Disgust, outrage, betrayal: The scandal centered on former Florida Representative Mark Foley has left a sour taste in the mouths of American citizens.The scandal began when concerns were raised about inappropriate contact Foley had with teenage pages through electronic messages.

Just when it seemed Americans' faith in Congress could not slip any lower, it has. Since the unfolding of the scandal, Congress' approval rating has plummeted to a meager 27 percent, according a New York Times poll released earlier this week.

Three Ms. TCU candidates said they have been barred from today's ballot because of Facebook groups created on their behalf.Seniors Jill Rutherford, Liz Hamner and Katie Williams all said they received e-mails from Natalie Boone, an assistant director in the Student Center, informing them of their disqualifications because of a rule prohibiting solicitation.

Rutherford and Williams said they were contacted Monday, and Hamner said she was contacted Tuesday. Boone confirmed Wednesday morning that the disqualifications were because of Facebook groups.

The Horned Frog volleyball team fell to 3-4 in conference play after two losses last weekend against two Top 20 Mountain West Conference opponents.The Frogs lost 3-2 against No. 19 BYU Friday night in Utah, 30-27, 23-30, 26-30, 30-27, 10-15.

Sophomore setter Nirelle Hampton had 53 assists in the match while senior defensive specialist Calli Corley had 26 digs. Junior outside hitter and middle blocker LeMeita Smith contributed 19 kills in the match.

The Frogs also lost Saturday, dropping three games to No. 16 ranked Utah by scores of 30-27, 30-17, 30-14.

I know what you're thinking."Didn't Beck just come out with a new album like, last year?"

The answer is yes, and following his 2005 hit album "Guero," Beck is back with yet another great album titled, "The Information."

For "The Information," Beck once again entered the studio with famed and sought after producer, Nigel Godrich.

Godrich is the man behind Beck's amazing "Sea Change" and "Mutations" albums, as well as Radiohead's masterpieces, "OK Computer" and "Kid A."

From the premise to the acting, "The Departed" grabs viewers and never lets go, holding their attention in the ultimate cat-and-mouse game until the grisly finale.Borrowing from the Japanese film "Infernal Affairs," "The Departed" is about two rival informants, one raised by the mob to infiltrate the Special Investigations Unit of the Massachusetts State Police Department, the other persuaded to enter the mob world.

Students' questions ranged from what a CNN medical correspondent's IQ is to how he spends his free time at Tuesday's question and answer session before the Fogelson Honors Forum.The forum featured CNN medical correspondent and pop culture icon Sanjay Gupta who answered various questions from students during Tuesday's question-and-answer session in the Kelly Alumni Center.

Gupta, who started medical school right out of high school, is now a 36-year-old practicing neurosurgeon in Atlanta hospitals in addition to his role with CNN.

TCU students and faculty members sampled Latin American delicacies while listening to a Latin jazz band Tuesday as part of an event that marked the end of Hispanic Heritage Month.Greg Trevino, director of Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services, said this event gave people a chance to integrate a little bit of Latin culture into their daily routine.

Trevino said the department has organized several events in the past to promote Hispanic Heritage Month; however, this was the first time the department had organized something that involved both food and music.

From Golden Grahams with Cocoa Krispies and marshmallows to grits with gummy bears, Java Flakes proves cereal is more than just a great way to start off the day.This quaint cafe in Denton is marked by...

Less than 48 hours after returning from Darfur, Sudan, Sanjay Gupta spoke to about 600 people at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Ed Landreth Hall Auditorium.Gupta talked about his experiences reporting and being a doctor...

The 24-hour change in weather from Monday's clear skies to yesterday's thunderstorms has meant both good and bad things for students and faculty.Melissa Pecorello, a junior psychology major from New York, said she has experienced a lot of rain, but not like the conditions in Texas.

"The weather patterns here are really weird," said Pecorello, who commutes everyday. She also said she had a hard time driving on the slippery highways yesterday.

Being liberal once meant being radical and perhaps original. But now it seems to stand for being trendy - at least in Austin at the recent Austin City Limits Music Festival. Granted, it was Austin, and beyond that, it attracted people from Sixth Street in Austin.But still, both edges of the political spectrum can fall into this trap, and you see it all over college campuses, even at good ol' conservative TCU.

In fact, being "trendy liberals" may contradict what they actually stand for.