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Students vow to clear sidewalks for their peers

Students vow to clear sidewalks for their peers

Published Apr 3, 2009

Students walking to class flood the sidewalks until the crowd is parted by a golf cart or a micro truck, causing them to either move to the grass or stop in their tracks. One group of political science students say they are determined to give the sidewalks back to the students.

Senior political science major Patrick Thomas said off-road vehicles, like the utility trucks the Physical Plant uses, pose a danger to pedestrians so the group is raising awareness of the issue by pushing legislation through SGA.

Support local effort to help cure cancer

Support local effort to help cure cancer

Published Apr 3, 2009

In 2009 about 565,000 Americans are expected to die of cancer, or more than 1,500 people per day, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is the second most common disease causing death in the U.S., topped only by heart disease. A report from International Agency for Research on Cancer found that in 2007 approximately 12 million people worldwide died from cancer, which would amount to 20,000 deaths each day. Those are some staggering numbers.

Media should stop harassing celebrity moms

Published Apr 3, 2009

Babies, babies everywhere - and none are left alone from the public eye.

From the controversy surrounding Nadya Suleman's motherhood of her 14 children to the public scrutiny of Madonna's questionable adoption methods in Malawi - it seems that babies are often in the news. It is not that the public scrutinizes the children so much as it examines and sometimes vilifies the mothers.



It seems like every other magazine on the shelves has a picture of Angelina Jolie holding one of her three children, with Brad Pitt in the corner.

Advocates propose LGBTQ resources

Published Apr 3, 2009

TCU Allies, a group of faculty and staff in support of LGBTQ issues, is writing a document proposing improvements toward LGBTQ awareness and concerns on campus and will present it to the administration for review.

Jeremy Albers, associate chaplain, said the document will outline the current climate toward the LGBTQ community on campus and the possibilities of a future LGBTQ resource center for students with a full-time staff position.

Alumnus aims to help students with college admissions Web site

Published Apr 3, 2009

University Drive isn't just a street name anymore.

TCU alumnus Marc Istook co-created a Web site by the same name in order to offer prospective college students some guidance in choosing a university, as well as some helpful tips for settling into college life.



Istook said he and co-creator Shannon Meairs, a Pepperdine University graduate, have been working on the project for three years. The Web site was launched in early March, he said.

Students pitch idea of downtown shuttle to trustees

Published Apr 3, 2009

Students may soon be able to make a trip to downtown Fort Worth without worrying about driving and fighting for a parking spot, but when the option will be available is currently uncertain.Twelve student...

Fantasy Baseball: Closers can help push your team over the hump

Published Apr 3, 2009

This is the longest week ever.Longer than the week before Christmas, your birthday or Easter if you have been good this Lent.It's the final few days before the beginning of Major League Baseball's regular...

Local United Way chapter finds allies in Neeley Fellows

Published Apr 3, 2009

Business students in the Neeley Fellows are extending their hand to United Way in an effort to encourage the campus to get involved in the community.

This week, the group hosted Live United Week, a week-long series of events supporting the nonprofit, to tie in with United Way's current campaign, said Emily Taylor, a junior accounting major.



The Live United campaign urges people to reach out to their community by donating and advocating for causes they care about.

Community improvement a joint effort

Published Apr 3, 2009

A group of political science students has taken on an active role in addressing student concerns about off-road vehicles obstructing pedestrian traffic on campus sidewalks during passing periods. It is refreshing to see students working first hand to improve the university community.

However, now that the student body has representatives working on its behalf, the university and its administration must be willing to meet these students half way and strike a deal. This is the only way the university can call itself a community.

Q&A: Senior outfielder shares thoughts on season

Q&A: Senior outfielder shares thoughts on season

Published Apr 3, 2009

Senior outfielder Chris Ellington immediately made his mark in Horned Frog baseball when he joined the team last season, starting 45 out of the 55 games he played in. He was named second-team all-conference when he led the team in slugging percentage, .579, and on-base percentage, .380. This season, he ranks second on the team and 17th in the Mountain West Conference in batting average at .354, and ranks first on the team with 20 RBIs. After Wednesday night's 2-1 victory over UT-Arlington, Ellington reflected on the season so far.

Officials deny problems with advising

Published Apr 2, 2009

Junior music and Spanish major Janie Bergamasco said she has had a few problems with advising at the university.

Recently she wanted to change to a double major, but when she asked for advice, she kept being referred to different people, she said.



"It took a semester to finally happen when all I needed them to do was click a button that says I now have a double major," Bergamasco said. "I think there needs to be more general advisers to help people keep up with graduation."

University should address advising concerns

Published Apr 2, 2009

Graduating on time is a concern for most college students, and receiving proper advising is one of the best ways for students to ensure that they do.However, about one in every 10 students reported being...