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On-campus rules too restrictive

On-campus rules too restrictive

Published Nov 16, 2005

I have heard arguments that rules are meant to protect student's safety, while others say rules serve no purpose. To some extent, both views have valid arguments. Some rules are made to ensure that our...

Paper not a PR agent

Published Nov 16, 2005

Recently, members of the Student Government Association have levied charges that the Skiff does not adequately cover their organization, resulting in low voter turn out. As SGA representatives have defended their institution, we must address the level of coverage they have received this semester.Two reporters are assigned to SGA. They keep editors abreast of the happenings at meetings and write stories as needed.

Admissions offers alternatives

Published Nov 16, 2005

One-third of prospective TCU students are being offered an alternative way to apply to the university; the Office of Admissions calls it the uncommon application.The Office of Admissions randomly selects 25,000 prospective students from the 60,000 student pool and offers them the uncommon application, which includes no application fee and students are notified of TCU's decision within two weeks of submitting their application, said Wes Waggoner, director of undergraduate admissions.

Putting a new spin on ‘recycled music’

Published Nov 16, 2005

With props such as a 55-gallon drum, a jack hammer and a drum set, the group Recycled Percussion will be stopping by TCU to perform at 7:30 p.m. today at Frog Fountain as a part of its "Rock Your Junk" tour.The young group, made up of three "extreme" drummers and a DJ, turns what it calls "junk" into a phenomenal transformation of power percussion.

"There's no band that does what we do," band founder Justin Spencer said. "We're the first of the pioneers."

House tables resolution to support Fair Trade

Published Nov 16, 2005

The House of Student Representatives voted Tuesday to table a resolution to support Fair Trade at TCU to two committees, and Speaker of the House Sebastian Moleski stepped down from his position because...

Simple answers on gay issues not easy to find

Simple answers on gay issues not easy to find

Published Nov 16, 2005

For weeks now, articles posed against the addition of Proposition 2 to the Texas constitution have been published in newspapers across the state, including the Skiff.Every one of the articles published in the TCU newspaper have taken a "No Nonsense in November" stance. However, since the proposition ended up being adopted by three fourths of the state's voters, I figured it was high time someone else stepped out of the shadows and gave a voice to the other side.

Women’s Tennis – No. 1 recruit signs on with Frogs

Published Nov 16, 2005

TCU signed Texas' No. 1-ranked junior women's tennis player, head coach Dave Borelili announced Tuesday.Nina Munch-Soegaard, 17, of Amarillo, signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Horned Frogs in fall 2006.

"We are thrilled that Nina will be joining our program, and we are really excited that she chose TCU over other schools such as Texas and UCLA," Borelli said. "This, I feel, is an advantage to us, since she is ranked in the juniors top 10 in the country."

Bilingual workshop at TCU

Published Nov 15, 2005

As the world changes and the traditional centers of Christianity change, so must the efforts to spread the Gospel, attendees at Saturday's bilingual workshop were told.The workshop, organized by the Brite Borderlands Center for Latina/Latino Church Studies, was taught by the Rev. Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi and drew about 20 members from the TCU community.

The Borderlands Center is a part of Brite that tries to provide continuing education events for ministers and church leaders already working in churches, according to a Borderlands Center brochure.

Football - Frogs end winning season, look toward bowl

Football – Frogs end winning season, look toward bowl

Published Nov 15, 2005

After completing an 11-game-in-11-week stretch with a 51-3 drubbing of Nevada-Las Vegas to seal an undefeated conference season Saturday night, the Horned Frogs have some time to do a little bit of scoreboard watching as other schools finish their schedules. Just don't suggest to head coach Gary Patterson that the layoff between Saturday and likely a late-December bowl date will give the Frogs a chance to take it easy.

"What layoff?" Patterson said. "We'll start Tuesday or Wednesday. We'll start back in the weight room."

Students signing up to lease apartments

Students signing up to lease apartments

Published Nov 15, 2005

Students jumped at the chance to reserve a spot in the GrandMarc at Westberry Place apartment complex Monday at the grand opening of the leasing office.Joanna Baylock, a GrandMarc representative, said there has been a steady flow of students visiting the office to receive leasing information and to pre-lease apartments.

"We have already leased 10 of 244 units," Baylock said.

Johanna Janovsky, the leasing office business manager, said she didn't know how students would react to the price of the apartments, but said she is pleased with the turnout.

Editor’s Brief

Published Nov 15, 2005

New positions for Image magazine and the Daily Skiff were named Friday.Senior news-editorial journalism major Courtney Reese was named editor in chief of the Skiff; senior advertising/public relations major Holly Johnson was named ad manager for the Skiff; and senior news-editorial journalism major Jenny Eure was named editor in chief of Image magazine.

"I want to make sure we continue to give them (the readers) what they want and need to hear," Eure said.

Johnson said she is excited about the semester ahead.

Public transit benefits Metroplex

Published Nov 15, 2005

Many students already take advantage of the shuttle between Worth Hills and the Student Center, but taking the T to other destinations in the city will help both students and the city itself.The T is a public bus system that services downtown Fort Worth and various places in Tarrant County.

From TCU, you can catch the bus and go to various restaurants, movie theaters and shopping malls.

These trips do not take long, and buses run throughout the week.