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Robert Carr Chapel wedding worth wait

Published Feb 10, 2009

Unofficial rule No. 76 for freshman girls at TCU: Book the Robert Carr Chapel now, even if you are not engaged. Finding the groom is the easy part.

The ongoing joke at freshman orientation depicts the mother of a TCU student booking the chapel even before her daughter is engaged. Some truth lies in this joke.



The booking office at the chapel fields 20 calls per day on average regarding booking for upcoming weddings, said Kristi Ingram, booking agent and wedding coordinator for the chapel.

Women’s tennis team defeats Auburn

Published Feb 10, 2009

The No. 21 women's tennis team pulled away late with a tight 4-3 win over Auburn University on Sunday at Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center.

With the win, the team's spring record now stands at 3-2. It was the team's second consecutive win over a top-25 opponent.



The highlight of the day was a match between TCU junior Nina Munch-Soegaard, the No. 12 player in the country, and Auburn junior Fani Chifchieva, the No. 6 player in the country.

New gossip site replaces JuicyCampus

Published Feb 10, 2009

With the recent closing of anonymous college gossip Web site JuicyCampus.com, a new forum for anonymous posting has taken root.CollegeACB.com, or the College Anonymous Confession Board, is now supporting...

Letter to the Editor: Fort Worth not looking out after its citizens

Published Feb 10, 2009

I am the treasurer of Fort Worth Citizens for Responsible Government and editor of our electronic newsletter. I would like to thank Katie for the article and the Daily Skiff for printing subject matter that is deadly accurate concerning what we citizens must deal with on a daily basis when we try to protect our families and property from an uncaring Fort Worth management staff, some council members, the mayor and their connections to the natural gas exploration/production industry.

Neeson captivates in thriller 'Taken'

Neeson captivates in thriller ‘Taken’

Published Feb 6, 2009

"Taken" stars Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, a former CIA operative who has just given up his job as a government agent to be close to his daughter Kim.Just as Kim (Maggie Grace) and her best friend Amanda...

Hutchison compelling rival for Perry in race for governor seat

Published Feb 6, 2009

With the recent election of President Barack Obama, it is evident that America is ready for a change. Next year's Texas gubernatorial election should prove to be no exception to the political revolution.

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, recently launched an exploratory committee to examine the possibility of her running for the state's highest office.



An article in Texas Monthly pointed out "Republicans who want change aren't going to look for it from a governor who will have been in office for more than nine years on primary day."

Coach: Long break helpful

Published Feb 6, 2009

Angie Ravaioli-Larkin is in her 15th season as head coach of the women's golf team. Success has come frequently for teams under her guidance, and she said she hopes that trend will continue as the team moves forward this spring.

"We set really high goals," Ravaioli-Larkin said. "We go in every tournament with the goal of winning. We really have the depth this year and the talent to really take it deep."



After a three-month break, the golf team gets rolling again with a tournament in Puerto Rico starting Sunday.

Review: 'Benjamin Button' dazzles with acting, effects

Review: ‘Benjamin Button’ dazzles with acting, effects

Published Feb 6, 2009

Based loosely on a premise by "The Great Gatsby" novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is faced with the unique task of making an audience believe that a man can age backward.

For a film with a potentially preposterous concept such as this, not once did I question the authenticity of the film. This feat is achieved not only through some amazing special effects and a solid script, but also thanks to the performances of leads Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett and a diverse supporting cast that includes Jason Flemyng and Taraji P. Henson.

Consumers should put an end to celebrity obsession

Published Feb 6, 2009

What crazy thing is Britney doing? Did you hear about John Travolta's son and his Scientology beliefs? Can you believe how fat Jessica Simpson has gotten? Can't she afford a personal trainer? Did you...

Women's soccer team to face Navarro College for offseason start

Women’s soccer team to face Navarro College for offseason start

Published Feb 6, 2009

After finishing the fall season with the best record in the program's history, the women's soccer team starts its spring offseason Sunday with a home match against Navarro College.

Head coach Dan Abdalla said he was pleased the team was able to see its hard work pay off with its 14-4-2 season, the best in program history, but also sees room for improvement and will use this season as a training opportunity.

Team begins tourney play

Published Feb 6, 2009

Hot off the heels of a fall campaign that yielded four top-four finishes and two tournament titles, the TCU men's golf team hit the greens again Wednesday at the University of Hawaii Hilo Intercollegiate Tournament. The tournament kicks off a promising spring regular season that will end in April at the Texas A&M Classic and postseason play at the Mountain West Conference Championships in Tucson, Ariz.

Paying for college teaches students skills and values

Published Feb 6, 2009

A recent study by UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute has shown that almost 50 percent of freshmen planned to work their way through college to pay for expenses.

Working undoubtedly adds more commitments to a schedule already filled with classes and exams, but it's a sign of maturity.



Handling finances and taking responsibility is a rite of passage that prepares students for the world awaiting them after graduation.