The United States is, for now, the strongest world power. It is the most influential, polarizing, economically and militarily powerful country in the world. It has a reputation for democracy and opportunity...
Months ago, many Americans were excitedly debating the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency. And though he is not a part of the current race, he certainly has not disappeared from the scope of national...
During college, students have more pressing concerns than building good credit. However, shortly after graduation, credit can become a major issue.
Students should understand credit history and debt to...
Twenty years ago, nobody had a cell phone except business people who didn’t mind carrying around a second briefcase. Ten years ago, cell phones easily could have been utilized by home builders as...
If you’re like me, then you forgot it was Super Bowl Sunday until about two hours before kickoff. I didn’t really care who won. There were no records on the line, and I’m a broke college...
More and more this past year, I have attempted to read the Skiff to better understand what it is that makes students on campus read or not read its content.
I am all for the push of a newspaper to an...
Apparently, just plain old-fashioned studying and even cramming has become obsolete, as there has been an increase in students using Adderall and Ritalin in an effort to make better grades. These drugs...
Welcome to the Facebook era.
This is the era where you no longer have to resort to your 2003 yearbook to get in a quick laugh about your braces, your acne or the hot pink cast on your arm. This is the...
Several recent TCU graduates have been awarded Fulbright scholarships and have been given the opportunity to travel abroad to teach English, study and conduct research.
The effort these students put in...
Liberty, democracy, equality and peace are essential parts of the free world, the building blocks of a good society and a successful personal life. Yet these goals get lost in the torrents of election-year...
We have always been told that we do not have to declare a major until the end of our sophomore year and changing your major would be no problem if we ever had a change of heart.
It is not uncommon at...
The average college student will read this article as they walk to a class from a class or sit in a classroom. The class, if typical, involves other students participating in discussions, answering the...
