were unaware of the good that Greeks do. However, I think that before voicing such strong opinions, one should further research the system before criticizing it.I can admit that I am not the most active participant in my Greek society, Kappa Alpha Theta.

Your View

Published Sep 15, 2005

I write to report despicable TCU fan behavior I witnessed at the TCU-SMU game last Saturday. My family and I sat near a large group of TCU students, male and female. A number appeared to be inebriated. Some were sporting Greek insignia. All appeared to be spoiled children of material privilege. We were seated near SMU students of like description. Throughout the game, there was trash talking between the two obnoxious student groups.