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Reporters: gender imbalances might foster hook-up culture

Published Sep 19, 2008

Gender imbalances on college campuses may contribute to a culture of sexual promiscuity, two journalists said.

Journalists Richard Whitmire and Laura Sessions Stepp interviewed college students and found hooking up as the preferred form of relationship on campuses with a gender imbalance.



"I've received several hundred e-mails from campuses all over the country saying that hooking up is the main way students relate to each other," Stepp said.

Dean hopes to develop sports broadcasting program

Published Sep 19, 2008

After a failed first attempt at launching a sports broadcasting program, officials in the radio-TV-film department are trying again.

David Whillock, dean of the College of Communication, said that he gave a charge to Chuck LaMendola, a radio-TV-film professor currently on sabbatical this semester, to have sports broadcasting on the books as a major by fall 2009. Whillock said most of the classes needed to create a sports broadcasting major are already in the course catalog.

Fantasy Football: Shootouts highlight week 3

Fantasy Football: Shootouts highlight week 3

Published Sep 19, 2008

Last weekend was a dark one for zebras everywhere.

Ed Hochuli's apology wasn't exactly well received by anyone in the football world, and the NFL's stern, "grading down" retribution was amazingly empty for all the San Diego faithful.



These guys do have tough jobs and have been defended by many because they have to get every call they make on every play right. But come on, they are getting paid, and it's not the only job where people get yelled at for every single mistake they make. Everyone gets upset when a waiter screws up their order.

TCU Shooters Qualify for USA Squad

TCU Shooters Qualify for USA Squad

Published Sep 19, 2008

FORTBENNING, GA -- Sarah Beard and Sarah Scherer, two members of the women's rifle team, will make their way to the ISSF World Shooting Championships in Munich, Germany as part of the United States squad...

Don’t pass up opportunities to help a stranger

Published Sep 18, 2008

We have all gone the extra mile when it comes to studying for a test, finishing those last repetitions in the gym or perhaps cooking dinner for a special person in our life.Last week, it occurred to me...

School's namesake welcomed at book signing

School’s namesake welcomed at book signing

Published Sep 18, 2008

Returning to his Fort Worth roots, TCU alumnus Bob Schieffer signed copies of his new book, "Bob Schieffer's America," at the University Park Village Barnes & Noble on Wednesday. Schieffer, the longtime moderator of CBS' "Face the Nation," said he felt good to be back in Fort Worth and even ran into a few old friends at the event.

A line of about 100 fans formed just before the signing began at 1 p.m. Some were TCU students and alumni, others just longtime fans of Schieffer.

SGA should allow organizations to endorse candidates

Published Sep 18, 2008

If the Student Government Association wants to improve support among students, it has to pass the bill allowing student organizations to support candidates.

There doesn't seem to be a reason for SGA to not allow this bill to pass.



The worst that can happen is students will become more knowledgeable about the candidates and can decide to support them. Isn't that what all politicians, no matter how powerful, want?

Alumnus: Constitution’s charm is its malleability

Published Sep 18, 2008

A TCU alumnus returned to campus Wednesday as part of the university's celebration of Constitution Day.

Jeffrey Richard, president and chief executive officer of the Austin Area Urban League, said he geared his speech, "Racism and the Constitution: Then and Now," toward being a reflection on how far our country has come and how far it may have yet to go.



Richard earned a Bachelor of Science in political science and economics at TCU and a master's degree in urban economic development from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Milton Daniel might lose beds following renovation

Published Sep 18, 2008

Milton Daniel Hall will soon receive new plumbing, heating and air conditioning in every room as part of a $10 million renovation at the end of the 2008-2009 school year, a university official said.

Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, said the hall will be gutted and rebuilt from the inside out. Student input was considered in the design of the hall's renovations, which will require closing the dorm for a year, said Milton Daniel Hall Director Christopher Sewalish.

Official: Voter registration not a threat to financial aid

Published Sep 18, 2008

A recent voter registration incident at Virginia Tech has prompted concern among students that registering using their university addresses might cost them their financial aid.

TCU students need not worry about voting penalizations, because voter registration is not used to determine residency in consideration for federal financial aid, said Michael Scott, director of scholarships and student financial aid.



"It's a nonissue," Scott said.



But at Virginia Tech, students were led to believe it was an issue.

Briefs: Club teams prepare for weekend games

Published Sep 18, 2008

Men's Soccer

TCU's men's club soccer team will head to Nacogdoches to take on Stephen F. Austin University at 3:00 p.m. Saturday. It will be the club's first game of the season.



Kyle Connor, the team's president, said the club is excited about getting the season started.



"We played Stephen F. Austin pretty competitively last year but tied them both times," Connor said. "I think we can beat them this time around."



The team has a lot of new talent and should be more competitive than ever, Connor said.

Matchups: Frogs likely to keep Iron Skillet on Saturday

Published Sep 18, 2008

Quarterbacks

TCU: Andy Dalton continues to improve and look more comfortable in the pocket while taking care of the ball and not being afraid to pull the ball down and run. Dalton threw for 145 yards last week and rushed for 91.



SMU: True freshman Bo Levi Mitchell is completing 59.6 percent of his passes and has 769 yards passing with eight touchdowns. Coach June Jones recently put his confidence in the quarterback, saying he would learn more on the field than on the sideline.



Advantage: TCU



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