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Student athletes spending more time in courtroom than classroom

Student athletes spending more time in courtroom than classroom

Published Jan 17, 2006

He is arguably the most famous man in America. He is many things: a leader, a competitor, a soon-to-be millionaire. He has intangibles that cannot be quantified, such as heart and composure. Through his...

Award Winner

Award Winner

Published Jan 17, 2006

Anyone who has been in the Mary Couts Burnett Library has seen Susan Swain's work, but few have seen Susan Swain.Swain is a library specialist who works in the library's special collections creating the various exhibits on display in the library's entrance, in addition to providing creative support for faculty and occasionally the chancellor's office.

On Jan. 10, Swain became the ninth recipient of the annual Library Staff Recognition Award sponsored by the Friends of the TCU Library.

"I was very surprised" Swain said. "I didn't expect that."

Meet the editorial board

Meet the editorial board

Published Jan 17, 2006

Every day these opinionated people meet and discuss important issues from the news. They debate the issues, come to a consensus, and tell you what they think. Here is a little about each of them.Mike Dwyer
* News editor
* Senior news-editorial journalism and history major
He was Sports Editor in fall 2005 and has been a reporter and copy editor for the Skiff. His guilty pleasure is getting his face stepped on.

Stephanie Weaver
* Opinion Editor
* Senior English, philosophy and French major

Opinions evolve over time, so stay open to new ideas

Opinions evolve over time, so stay open to new ideas

Published Jan 17, 2006

Being opinionated got me this job.I'm not a journalism major, but my coursework doesn't exactly leave me out of the loop: The English department taught me how to write, the philosophy department taught me how to use my critical reasoning skills and analyze arguments logically, and the French department, if nothing else, made it easier to read international news.

What I do on this page is try to find a variety of opinions, get a discussion going and stir up some interest.

Boschini: Grants to aid future campus transformations

Published Jan 17, 2006

Several grants totalling $1.8 million have been awarded to faculty members and academic departments through Vision In Action's Strategic Initiative Fund, said Leo Munson, associate provost for academic support.About $1.6 million of the fund has already been allotted, Munson said. Chancellor Victor Boschini said the majority of the grants will be used for projects that will improve the student-faculty relationship.

New equipment will allow faster DNA research

New equipment will allow faster DNA research

Published Jan 17, 2006

With new equipment allowing improved DNA sequencing research on the TCU campus, students in the College of Science and Engineering will have increased opportunity in the job market upon graduation, said Phil Hartman, professor of biology.The DNA research that used to take weeks, will now take days with the 4300 DNA Analyzer, Hartman said.

"DNA sequencing is an important technique because it was only talked about theoretically," Hartman said. "Now graduate students will have hands-on experience. This makes our graduates more marketable."

Houston History

Houston History

Published Jan 1, 2006

To win the closest game in Houston Bowl history, the TCU Horned Frogs were forced to turn to the kicker that was partially responsible for putting the one in their 10-1 season.Junior reserve kicker Peter LoCoco, who was benched after missing three field goals in a Sept. 10 loss to SMU, nailed a 44-yarder with just over five minutes remaining to set the stage Saturday for the Frogs' 27-24 victory over the Iowa State Cyclones.

Lady Frogs get another big conference victory

Published Jan 1, 2006

Between the hot shooting of junior forward Ashley Davis at one end and a stalwart team defensive effort at the other, the TCU Lady Horned Frogs coasted to a 71 - 57 victory over Air Force Saturday.The Frogs, who led by as many as 24 late in the second half, continually frustrated the Falcons on both sides of the ball. TCU's aggressive full-court press forced 18 turnovers and led to 27 points, while Davis strung together a second consecutive strong performance with 20 points on 6-of-9 shooting.

Seniors recall favorite TCU memories, talk about futures

Published Dec 2, 2005

Watching people fall flat on their backs during the 2003 snow day is senior Gina Wilson's favorite memory of TCU."On our snow day, all these TCU students get the idea they can walk to their friends' and they all fell over," said Wilson, a movement science major. "Every five seconds someone would fall over."

Wilson and other December graduates said TCU prepared them for the real world.

"(TCU) opened up my eyes to different types of people," Wilson said. "It opens up your eyes to more of the real world."

Officials: Varying explanations for extended college careers

Published Dec 2, 2005

Though most students go to college to get a degree and further their careers, some students seem to make a career out of going to college - but not on purpose.Chris McNabb, a fifth-year senior, said he would have liked to graduate in four years. He said he thinks the reason he has had to stay an extra year and has had to take more than 20 hours a semester the last two years is due to taking too much time picking a major.

Record number to graduate in December ceremony

Record number to graduate in December ceremony

Published Dec 2, 2005

Representing the largest class ever to graduate in December, 582 students will receive their degrees at the commencement ceremony scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. Dec. 17 in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum."The school has grown over the last several years, and every class seems to be larger than the one before it," said Patrick Miller, university registrar and director of enrollment management.

Happy Holidays to all and to all a good night

Published Dec 2, 2005

Classes are complete, finals are out the door and holiday cheer has blown in - seemingly a few weeks earlier every year. Sure, the possibility of joining the hordes of shoppers piling through mall doors at 6:30 a.m is always an option. But if you rather enjoy your time off with family, friends and loved ones, check out these holiday festivities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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