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Handy ways to save on textbooks

Published Aug 28, 2009

At the TCU Bookstore you can find flip flops, face wash, chips, stationary, feather pens and more. You cannot, however, find cheap textbooks.It's not the bookstore's fault, though; Roman Coronado, the...

University not to disclose number of students showing flu symptoms

Published Aug 28, 2009

After a three-day increase in the number of students exhibiting flu symptoms, the university stopped disclosing the number of ill students Thursday.

Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, said students are still showing flu symptoms, but the university does not consider releasing the exact number of ill students to be "helpful information."



"I think when people focus on numbers they aren't really focusing on what is most important, and that is that students are getting treatment, they're getting well and the campus is returning to normal," Mills said.

Women’s volleyball snags win in season opener

Published Aug 28, 2009

The Horned Frogs topped the University of Arkansas Razorbacks 3-2 (26-24, 17-25, 26-24, 23-25, 15-12) in a nail-biting season opener Friday evening in the University Recreation Center.

The match came down to the final points, the lead constantly teetering between the teams each set.



Senior middle blocker Kourtney Edwards, who lead the team with 14 kills, acknowledged the inconsistent level of play, which kept the team from securing a solid lead.

Cash for Clunkers program falls short

Cash for Clunkers program falls short

Published Aug 28, 2009

For the past summer months, I have constantly been bombarded by advertisements for the government's Car Allowance Rebate System, more commonly known as Cash for Clunkers.Although the Cash for Clunkers...

Weapons at town halls are an irresponsible protest

Published Aug 28, 2009

President Barack Obama's proposed health-care reform speeches across the country also attracted the attention of gun protesters, the two most recent cases being in Phoenix and Portsmouth, N.H.

In the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, citizens have the right to bear arms. It makes sense when considering efforts to protect yourself, family and property. But when it comes to public gatherings and being within shooting range of the president, leave the assault rifle at home.

Veterans deserve free tuition and respect

Published Aug 28, 2009

The new GI Bill that allows veterans who have served on active duty for at least 36 months since Sept. 11 is a sorely needed piece of legislation.The bill, which went into effect Aug. 1, gives these veterans...

Minimum wage increase not good for young people

Published Aug 28, 2009

As famed economist Thomas Sowell once said, "The first law of economics is scarcity, and the first law of politics is to disregard the first law of economics."

This July, and for the second time in two years, the minimum wage in Texas was once again raised, this time to $7.25 an hour. While this may be seen as a triumph for unskilled workers, I and many economists see it as a tragedy for our already hurting economy.

Womens soccer downs Roadrunners, 1-0

Women’s soccer downs Roadrunners, 1-0

Published Aug 28, 2009

The soccer team secured another win under its belt after defeating the University of Texas at San Antonio 1-0 in the Friday night game.

At about seven minutes and 20 seconds into the game, midfielder Kaylie Garcia who wore the number two jersey was assisted by a throw in from the right side of the field just before she shot the ball into the lower left corner of UTSA's goal from the middle of the box.



In the first half of the game the Lady Frogs poured pressure onto the Roadrunners' defense and took 19 shots versus the UTSA's two by halftime.

Volleyball team opens season with NCAA tournament in mind

Published Aug 28, 2009

The women's volleyball team will open their season with four home games in 2009.

The Horned Frogs will play against the University of Arkansas on Friday, and against both Grambling State and Loyola Marymount on Saturday.



Junior outside hitter Irene Hester said that she is excited about the upcoming games, which will help the four incoming freshmen gain experience. The games will also help the team in reaching its goal of making it to the NCAA tournament. She said that the team has more heart this season and will strive every moment to accomplish its goal.

Swine flu outbreak handled well by administration

Published Aug 27, 2009

It's safe to say that it really is never easy to deal with viral outbreaks. And it is even more difficult if the outbreak is of the swine persuasion.Even though the cases of H1N1, commonly known as swine...

Former Frogs hit the field in NFL preseason

Former Frogs hit the field in NFL preseason

Published Aug 27, 2009

Former TCU safety and Dallas Cowboys 6th-round draft pick Stephen Hodge has yet to see the field in either of the Cowboys preseason games.

The safety turned linebacker underwent knee surgery this summer and was on the physically unable to play list for most of training camp.



Before the Cowboys game against the Oakland Raiders, Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said he was unaware Hodge had even been activated from the PUP list and said he knew he was not going to play Hodge in the game.



At training camp, Hodge declined to comment to The Skiff.

New chancellor position puts focus on university’s national presence

Published Aug 27, 2009

Two university administrators have new job titles on their nameplates as they return to work this semester.Larry Lauer's title will move from vice chancellor for Marketing and Communications to a newly...