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Beware of addiction to the Internet

Published Jan 15, 2009

Of all the addictions one could possibly have, perhaps the least recognized is Internet addiction.

People everywhere have grown more dependent on the Internet for everything from banking and communication to media and even to medical advice.



But just like an alcoholic who can never take just one drink, people with addictive tendencies can just as easily become hooked on their computers.

Biologists launch DNA initiative to save horned lizards

Biologists launch DNA initiative to save horned lizards

Published Jan 15, 2009

The fate of the Texas horned lizard might rest in its DNA.

Biology department faculty members Amanda Hale and Dean Williams said they plan to use horned lizard DNA samples from across the state to generate DNA fingerprints and form patterns mapping their population structures.



The Texas horned lizard used to roam freely on campus, but since the 1980s, there has been a decrease in sightings, Hale said. It has been on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department threatened list since 1967, according to the organization's Web site.

Fraternity works to regain chapter

Published Jan 15, 2009

The Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity is working to meet university standards to reclaim their on-campus living facilities after being suspended for misconduct last summer, an officer of the Interfraternity Council said.

Evan Berlin, the council's president, said the fraternity lost its charter and was kicked out of its house over the summer after being suspended for misconduct.



Gerald Ewbanks, a senior supply and value chain management major and the president of Phi Kappa Sigma, declined to comment on the specifics of the misconduct.

Sociologist relates breastfeeding to feminist ideals

Sociologist relates breastfeeding to feminist ideals

Published Jan 15, 2009

The women's studies program guest speaker Monica Casper began her speech by warning her audience of 40 that she would mention the word "breast" at least 15 times Wednesday night during a presentation at the Kelly Alumni Center.

Casper said she is a feminist sociologist, a bioethicist, a professor, an author and, most importantly, a mother.



In her speech, "Body Politics: Private Tales of a Public Feminist," she jokingly said that her family, and her mother especially, blames her feminist interests on a series of concussions when she was younger.

Study: Exercise, even if infrequent, leads to healthy results

Published Jan 15, 2009

A study conducted by members of the kinesiology department found that of young women who don't exercise regularly, those who complete a single bout of exercise may improve their metabolism, indicating that any exercise can be useful in controlling triglycerides.

The study, published in the February edition of the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, reported that women who exercised before eating a meal high in carbohydrates reduced the elevation of triglycerides in their bodies.

Campus looking for efficient ways to cut costs

Published Jan 15, 2009

In response to the economic downturn of 2008, the university will try to decrease operating costs by 8 percent across the board, Chancellor Victor Boschini said.

Achieving this goal will affect the faculty and academic areas the most, leaving areas such as fundraising and admissions mostly unaffected, Boschini said. The process of cutting expenses and promoting cost consciousness is ongoing, he said, and administrators are encouraged to continue sharing any ideas they might have to cut costs in their departments.

Take advantage of Andy Warhol exhibit

Published Jan 15, 2009

The university art department now has a permanent collection of 157 works by Andy Warhol, a pop art icon and pioneer. TCU is one of more than 180 institutions to receive such a donation.

Thirty-seven of those are on exhibit at the Fort Worth Contemporary Arts gallery by the GrandMarc. The art department applied for the collection with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in New York City.

Track and field team to start season this Saturday

Track and field team to start season this Saturday

Published Jan 15, 2009

The university track and field team opens its indoor season at the Texas Tech Invitational in Lubbock on Saturday and looks to use the meet to set the routine for the season, the team's head coach said.

"We've got to get used to travelling, getting on the bus, kids being on time, all the little things that we have not done this year," head coach Darryl Anderson said. "Obviously, if we can get some quality performances that would be great also."



Before this week the team had not trained together since Dec. 1, Anderson said.

Dueling columns: BC football coach dismissal

Dueling columns: BC football coach dismissal

Published Jan 15, 2009

BC athletic director should honor contract

Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo should be commended for sticking to his word and firing former Eagle head coach Jeff Jagodzinski for interviewing for the same position with the New York Jets.



Now, hopefully a precedent has been set that will keep coaches to their word and respect the contracts they sign.

Campus ratchets up efforts to go green in response to pledge

Published Jan 14, 2009

As the university continues working toward becoming a more eco-friendly campus, it will face some challenges, university officials said.

Last spring the university signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment.



The act required the university to form a committee, which is headed by Provost Nowell Donovan and made up of students and faculty.



"The committee is charged to document the ways the university moves toward sustainability and whether or not the university is in compliance with the act," Donovan said.

Speaker to debunk feminism stereotypes

Published Jan 14, 2009

A feminist sociologist will be speaking about the extent of her research as well as the misconceptions and stereotypes of feminism Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center .

Karen Steele, the women's studies program director , said speaker Monica Casper will intertwine the responsibilities, obstacles and experiences of being a woman, mother and feminist in her speech, "Body Politics: Private Talks of a Public Feminist."

Death should be about going out in style

Published Jan 14, 2009

Buried in a casket bearing the logo of the New York Yankees? No, it's not the fate of Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig. It could be your Uncle Sal if he's willing to pony up the dough.

According to a Dec. 15 article in The New York Times by Francis X. Clines, the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown, N.Y. has begun selling caskets with either the Mets' or Yankees' logo emblazoned on the open cover and pillow.



The cost? A mere $5,000. Style points? 37 billion.



Who says death needs to be solemn and dignified anyway? No one's going to remember you for that.