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Distinguished flute instructor dies of cancer

Distinguished flute instructor dies of cancer

Published Oct 22, 2009

Students remember Karen Adrian as someone who would always make them believe in themselves even when they were on the verge of calling it quits.

Adrian, a flute instructor at the School of Music, died of cancer Saturday at the age of 65.



Adrian taught flute at the university, where she regularly performed recitals. Colleagues remember Adrian's spirit and love for music and her students.

Withholding crime details unwise by university

Published Oct 22, 2009

The university's decision to remove important details from a Fort Worth Police flier in a campuswide e-mail regarding last week's sexual assault should be condemned.The flier, which police released Monday,...

Firm parenting key to solving child obesity

Firm parenting key to solving child obesity

Published Oct 22, 2009

Today's society is not as physically active as it once was because of the rise of sedentary activities and concerns about children's safety. One of the issues that has emerged out of this society is whether or not morbidly obese children should be removed from their parents' custody. Some medical and government officials believe that by removing these children their weight issue can be fixed in a timelier and more effective way. However, the parents are not the only ones responsible for the problem; taking children away would only make the problem worse.

Fair Trade coffee is a full cup of fairness

Fair Trade coffee is a full cup of fairness

Published Oct 22, 2009

Who couldn't resist the soothing intonations of the folksy melody in Bob Dylan's classic "The Times They Are A-Changin'?" The harmonica riffs and easy-going style make it just too catchy to resist the...

Speaker: Students should always be networking

Published Oct 21, 2009

College students should strive to build their network throughout their college careers, a recent university graduate told students Tuesday night.

Abe Issa, president and CEO of Abe Issa Real Estate, spoke as a part of Neeley Week, a week-long event that included speakers and fundraisers. Different clubs within the Neeley School of Business organized the events.



Issa said networking is important and that he had benefitted from it since graduating in May 2005.



"Build your network," he said. "That's one piece of advice I give everybody."

Illiterate college students the result of disabilities

Published Oct 21, 2009

Athletes are often portrayed as academically inept. Television shows present viewers with the star quarterback who has astounding athletic skills and a 'C' average, which may actually be lower in reality. There are common speculations, such as student athletes don't attend their classes and teachers manipulate their grades throughout their athletic careers.

Recent developments have led some people to deem such stereotypes accurate.

Interfraternity Council to vote on additional rush day

Published Oct 21, 2009

Fraternities on campus might have an extra day to impress potential members during recruitment. On Thursday, the Interfraternity Council plans to vote on the addition of an extra day to the formal recruitment process, an IFC member said.

Grant Gossett, IFC vice president of recruitment, said IFC will add the extra day after the first day of recruitment when potential members visit all 10 chapters.



Gossett, a senior history major, said that this year IFC added an early signing option, which fraternities found very effective.

Patterson: Conference more important than busting BCS

Published Oct 21, 2009

Frog head coach Gary Patterson discussed the impact of this Saturday's BYU game, not as a chance to bust the BCS, but as just another step to win a conference championship in his weekly press conference Tuesday.

"It's still about winning all your conference games," Patterson said. "It's still about winning the conference. This ball game is more about conference than it is about BCS."

National writing month brings pages of opportunity

National writing month brings pages of opportunity

Published Oct 21, 2009

Most people have aspirations. There are those who dream of fame earned in front of a camera or from a pulpit or behind the luxurious desk of an executive. Then there are those who strive for a different...

Online food ordering could make for a smart move

Published Oct 21, 2009

With the possibility that a new program known as Webfood might allow students to order food from the comfort of their own rooms, Dining Services is finally stepping into the 21st century. The program, which would allow students to place orders at eateries like Sub Connection and 1873 as well as receive text message updates on the status of their order, addresses a common complaint among university students - that Dining Services doesn't cater to busy schedules.

Death penalty should be used efficiently or not at all

Published Oct 21, 2009

The most important reason for the death penalty to be in place is to deter and prevent murderous crimes from happening. However, most states are not utilizing this option, and the inmates on death row...

Del Conte to be named new athletics director

Published Oct 21, 2009

Former Rice athletic director Christopher Del Conte will be the new athletics director for TCU, the chancellor's office confirmed this afternoon.A press conference announcing the appointment of the new...