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Student shows musical talent

Published Feb 8, 2008

The debut of a new album is the first of what one TCU student hopes will elevate him to the next level of rock star status.


Sophomore business major Tim Halperin displayed his talents at a CD debut party put on by the Programming Council on Wednesday night in the Brown-Lupton Student Center.


The album, "You Are The Moon," is Halperin's first CD, equipped with five tracks, which were featured on XM radio last week.

Democrats face tough choice between the credibility and likability of candidates

Published Feb 8, 2008

Following the results of Super Tuesday, one thing was clear: The front-runner for the Democratic nomination is anything but clear.


Democratic primaries and caucuses in 24 states across the country attracted voters who said the nation's economy is at the top of their minds, followed by the war in Iraq, according to a CNN exit poll. While this news is probably no surprise to Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, it does raise questions about which candidate is best equipped for the White House.

Women should speak honestly

Published Feb 8, 2008

Heather Mayer is a feature writer for College News, a Web site just for college students and what matters to them. Last Friday, she wrote an incredibly interesting article titled, "Girl Translator - What Girls Really Mean," that I encourage every girl to read for pure comic relief from their stressful lives and every guy to read for the truth.


Mayer breaks the article up into responses from single girls, girls with excuses and girls in relationships.

Tornado brings appreciation of safety

Published Feb 8, 2008

It was about an hour wait. They were sitting in a room with no windows waiting for it to be over.


A tornado warning was in effect. After being cramped in a room waiting anxiously, the rumbling occurred.


Things seem so important. New items hit the market everyday, the new 32 gigabyte touch iPod, the new Hobo purse or that new dress from Nordstrom. But it isn't until everything is gone that you learn to appreciate things.

Horned Frogs hope to end five-game losing streak against SDSU

Horned Frogs hope to end five-game losing streak against SDSU

Published Feb 8, 2008

With a losing streak at four games and counting, the men's basketball team is facing a must-win game at home Saturday against the San Diego State Aztecs, the head coach said.

On eve of signing day, tornado hits recruit's town

On eve of signing day, tornado hits recruit’s town

Published Feb 8, 2008

In the town of Savannah, Tenn., the concept of disaster is not typically a conversation topic. Trouble may come in the form of a few guys looking for mischief down by the shores of Pickwick Lake or after some hard loss in a Friday night rivalry at the football stadium.


Disaster struck Savannah on Tuesday night during one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in Tennessee history.

Lady Frogs to face the Aztecs

Published Feb 8, 2008

The Lady Frogs will try to stretch its winning streak to four games this Saturday at San Diego State University.Head coach Jeff Mittie said even though the Frogs beat the Aztecs handily in the team's first...

Proposed policy may hurry tenure appeal process

Published Feb 8, 2008

A proposed policy may give faculty members a faster, more objective appeal process when denied tenure.


The Tenure, Promotion and Grievance Committee presented a revised draft of the Faculty Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Appeal Policy on Thursday at the first Faculty Senate meeting of the semester.


The new appeal policy would provide a neutral third party to ensure that all parties abide by the procedures outlined in the appeal policy.

Home is where the heart is for international grads

Home is where the heart is for international grads

Published Feb 8, 2008

They crossed their borders for an educational purpose. They landed at TCU, making the campus their academic abode and home away from home. They took off on a journey to live their dreams.


International alumni are on a quest to forge a professional identity inside and outside the "land of the free."


Peruvian native Jose Velasquez Castro began his journey when he crossed the international border to gain new experiences.

Sexual assault charge dropped against former student-athlete

Sexual assault charge dropped against former student-athlete

Published Feb 8, 2008

Read past coverage of the case from the Skiff archives The Tarrant County district attorney's office dropped a former football player's sexual assault charge Friday, according to Tarrant County court records.

Everybody’s working for the weekend

Published Feb 8, 2008

Friday Pop's Safari Room: 2929 Morton St. For everyone out there who like to kick back, have a nice cigar and chill out in a country club atmosphere, this place is for you. Pop's Safari is the type of place where after you finish your pan-seared salmon in the bistro, have a couple of beers and listen to the live music, you will forget you have been there for hours. Don't forget to stay for the chocolate cobbler dessert, which would go nicely with the selection of cigars from the humidor. This local hangout is for 18 and older. Saturday The White Elephant Saloon: 106 E. Exchange Ave.