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Published Nov 15, 2005

The morning after student body elections on Tuesday, I anticipated the coverage the winners and run-off candidates would receive in the Skiff, as they do every year. Instead, I was appalled at the miniscule textbox, with an even smaller font, merely listing the winners. No quotes, no voter turnout, no referendum results, and certainly no "Check out more at www.tcudailyskiff.com." I later found an article covering the elections on the Web site but only because I was seeking it out, not because the Skiff told me it was there.

Your View

Published Nov 15, 2005

As most of us know, the Student Government Association elections were this past Tuesday, Nov. 8. But what not all of us know is who was actually running. True, they do post signs up and down the sidewalks on the way to class, but who are they really?As a member of a sorority, I was exposed to some of the candidates and what their agendas would consist of if elected. However, only one running for treasurer, one for vice president, and four of the five candidates for president came by.

Football - L.T. still a crowd favorite; sees No. 5 jersey honored

Football – L.T. still a crowd favorite; sees No. 5 jersey honored

Published Nov 15, 2005

For the first time since he was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2001, LaDainian Tomlinson stood Saturday in Amon Carter Stadium, once again triumphant before hundreds of TCU fans who made no effort to hide their admiration and appreciation.The crowd cheered, the music played and the display screen streamed highlights of his illustrious college career as the emotions became clearly evident on the face of one of the most decorated Horned Frogs to ever play the game of football. If only for a few minutes, Tomlinson returned home.

Nudity is important to arts, should be in good taste

Nudity is important to arts, should be in good taste

Published Nov 15, 2005

For centuries, the human body has been a centerpiece of the arts. Through sculpture, paintings, theater and dance, the body has given the artist an outlet to display thoughts, feelings and emotions.The human figure is often depicted in classical art as nude, which many feel is done to preserve the body's beauty. But since the advent of such mediums as television and still photography, images of the human body have been taken to a new level. These images often do not aim to capture the body as a work of art, but for other culturally taboo depictions.

Evaluations target areas to improve teaching

Published Nov 15, 2005

Erica Savage has had professors she could not stand.Savage, a sophomore Spanish major, said she has used TCU's Student Perception of Teaching forms a few times to complain about professors.

She said the forms are important because they give students a chance to voice their opinions. And in one situation, she said, her complaints were heard.

Savage said she took second- and third-level Spanish classes from the same professor. She said the professor changed the third-level class in the specific areas targeted by students in the previous class's evaluations.

Two SGA candidates debate for runoff

Two SGA candidates debate for runoff

Published Nov 15, 2005

Two Student Government Association presidential hopefuls discussed their plans for the student body during a debate held Monday before the runoff election today.Trevor Heaney and Ryan Panno discussed topics such as parking, diversity and student involvement on campus. About 20 students were present for the debate, which Heaney, a junior management major, said is a sign that students have not seen lasting effects of SGA on campus.

"Communication works both ways," Heaney said. "Right now SGA is trying to talk to the student body, but (the student body) is not listening."

Mavericks owner comes to campus

Published Nov 15, 2005

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will speak at 9:30 a.m. today in the Brown-Lupton Student Center Lounge.During a 30-minute question and answer session, Cuban will be discussing Mavs U.

Mavs U is a program through which college students will be able to purchase tickets to professional basketball games for $10.

"Students could get Platinum-Level seats for $10," said Natalie Boone, the Programming Council adviser.

Ticket purchases will be based on availability for any Premium Upper Level ticket to any weekday home games.

Volleyball – Freshmen Frogs step up to fill in the gaps

Published Nov 15, 2005

The TCU volleyball team was defeated in its last two home matches of the season against San Diego State and Nevada-Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday at the University Recreation Center.Head coach Prentice Lewis said the team had four players suspended Friday for breaking team rules but refused to comment on the reason for the suspension.

Lewis said the team used younger players and the freshmen played hard.

Sophomore LeMeita Smith and freshman Nirelle Hampton recorded many kills early against San Diego State.

TCU’s own ballet legend dies at age 50

Published Nov 15, 2005

Fernando Bujones was more than a ballet legend.When Bujones, 50, choreographer in residence at the TCU dance department, died Thursday in Miami of malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, it was as if the department had lost a family member, said chairperson Ellen Shelton.

"He was an incredibly special person. Not just professionally, but personally as well," Shelton said.

Students and faculty wore black ribbons Friday in mourning of his death.

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.

Volleyball – Volleyball team stays quiet about suspensions

Published Nov 15, 2005

Four volleyball players were suspended from the team matches last week, but neither the head coach nor the media relations spokesperson would say Monday whom the players are or what they are suspended for. The penalized players did not play in Friday's home game against San Diego State, said TCU volleyball head coach Prentice Lewis.

Neither Timothy Love, athletics media relations graduate assistant, nor media relations director Mark Cohen answered questions on the circumstances or length of the suspensions.

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."