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Not everyone can be in agreement, political correctness gone too far

Not everyone can be in agreement, political correctness gone too far

Published Sep 2, 2005

I was not born in Caucasia. I'm not a Caucasian.I am a white American and that is all I am. Political correctness has run amuck.

Granted, to get rid of all PC terms would be absolutely disastrous; we still must get rid of words that are racially offensive and words that are used in a derogatory manner.

There are so many places I could start this, but I think I will start with the recent ordeal with Indian, oops, Native American, mascots in college athletics.

Universities, colleges should take notice of American Indian rights

Universities, colleges should take notice of American Indian rights

Published Sep 2, 2005

I wonder why it is that the Fighting Irish never cause any uproar but the Redskins do.It's acceptable to be a Viking or a Trojan, but when dealing with mascots that represent a minority, people take offense to it.

Again, I wonder why that is.

Mascots personify pride in a team, but I find something disturbing about one group using a stereotype of another group to represent themselves in a positive light.

Maybe that's why American Indians take offense to sports teams that use the Redskins as a mascot.

Office space requires more time

Published Sep 2, 2005

Some faculty members are dissatisfied with their limited office space and the distance between their offices and classrooms, but university officials say they are taking steps to remedy the situation.Four AddRan departments have all of their faculty offices in Reed Hall, but there are only 11 classrooms in the building, associate professor of history Kathryne McDorman said.

"Our classes are scattered all over campus," she said.

Hold the line

Published Sep 2, 2005

Adrian Peterson and the Oklahoma Sooners offense are only a couple of the many tests the TCU defense will face this season in a schedule filled with unfamiliar opponents.The Horned Frogs will look to improve on its 99th ranking in total team defense from last season, and experience may be the key to improving that ranking since the TCU defense includes a majority of juniors and seniors.

Sportsmanship rules set

Published Sep 2, 2005

TCU students, faculty, staff and fans need to mind their manners in the Mountain West Conference.In compliance with the Mountain West Conference Sportsmanship Initiative, TCU is required to run an ad informing the TCU community of its expected behaviors at conference events.

"The Sportsmanship Initiative has always been a front-burning topic," said Javan Hedlund, assistant commissioner of communications for the MWC.

According to the MWC handbook, "All members of the conference are expected to exhibit ethical behavior at all NCAA and conference competition."

Healthy Gunn hopes to duplicate 2003 success

Published Sep 2, 2005

Senior quarterback Tye Gunn just might know how much one man can take."No one really knows what I've gone through," Gunn said, pointing at multiple scars.

Gunn, who has suffered through a separated shoulder, a torn ACL, a dislocated pinky and a torn groin muscle, has missed 17 starts over the past three years, but said he has worked hard in the offseason to prepare for his senior year.

"I've put on about 20 pounds to try and prevent the smaller injuries, try to bulk up a bit," Gunn said.

Frogs ready to bust the rust

Published Sep 2, 2005

The TCU cross country team will begin their season Friday at the Baylor Bear Relays in Waco. Head coach Patrick Cunniff said he is looking forward to the meet.

"It will be a good opportunity to bust the rust off after the summer," Cunniff said.

The cross country men and women will competete in two-person relays, with men running three kilometers each and women running two kilometers each.

Cunniff said the format of the meet will be beneficial as the opener for the team.

"The relay team format is less intense," Cunniff said.

Campus organizations step up to aid victims

Published Sep 2, 2005

TCU is beginning a three-stage system giving students opportunities to aid Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.Fernando Vasquez, director of community services, said Student Development Services and University Ministries began stage one Wednesday.

Stage one is aimed at raising money, and there will be staffed tables with donation cans in every residence hall, the bookstore and the recreation center, Vasquez said.

Frogs head to tournament looking for confidence, win

Frogs head to tournament looking for confidence, win

Published Sep 2, 2005

The volleyball team heads to Fairfax, Va., this weekend to play in its first tournament of the season, the Patriot Invitational, hosted by George Mason.As part of the weekend, TCU will face George Mason, Cal Poly, Seton Hall and Maryland-Baltimore.

"All the teams that we're playing are really competitive, really good teams, and we're really excited about that," head coach Prentice Lewis said.

The team is permitted to participate in four tournaments over the course of the preseason to help prepare for conference play.

Veteran offensive line looks to lead

Published Sep 2, 2005

Five leaders, one line.TCU assistant head football and offensive line coach Eddie Williamson said all five members of his starting offensive line lead in different ways.

Seniors left tackle Michael Toudouze and left guard Shane Sims lead by example, while the other three members of the line, seniors center Stephen Culp, right guard Ben Angeley and junior Herbert Taylor provide vocal leadership for the five Frogs in the trenches.

Young entrepreneurs start careers early

Young entrepreneurs start careers early

Published Sep 2, 2005

Some students at TCU work, but fewer students actually have people working for them.Justin Avery Anderson and Adam Blake are two business students who already run their own businesses.

Anderson, a freshman entrepreneurial management major, is the CEO and founder of a granola company, Anderson Trail.

Blake, a junior entrepreneurial management and finance major, runs a real estate business, B & B Acquisitions.

Bob Akin, a marketing instructor for the business school, said running a business "enhances schoolwork because it becomes the lab."

Athletic trainers sacrifice time, gain experience

Athletic trainers sacrifice time, gain experience

Published Sep 2, 2005

The athletic trainers at TCU give up Thanksgiving Break, Christmas at home, road trips with friends and eight consecutive hours of sleep.In return, they get out-of-state vacations, a sideline view and 29 "brothers and sisters."

"I have an experience I'm not sure most other college students get," said Aron Low, a senior athletic training major.

Low is one of 30 student trainers who will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training.

"It's a very good feeling to know I'm part of something good," Low said.