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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.

Horned Frogs in the NFL

Published Nov 22, 2010

Name: LaDainian Tomlinson Position: Running back Years Played at TCU: 1997-2000 Current Team: New York Jets Outcome of game: New York Jets 30, Houston Texans 27 Stats: 12 carries for 36 yards, seven receptions...

Sports weekend recap

Published Nov 22, 2010

Swimming & Diving

The TCU swimming & diving team earned its historic 400th win when the men's team beat Wyoming 168-132 Friday. It was also the 400th win for coach Richard Sybesma, who has been the only coach of the program in its history.

The men won six of the first eight events to win the meet overall, pushing Wyoming to 2-2 for the season. The women's team, however, fell to the Cowgirls, 190-104.

"Due Date" has mixed results

“Due Date” has mixed results

Published Nov 22, 2010

A lot of you could say you've been on a road trip, but I think considerably fewer would say they couldn't stand the people they were going with.

One of the main characters in the road trip in "Due Date" is an effeminate, bumbling fool with a bulldog. That would be Zach Galifianakis' character, Ethan Tremblay, who is basically a reprise of Alan from "The Hangover," an homage to a much better comedy.

Process of isolation often inspires great art

Published Nov 22, 2010

Dedication to the art of music is demonstrated to perfection in the form of indie folk band Bon Iver. Their album, titled "For Emma, Forever Ago," was based on inspiration found by lead singer Justin Vernon during a period in which he isolated himself in remote woods in Wisconsin.

The alleged purpose of this isolation was to recover from personal issues and agonies, including, but not limited to, breaking up with a girlfriend and a former band. Whether or not you enjoy their music, it is impossible not to admire dedication like that.

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.

Fan support shouldn’t be limited to football

Published Nov 18, 2010

Horned Frog fans have been criticized in the past for a lack of enthusiasm at our football games, but Amon G. Carter Stadium isn't the only sports complex on campus that sits less-than-full on game days.

Star-Telegram sports columnist Randy Galloway called us out before football season started this year and blatantly asserted that we don't have "big-time fan support." That sentiment often applies to other games, matches and meets that the Horned Frogs participate in.

Boise State’s numbers reveal its prowess over TCU

Published Nov 18, 2010

Last year, two undefeated teams dueled in the desert for bragging rights, rankings and a golden football trophy. The victorious team completed a college football record-tying 14-0 season and only said...

New student media leaders named

Published Nov 18, 2010

Next semester, TCU News Now and the Daily Skiff and Skiff Advertising will welcome back two former student media leaders and one new one.

Senior news-editorial and history double major Libby Davis said she is glad to return as editor-in-chief of the TCU Daily Skiff.

"I feel a lot more comfortable with it, especially the second time around," Davis said.

Davis has worked for the publication since her freshman year with stints as a photographer, opinion columnist, staff reporter, opinion editor, news editor and editor-in-chief.