If you have never heard of My Chemical Romance, it is probably because you are not a regular watcher of MTV's TRL.Following its huge 2004 smash album, "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge," MCR is back with its new record "The Black Parade."

As the title suggests, the record is full of heavy guitar-driven tunes complete with morose, dark lyrics.

The song titles speak for the album's overall lyrical meaning. With songs such as "Dead!," "I Don't Love You," "Cancer" and "Disenchanted," it's easy at first glance to understand what this album is all about.

What happens when a film is released in which viewers expect a major twist? It could result in a wholly predictable film that surprises no one, or it could result in "Saw III."The "Saw" trilogy came to...

Online networks such as Facebook and MySpace are becoming tools for companies to examine job applicants, said a member of University Career Services."It's becoming more common for both employers and employees to be using these programs," said Chuck Dunning, associate director of career development. "And more employers want to get involved in the networking of these sites."

With an online profile, there is a risk of your information being seen on a global scale, said Ann Reynolds, director of Career Services.

Despite an upcoming smoking ban in Benbrook, TCU remains smoker friendly, although the university has considered a smoking ban in the past, said the assistant dean of campus life for health promotions.A new city ordinance in Benbrook, effective today, forbids smokers in the southern Tarrant County suburb to light up within 25 feet of any building in town, except their homes.

While TCU has considered a smoking ban in the past, the university remains smoker friendly, said Laura Crawley, assistant dean of campus life for health promotions.

Chancellor Victor Boschini attended Tuesday's SGA meeting to answer questions on anything from on-campus housing requirements to campus construction.Brian Andrew, SGA treasurer, wanted to know if the on-campus housing requirement will be changed.

The chancellor said the on-campus housing requirement will be increased to two years.

"That is why we are building these new facilities," he said. "We always encourage students to live on campus."

Ignore everything you think a movie should be about, and you have the general concept of "Running With Scissors.""Scissors" is the adaptation of the bestselling memoir written by Augusten Burroughs and tells the story of a boy in his adolescent years.

While that doesn't seem like an interesting plot for a book or movie, the details of Burroughs' life make it far more fascinating.

While walking around campus, students should be able to breathe in and out assuredly without worrying about the health of their lungs. They shouldn't have to choke on smoke as they walk to and from class.Smoking is a choice some choose to make, but many do not. Most nonsmokers abstain from smoking for health reasons. Therefore, having to breathe smoke around campus may anger those who chose not to smoke.

It has been in just about every issue of the Skiff during the past week and has been covered several times in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The amount of coverage of the sexual assault case on campus has been a little overwhelming, and I'm surprised when I see something new in the paper every day. But this very thorough reporting is no reason to restrict the press if it feels the story is important.The recent gag order, as discussed in the Oct. 27 Star-Telegram and Skiff, was issued by District Judge Wayne Salvant at the request of attorney Gwinda Burns.

So you've lived on campus for a year. Congratulations. Are you ready for round two, or are you thinking that one-bedroom apartment sounds better?Let's weigh the pros and cons and make a decision before the housing deposit is due:



Top 10 reasons to live on campus:





1.) Being closer to your classes means more opportunities to sleep in.

2.) Travel time to class is 15 minutes tops, no matter where you live.

3.) Parking is an inconvenience you encounter only occasionally.

An assistant professor in the social work department was selected as a Hartford Faculty Scholar for her research on human development and forgiveness in the elderly. Harriet Cohen has taught in the social work department since fall 2005. Her research is administrated by the Gerontological Society of America, which addresses the needs of elderly people.

Cohen said her purpose is to understand the nature of forgiveness in the personal and cultural lives of the elderly, specifically in Holocaust survivors.

A TCU chef who passed away Friday will be remembered for her dedication to her job, coworkers said Monday.Stacey Meier, 41, worked at TCU for the past three years. She died at her home of a heart attack, said Rick Flores, TCU Dining Services manager.

Meier was one of the head chefs in The Main and worked at the Ultimate Baja and La Vicinta sections in The Main, Flores said.

"Meier was a strong worker on our staff," he said. "Her efforts and commitment to the university's food services will be missed."