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Free scantron bill awaits approval in SGA

Published Nov 9, 2010

A bill awaiting approval by SGA's Finance Committee may help students save a bit of money on test day.

Tuesday night, SGA Campus Advancement Committee proposed a bill to allocate money to purchase Scantrons for students, Jackie Wheeler, vice president of SGA, said. The Scantrons would be provided for free in the library.

The bill must be approved by the Finance Committee before a final decision by SGA members is made. If the bill is passed, SGA will make a trial run this semester by purchasing 2,500 Scantrons, Wheeler said.

University students raise money to help high schoolers

Published Nov 9, 2010

Students from a local high school will be touring the university campus today as part of a scholarship competition organized by university students, a student helping to raise money for the scholarship said.

Junior communication studies major Meredith Woolsey said students in her group discussion class, taught by adjunct professor in the communication studies department Carie Kapellusch, are raising money for a scholarship along with an advanced public speaking class to be awarded to students at Eastern Hills High School at the end of the semester.

Horned Frog yearbook receives honors

Horned Frog yearbook receives honors

Published Nov 9, 2010

The Horned Frog, the university's yearbook, won third place in the Best of Show category at the 2010 Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Advisers National College Media Convention Oct. 27-31 in Louisville, Ky.

Yearbook adviser Kathy Hamer said the convention was the biggest convention of its kind in the country and that she thought the award was a prestigious one.

"[The yearbook] hadn't won in several years and that made it fun to win," she said.

Hamer credited the award to the yearbook's individuality and artistic ability.

Students should still exercise caution

Published Nov 8, 2010

On a beautiful campus like TCU's, it's easy for students to feel safe. But incidents like the gunpoint robbery just one block south of Berry Street Friday night remind us how careful we must be when we leave the TCU bubble.

After the sexual assault that occurred in the fall of last year, the university formed the Safety and Security Committee to address safety on campus, according to a previous Daily Skiff article. Since then, the university has increased the number of street lights on campus as a response to the student request for better lighting.

The iPod is a musical, technological revolution

The iPod is a musical, technological revolution

Published Nov 8, 2010

Pardon me for a moment, as I gingerly pull my earbuds out of my ear canals and turn off my iPod before I can continue writing. The iPod was released nine years ago this October and is one of the biggest success stories regarding electronics this decade, selling millions and providing parents a good device to take away from their kids for punishment.

That being said, iPods have become pervasive throughout society, much like cell phones now are. Both devices were once new to the market, and now most people ages 6 and up have one of the two or both.

TCU Rangers increases school spirit in community

Published Nov 8, 2010

The TCU Rangers worked to help the community and increase Horned Frog spirit, as kids from the Safe Haven-Martin Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth caught passes and tackled SuperFrog...

Republicans need to be cooperative, not obstruct

Published Nov 8, 2010

The 2010 midterm elections were an obvious example that voters were not happy with the direction of the country and did not see the change in Washington that they envisioned two years earlier. Voters were still concerned about the unemployment rate, and they have now put Republicans into office in hopes that they will adequately deal with unemployment issues.

As a result of these elections, I expect three main things will happen.

Horned Frogs in the NFL

Horned Frogs in the NFL

Published Nov 8, 2010

Name: LaDainian Tomlinson Position: Running back Current Team: New York Jets Outcome of game: New York 23, Detroit 20 Stats: 15 carries, 55 rushing yards, 6 receptions, 47 receiving yards Analysis: The...

Sports weekend recap

Published Nov 8, 2010

Swimming & Diving

The TCU women's swimming & diving team lost to San Diego State on Saturday 123-173. Sophomore Sabine Rasch set a university record in the 100-freestyle, finishing the freestyle with a time of 50.75. Senior Maria Paula Alvarez also competed strong for the Frogs individually with a win in both the 500-freestyle and the 1000-freestyle. TCU is now 1-1, 1-1 while SDSU leads the Mountain West Conference 5-0, and are 6-0 overall. The women's team will be back in the water Nov. 11 at home against Colorado State.

Frogs leave Salt Lake City with heads held high

Frogs leave Salt Lake City with heads held high

Published Nov 8, 2010

In 2008, the Horned Frogs left Salt Lake City with their heads hung low after a 13-10 loss that snapped their winning streak and a season full of promise. But after an unpredictable 47-7 blowout over the University of Utah Saturday, the 10-0 Horned Frogs remain at No. 3 in the BCS polls this week and advanced to No. 3 in the AP and USA Today polls. Now a BCS bowl game appearance is on the horizon.

Kevin Ash, chief administrative officer of the Rose Bowl game, said that TCU's performance against Utah sent a message in the BCS.

Veteran committee holding events commemorating Veteran’s Day

Published Nov 8, 2010

In celebration of Veterans Day, a joint committee representing veterans from all military branches has coordinated several events this week, including a wreath-laying ceremony.

Senior strategic communications major John Harvey said the theme of this year's celebration is "Reflections of service and sacrifice" of not only the veterans memorialized in Veterans Plaza in front of Reed Hall, but also the more than 200 veterans who are attending TCU.

Student Government Association elections begin

Published Nov 8, 2010

Student Government Association elections are live on my.tcu.edu today.

Candidates will be available for questions at SGA's GrillFest by the Founders Statue from 11-1 p.m. today.

At GrillFest, SGA will provide free hot dogs to the student body in an attempt to promote the elections and get the student body involved, SGA Elections and Regulations Chair Lizzy Caudill said.

Last year's election brought in a little over 2,000 voters, according to the total votes from the 2010 ballots.

The voting polls opened at 7 a.m. this morning and will end tomorrow at noon.