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Gmail tool aims to nix drunken e-mailing

Published Oct 30, 2008

A sophomore put himself in an uncomfortable situation after a night of drinking when he accidently forwarded an e-mail to the wrong person."I was dating one girl and talking to another girl when I wasn't...

The Issues: Supreme Court

Published Oct 30, 2008

What's at stake:In the next presidential administration, the Supreme Court will likely be facing a number of social issues that could shape the country, such as abortion, marriage rights, the right to bear arms and affirmative action, said Jim Riddlesperger, professor of political science.

Riddlesperger said the decisions of justices to step down during the next administration might depend on which candidate wins.

Politician wardrobe criticism stems from cost, not fashion

Published Oct 30, 2008

Ms. Martinez's ploy of offense at a perceived slight is insulting to both the group she's supposedly defending (women politicians) and the intelligence of her intended audience.

To sum up the flap over Gov. Sarah Palin's Republican National Committee-funded wardrobe as somehow sexist or demeaning to women indicates that she doesn't really understand what all the fuss is about.



Sen. Obama wears $1,500 suits, John Edwards likes $400 haircuts, Sen. McCain has been spotted wearing $500 Italian loafers - why is Palin's wardrobe any different?

The Issues: Abortion

Published Oct 30, 2008

What's at stake:
The next administration will have the opportunity to keep or change the decision of Roe v. Wade on abortion.
"I've heard in my [pro-life] education that there's been a lot of talk about how poorly written the Roe v. Wade decision was and that it takes away the electoral process of the states in terms of deciding what the laws of the land should be," said Melinda Castro, a senior modern dance major and co-founder of TCU Students for Life.

Halloween lends opportunity to show creativity, imagination

Published Oct 30, 2008

With Halloween right around the corner, everyone is beginning to think about this year's costume of choice. Whether you are going as this year's most featured flick or dressing up as this year's political...

Campus waterway should be appreciated more by students

Published Oct 30, 2008

Many campuses have wonderful features such as streams, gardens and art incorporating the environment, and I absolutely love it. TCU has miraculous things to offer as well, they are just a bit tucked away. For example, we have the lovely foyer of the J.M. Moudy building filled with fabulous sculptures, Frog Henge in front of the dance building and we must not forget the Worth Hills pond and stream. This watershed happens to be of particular interest to me, because I was born with a deeply-rooted infatuation with lakes, streams and oceans; I love them all.

Donations continue despite economic drag

Published Oct 30, 2008

Donations to the university are slowly but steadily flowing in spite of the financial crisis looming across the country, a university official said, but nonprofit organizations on campus are having a harder time reaching their fundraising goals.

David Nolan, associate vice chancellor for development, said the majority of donations to the university come from individuals, including alumni, parents and friends of the university. Some donations also come from corporations, such as Alcon and BNSF Railway, he said.

The Issues: The Economy

Published Oct 30, 2008

What's at stake:

The nation's falling economic prosperity has caused Americans' comfort levels to go into a tailspin. The crisis has become the No. 1 issue in the presidential election and will most likely remain a top concern until Tuesday.



"Almost nothing could change the kind of feeling people have had in the last three weeks in the next two," said Jim Riddlesperger, professor of political science.



The next administration will have the responsibility to make changes to economic policy and reform the financial sector.

Study says chronic illnesses contracted in college affect GPAs

Published Oct 30, 2008

Cristina de la Guardia was halfway through her first semester at TCU when she began experiencing severe headaches accompanied by nausea and vertigo.

Her symptoms were caused by hydrocephalus, a chronic condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. De la Guardia was first diagnosed with hydrocephalus when she was 6 years old, and she an operation to install a shunt, which is a tube that allows the excess fluid to drain from her brain.

Campus voting site sees traffic hike

Campus voting site sees traffic hike

Published Oct 30, 2008

More college students are casting ballots in the early voting elections than in the previous presidential election, an early voting official said.

Rena Brown, an early voting clerk stationed at the Brown-Lupton University Union who also worked as a clerk at TCU during the 2004 election, said having an early voting station on campus increases the number of students who vote because they can stop by to vote on the way to class or while getting something to eat as opposed to standing in long lines somewhere off campus,

SGA’s decision to honor its members against its purpose

Published Oct 29, 2008

The same time the Student Government Association looked at a resolution describing the purpose of SGA and resolving "to serve the student body to the best of its ability and to do its best to improve the...

SGA passes resolution to honor members with cords, medallions at graduation

Published Oct 29, 2008

The Student Government Association House of Representatives passed a resolution that would allow SGA members to wear medallions and cords at graduation, but upheld a veto to reject emergency funding for a sorority's philanthropy event.


Eta Iota Sigma approached SGA to request $500 in emergency funds to help produce their annual dance marathon to raise money for their philanthropy. The House executive committee rejected the request to allocate money to HIS, arguing the request did not meet emergency status criteria.