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Health, fitness begin on an individual level

Published Nov 22, 2010

As a busy college student, getting to the gym on a regular basis can be difficult. Not only is time an issue, but the motivation to get up and exercise is often lacking. However new innovations for your...

BCS Bowl absence possible for TCU

Published Nov 22, 2010

After cutting its BCS ranking deficit in half for the second week in a row, Boise State will almost inevitably jump TCU in the BCS rankings after playing No. 19 Nevada (10-1) next week, with TCU facing...

Boschini ranks No. 30 on highest-paid private college leaders list

Boschini ranks No. 30 on highest-paid private college leaders list

Published Nov 22, 2010

Chancellor Victor Boschini's total compensation put him at No. 30 in a survey that listed 30 of the highest-paid private college leaders, released last Sunday by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Boschini's total compensation was $1,005,814, according to the survey.

Boschini said his position in the survey wasn't something he would think about.

"I'm just happy for any support anybody at TCU is willing to give me financially, emotionally or spiritually," he said.

University exposes students to different spiritual opportunities

University exposes students to different spiritual opportunities

Published Nov 22, 2010

Caroline Hamilton said that since coming to TCU, her spirituality has expanded and helped teach her new ways to connect with God while learning different ways of understanding what it means to be a person of faith.

Hamilton, a senior religion major, said she found it challenging at first to keep her religious traditions the same when coming to college, but now is back in her routine.

Fitness apps, games becoming prevalent in student fitness

Fitness apps, games becoming prevalent in student fitness

Published Nov 22, 2010

An upswing in smart phones, exercise games and fitness websites is helping students stay accountable with their fitness routines using the technologies they already employ on a daily basis.

According to the website whattheyplay.com, fitness-related games, including the Wii Fit and EA Sports Active, now account for one-sixth of all games sold, with the latest gaming invention, Xbox's Kinect, released this month.

Drunkorexia poses a serious problem

Published Nov 22, 2010

It's a Friday and you ask your friends to go grab a bite to eat before getting ready for the party that night. However your friend refuse. Why is this? Everyone knows you have to eat before drinking to prevent yourself from getting totally wasted and to avoid alcohol poisoning.

The same pattern repeats every weekend until you notice a trend: People are not eating the day they plan to go out to reduce the calorie intake and to help them get drunk faster, a new trend known as "drunkorexia."

New social networking site offers more intimate profiles

Published Nov 22, 2010

A social media site known as Path, also referred to as "The Personal Network," prides itself on being a more intimate networking site by limiting the number of friends a user can have to 50.

According to Path's website, it will be different from other social sites because it will allow users to be themselves and be as personal as they want to be with 50 of their closest friends and family members.

Investigation underway for abduction attempt

Published Nov 19, 2010

The Fort Worth and TCU Police Departments are investigating a reported abduction attempt early this morning two blocks south of campus, according to an e-mail from TCU Police.

At about 3:30 a.m., a female student was dropped off at her residence by friends and was trying to enter her car when the suspect grabbed her and attempted to abduct her, according to the e-mail. She was able to call for help and fight off the suspect.

Police investigating abduction attempt near campus

Published Nov 19, 2010

The Fort Worth and TCU Police Departments are investigating a reported abduction attempt early Friday morning two blocks south of campus, according to an e-mail from TCU Police.

At about 3:30 a.m., a female student was dropped off at her residence by friends and was trying to enter her car when the suspect grabbed her and attempted to abduct her.

Fort Worth Police Officer Sidney Keith said the suspect was waiting for the student when she arrived and that he directed sexual slurs toward the student.

Staff Assembly holding winter coat drive

Published Nov 18, 2010

As temperatures drop, the Staff Assembly Community Service Committee has asked students, faculty and staff to donate winter coats of all sizes for middle school students.

Coats can be dropped off at various locations on campus and will benefit students at Kirkpatrick Middle School in Fort Worth Independent School District. The drive will continue through the winter, but committee members said they hoped to receive the majority of the coats before Nov. 30. New and used coats will be accepted.

Womens basketball heading to San Antonio

Women’s basketball heading to San Antonio

Published Nov 18, 2010

After defeating SMU 87-73 in double overtime Wednesday night, the women's basketball team will travel to San Antonio to face the UTSA Roadrunners tonight for its first road contest of the season.

Head coach Jeff Mittie stressed that the upcoming opponent will definitely offer a test for the squad.

"[UTSA] is a team that is predicted to win their side of the division," he said. "They made an NCAA tournament run a couple years ago."

Study abroad restrictions to Cuba need lifted

Published Nov 18, 2010

On Monday, a Daily Skiff article reported that the university may consider signing a petition asking President Barack Obama to lift restrictions against study abroad programs to Cuba, provided the TCU Jazz Band's six-day trip to the island next month goes smoothly. The band will be one of the first college groups in decades to visit the communist country since the U.S. government heavily restricts travel to Cuba.