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New facility gives students more room to grow

New facility gives students more room to grow

Published Sep 7, 2005

After splitting from the main campus, one department enjoys living on the outskirts.Interior design and fashion merchandising students have more elbow room after moving from tight spaces in the Bass Building to spacious facilities on Berry Street.

For some students and faculty, the department's new location, which is south of the TCU Police station, is a longer walk, but students and faculty say the walk is worth it.

Students collect donations for Katrina victims

Published Sep 7, 2005

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, some students say they feel a sense of duty to help the victims.Colleen Lorance, a sophomore psychology and Spanish major, said she feels obligated to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

"I feel it's my duty - everyone's duty - to help out," Lorance said.

"There are people who have lost everything - their houses, their clothes," Lorance said.

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Give to hurricane victims, but don’t forget

Published Sep 7, 2005

Among all the heartbreaking stories unearthed by Hurricane Katrina, one man's tale summed it up for me. He's the personification of the hurricane as far as I'm concerned.Harvey Jackson and his family were waiting out the storm in Biloxi, Miss., when the hurricane split their house in two.

With Mother Nature's most powerful force, winds lifted his wife, Tonette, toward the heavens.

Design editor begs for forgiveness

Published Sep 7, 2005

Each day, something happens that reminds me that I suck at life.Along with Friday's Skiff, you were given a glorious 2005 Football Preview that I believe not only looked great, but had amazing content about the TCU football team. None of the content of the articles was under my control, only the appearance.

The problem arises at who received credit.

Now I write to you all to highlight a name that was not credited: our very own Sports Editor Mike Dwyer.

Katrina victim finds transfer worthwhile

Katrina victim finds transfer worthwhile

Published Sep 7, 2005

I am a Dillard University Blue Devil at heart, but I can honestly say I feel totally isolated and abandoned by my school.Having experienced such a catastrophic event like Hurricane Katrina, I am reminded daily of the new direction my life is headed.

Dillard University is historically a black university that holds the reputation of providing a rich and cultural foundation for its students. The problem is that my fellow Blue Devils and I were left with no evacuation routes or options to further our education.

Pockets of purple powerful presence

Pockets of purple powerful presence

Published Sep 7, 2005

Shocked, pumped, overjoyed, proud, excited and amazed.These are some of the words used by TCU band members, fans and cheerleaders after Saturday's season opener at Oklahoma.

Not everyone is a huge football fan, but you would never have been able to tell at this game, band president John Parker said.

Parker, a junior entrepreneurial management major, said he was surprised at how the TCU crowd was separated and put up high in the Oklahoma stadium seats.

Will Rogers opens its doors

Will Rogers opens its doors

Published Sep 7, 2005

The Will Rogers Coliseum, which has been turned into a shelter for those displaced by Hurricane Katrina, is now home to more than 375 evacuees from New Orleans. Most of the shelter's residents arrived Saturday, and an additional 20 buses are scheduled to arrive in the Dallas/Fort Worth area soon, said Human Services Manager Sofia Singleton.

The shelter is prepared to house evacuees long-term, Singleton said. Medical care, counseling, phone services, clothing and other necessities are available on site to residents, she said.

Frogs upset Oklahoma for season opener

Frogs upset Oklahoma for season opener

Published Sep 7, 2005

The Horned Frogs may have shocked the college football world with their 17-10 win at Oklahoma on Saturday, but they did not shock themselves.Believe it or not, the Frogs, coming off a 5-6 season, said they knew they could knock down a Big 12 Conference giant, ranked higher than any team TCU has beaten since 1961, in front of 84,332 mostly hostile fans.

"We've been convinced ever since two-a-days," said senior cornerback Drew Coleman, after notching a key fourth-quarter interception and holding OU standout Travis Wilson to 52 yards on five catches.

Frogs prepare for next game

Published Sep 7, 2005

Amidst the sounds of creaking pads, grunting men and the heavy thuds of bodies colliding, one noise at Tuesday's practice made Saturday's victory over Oklahoma seem relatively unimportant.The voice of a very unhappy coach.

Despite the Horned Frogs' upset over the No. 7-ranked Sooners, despite TCU's jump to No. 22 in the Associated Press Media rankings and despite the defense holding OU running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Adrian Peterson to 63 yards, players said head coach Gary Patterson made it clear that the past weekend is exactly that - the past.

Healthy Gunn hopes to duplicate 2003 success

Published Sep 2, 2005

Senior quarterback Tye Gunn just might know how much one man can take."No one really knows what I've gone through," Gunn said, pointing at multiple scars.

Gunn, who has suffered through a separated shoulder, a torn ACL, a dislocated pinky and a torn groin muscle, has missed 17 starts over the past three years, but said he has worked hard in the offseason to prepare for his senior year.

"I've put on about 20 pounds to try and prevent the smaller injuries, try to bulk up a bit," Gunn said.

Frogs ready to bust the rust

Published Sep 2, 2005

The TCU cross country team will begin their season Friday at the Baylor Bear Relays in Waco. Head coach Patrick Cunniff said he is looking forward to the meet.

"It will be a good opportunity to bust the rust off after the summer," Cunniff said.

The cross country men and women will competete in two-person relays, with men running three kilometers each and women running two kilometers each.

Cunniff said the format of the meet will be beneficial as the opener for the team.

"The relay team format is less intense," Cunniff said.

Campus organizations step up to aid victims

Published Sep 2, 2005

TCU is beginning a three-stage system giving students opportunities to aid Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.Fernando Vasquez, director of community services, said Student Development Services and University Ministries began stage one Wednesday.

Stage one is aimed at raising money, and there will be staffed tables with donation cans in every residence hall, the bookstore and the recreation center, Vasquez said.