The third and final presidential debate is tonight, and it provides a special opportunity for Horned Frogs who watch.

Bob Schieffer, TCU alumnus and journalism school namesake, will be moderating.

TCU students, faculty and staff should be proud to see one of their own participate in one of the most, if not the most, important components of the election process.

But even if Schieffer were not participating, watching the debate still helps voters know the people whose name they will be touching on a screen or punching a box by on Nov. 4.

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.

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?).

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...

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.

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.

Dining Services is ushering in changes to the main campus dining areas in response to student requests, but other demands have gone unheeded.

Students can expect to see the return of old favorites in the form of a make-you-own-wok station in Market Square and a rolled sushi station in 1873. The recently installed frozen yogurt machine in Market Square has proved popular, prompting lines of students looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. In addition, new sandwich options have been added to the menu and more salad choices are in the works.

Sophomore quarterback Andy Dalton practiced Monday after he sat for the second straight game due to a knee injury, a 13-7 win at Colorado State.Monday's practice was not in full pads, but Dalton was participating...

The university admitted more students from its wait list this fall because of concern among students about being able to afford going to college, an admission official said.

Ray Brown, dean of admissions, said the university was short in its expected number of students deposited in April. By April 29, the university was about 140 deposits behind the previous year, Brown said. He said he believes the reason for this was concern about the economy.

The university admitted about 300 students from the wait list, about 200 of which enrolled, Brown said.