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Letters to the Editor

Published Sep 9, 2005

To all members of the TCU Horned Frog football team - congratulations. Despite my faith and confidence in each of you, the results of Saturday's game still amaze me. I know your hard work and diligence will continue to benefit you in the coming season. I look forward to watching you on the field.I've never been more proud to be a Horned Frog. In a stadium of 82,000, the TCU Fight Song and Riff Ram were heard over the chaos in Norman, Okla. Who knew that a mere 2,500 TCU fans could have such a strong presence?

Frogs confident in abilities

Published Sep 9, 2005

The soccer team will play Boston University and Northwestern State in the Horned Frog Classic tournament this weekend at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium.Players said they do not know much about the other teams because they have never played them and do not watch videos of opponents.

"We don't ever focus that much on the opponent," senior midfielder Moran Lavi said. "We watch and learn from ourselves."

Head coach Dan Abdalla said he also does not know much about the competition, but said Boston traditionally has a good team.

Expensive taste leads Skiff reporter to the cereal aisle

Expensive taste leads Skiff reporter to the cereal aisle

Published Sep 9, 2005

Last night I went looking for my friends Ben & Jerry. At the end of a long day, I need chocolate fudge brownie the way many people need Jack Daniel's.Head pounding and feet aching, I headed for the convenience...

Strategic reserve no way to stem oil consumption

Strategic reserve no way to stem oil consumption

Published Sep 9, 2005

The problem is no longer obscure: A visit to the gas pump makes its repercussions obvious. Hurricane Katrina has caused horrific suffering. Among the destroyed lives, homes, and businesses are at least eight wrecked oil refineries. Oil imports have long been strained by a challenging political climate. The price of fuel is rising.The Bush administration has responded to the temporary fuel problem Katrina caused by releasing strategic oil reserves.

Convocation celebrates year of notable success

Convocation celebrates year of notable success

Published Sep 9, 2005

"The future of TCU lies in the connection to our past," Chancellor Victor Boschini said Wednesday at University Convocation.Students, staff, trustees and members of the Fort Worth community attended Convoation that kicked off the beginning of a new academic year.

TCU's Vision In Action plan was the theme of Boschini's speech.

"Our Vision In Action planning phase is over," Boschini said. "We are on to the next level now."

Sept. 11 overlooked because of Katrina TCU not planning rememberance

Published Sep 9, 2005

While the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina continues, the fourth anniversary of Sept. 11 lingers in the background, TCU students said."The hurricane is all over the TV, but 9/11 should be remembered," said Beverly Peplinski, a senior education major.

Other students agree.

Senior radio-TV-film major Glenton Richard said, "I've thought about 9/11 a little bit, but when the time comes, I'll think about (it) more."

There are not any plans to commemorate Sept. 11 on campus, according to TCU officials.

Fair to acquaint local churches, students

Published Sep 9, 2005

Fort Worth community churches will be on campus participating in the Annual TCU Church Fair on Monday, according to University Ministries.The fair will be an opportunity for students to meet the staff and members of churches from the Fort Worth Area and will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge, said the Rev. Angela Kaufman, minister to the university.

The fair is a gathering of more than 30 congregations, she said, and it is a chance for students to get connected outside of TCU.

Golfers set goals, get focused

Published Sep 9, 2005

The TCU men's golf team is sending five players to the Cleveland State Invitational next week, the first outing of what head coach Bill Montigel said will be a year of improvement.Sophomore Franklin Corpening, senior Drew Laning, freshman Jon McLean, freshman Tom Miles and junior Drew Stoltz earned the right to play at Cleveland State by surviving the team's own qualifying tournament.

Four freshmen additions have already shown their impact, Montigel said.

Frogs ready for Iron Skillet showdown

Published Sep 9, 2005

Coming off a big win over the Oklahoma Sooners, the Horned Frog football team looks to add another victory when it plays long time rival SMU for the Iron Skillet on Saturday.TCU has won the past six games played between the two teams by an average of 27 points. That includes the 44-0 blowout in 2004, the biggest loss for SMU head football coach Phil Bennett last season.

Despite TCU's winning streak, head football coach Gary Patterson said he prepares for this game as hard as he does any other game on the schedule.

Volleyball team heads to Denver

Volleyball team heads to Denver

Published Sep 9, 2005

The volleyball team will head to Denver this weekend to compete in its second invitational tournament against schools from around the nation.TCU competed in a tournament last weekend at George Mason, where it finished with a 3-1 record. Head volleyball coach Prentice Lewis became TCU's all-time winningest coach with a victory over Seton Hall in the tournament.

"There are a lot of hopeful teams we will be playing in the upcoming tournament, and I am glad to be going," Lewis said.

Lewis said Anna Vaughn, a junior middle blocker, has come far this season.

Faculty holds off plus/minus vote

Published Sep 8, 2005

TCU has delayed making the decision to switch to a plus/minus grading system because further research is needed, said Faculty Senate member David Grant.He said the Faculty Senate was orginally set to vote last May to adopt or reject the system, but the vote was delayed.

A detailed proposal, including how the plus/minus system could affect financial aid and grade inflation, will be presented to the Faculty Senate next semester, said Grant, a religion professor and chairman of the committee preparing this proposal.

Fight scenes strength of film

Published Sep 8, 2005

The critics may want intelligence and originality in every film they see, but I love clich‚ plots and mindless fun every now and then.Over the long weekend, "Transporter 2" delivered everything I could...