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Former student who alleged rape sues university

Published Oct 15, 2008

A former student who accused three former student athletes of sexual assault in 2006 has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the university, alleging that various administrators attempted to cover up the reported assault.

The plaintiff, identified only by the initials K.S., said a university official "urged her not to report the drugging and gang-rape," according to the petition filed Friday in a Tarrant County district court.

Students push for voter turnout three weeks before election

Published Oct 15, 2008

With only 20 days left before the presidential election, campus political groups are pushing to increase voter turnout through rallies, fundraising events and debate-watching parties. Representatives from both groups say they are looking to increase their presence on campus and to boost awareness of relevant political issues.

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The 2008 Democratic National Convention wasn't TCU Democrats President Elizabeth Slagle's first convention, but it was the one that moved her to action.

Get rowdy for BYU game

Published Oct 14, 2008

This Thursday's game against No. 8 BYU is this year's "Pink Out" game, which gives TCU and the Susan G. Komen Foundation an opportunity to raise money for breast cancer patients.While this game is immensely...

University not impacted by climbing construction material costs

Published Oct 14, 2008

  The cost of campus construction projects have managed to remain stable despite a national increase in the cost of construction materials, a university official said. Harold Leeman, associate director...

Attempts to ban saggy pants unrealistic

Published Oct 14, 2008

The latest fashion trend in communities seems to be banning saggy pants.

The Fort Worth City Council, along with a handful of other city councils, is looking for ways to get young people to pull their pants up.



Because actually banning saggy pants could be considered a violation of people's first amendment rights, city councils have been unsuccessful in creating city ordinances that ban saggy pants, according to a Dallas Morning News article.

Alumnus writes about life after college

Published Oct 14, 2008

TCU alumnus Carl Kozlowski thought he and writing partner Tim Joyce had finally found their big break.

"We were on WGN-AM radio in Chicago on a show that is one of the biggest book-related talk shows in the country," Kozlowski said.



The book critic who hosted the show had worked with Kozlowski at the Chicago Tribune and decided to devote all two hours of his program to Kozlowski and Joyce's book, "Life: the Final Frontier," which offers humorous advice on life after college.

Fedoras a great addition to all closets

Published Oct 14, 2008

If you're having a bad hair day, in need of a cover up for the purple dye that won't wash out of your hair from last week's game or just looking to put a little Humphrey Bogart in your life, the fedora hat is coming back in style.

Typically made of felt, with a curled brim that is creased down the length of the hat, a fedora will definitely put a little gangster back in your life (Roger Rabbit, anyone?).

Dining Services introduces changes to campus eateries

Dining Services introduces changes to campus eateries

Published Oct 14, 2008

Fans of the Food Network's Iron Chef America series will get a chance to live the experience at Market Square later this month.


The introduction of dinner shows is just one of the many changes implemented after fall break, said Rick Flores, general manager of dining services.


The Expeditions area will have a high-definition camera with speakers to showcase live dinner shows, such as Iron Chef at TCU, Flores said.

Team uses high-tech training

Team uses high-tech training

Published Oct 14, 2008

Passing through the doorway of room 258 in the Rickel Building was more like stepping into a Gatorade commercial than a classroom.

Members of the women's soccer team gathered around teammate Kaylie Garcia, a red-shirt freshman, as she jogged on a treadmill in late September with a clear hose running from her mouth and a U-shaped clip closing off her nostrils.



The girls shouted encouragement over Mix 102.9 blasting out of a boom box to Garcia's right as she battled through increasing inclines until she couldn't go any longer.

Brazil sustainability program to be implemented by 2010

Published Oct 14, 2008

Bonnie Melhart found the perfect place to start TCU's new study abroad option on a recent trip to Brazil."When I went there, it seemed so perfect we stopped looking," said Melhart, associate provost of...

Scholar opinions should be valued more than celebrities’

Published Oct 14, 2008

I saw a great little number on YouTube.com a few days ago by some influential celebrities attempting to use reverse psychology to get people to vote. The video was called "Don't Vote." It was effective.

I'm already a registered voter and although I believe my vote is merely a grain of sand, it's my piece of the beach. We can all agree if everyone thought cynically about his or her voice in the world, the system would collapse. So, thank you to all those positive people out there who acknowledge that although you don't really matter, it's important to let people know you exist.

Review: Faith Hill’s Christmas album brings no surprises

Published Oct 14, 2008

The Christmas season seems to start earlier each year. Just the other weekend, I saw Christmas decorations for sale already at my local Home Depot.

Even singers are getting an early start, if Faith Hill's "Joy to the World", which was released Sept. 30, is any indication.



It's surprising because Hill's holiday output before now has been limited to the song "Where Are You Christmas" from the film version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and a duet with Josh Groban on his own holiday album.