It was an all-around successful weekend for TCU athletics. The football team remained undefeated with a 67-7 victory over Stephen F. Austin. The volleyball team improved its record to 6-0 by winning its second straight tournament, this time in Edinburg. The soccer team hasn't lost yet this year either as it is now 4-0-1 with two shutouts in Arizona. The women's cross country team took the top spot at the North Texas Invitational, while the men finished fourth.

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Freshman premajor Alyssa Posey feared she wouldn't be able to go to her first choice school because she couldn't get a private loan.

"I applied (and got denied) twice and got a loan the third time," Posey said.

Despite national credit crisis reports, most TCU students applying for private loans have ultimately managed to secure the money needed to pay for school, said Mike Scott, director of scholarships and financial aid.

Free food, drinks and face painting attracted crowds of students to the Frog Frenzy tailgate party at the Campus Commons on Saturday despite suggestions that the new tailgate policy would lower attendance at the party.

With radio favorites playing in the background, students mingled with friends and grabbed a quick bite at the party before making their way to the football stadium.

A couple of students who began line dancing soon turned into a group of about 30 in their purple Class of 2012 T-shirts.

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An international certificate program designed for students interested in gaining international or intercultural competency is accepting applications now, an officer for the Center for International Studies said.

The Certificate in International Studies program aims to prepare students for international jobs and becoming global citizens by guiding them through the program accomplishing three major components: knowledge, skills and interactive perspectives, said Tracy Williams, associate director for the Center for International Studies.

The Student Government Association's House of Representatives is starting its fall semester tonight with a slew of legislation.

"A Bill to Modify Campaign Rules"

Introduced by: Elections & Regulations Committee

This bill would more clearly define when a candidate could campaign for office, as well as runoff procedure and election days.

"A Bill to Clarify Standards for People Involved in Campaigns"

Introduced by: Elections & Regulations Committee

It's something students do everyday, but they usually don't stop to consider if it might kill them.

The safety of food was brought into question this summer with the much-publicized outbreak of salmonella across the country that lead to the deaths of at least two people.

Sodexo, the company in charge of Dining Services at TCU, knows how important it is to serve students safe food, said Legia Abato, marketing manager for Dining Services.

When I heard about John McCain's vice presidential pick, I smiled. I thought he was handing the Democrats the presidency on a golden plate. But as the week progressed and the polls came out, I was surprised to see that Sarah Palin is gaining ground with Republicans.

I suppose the initial wave of support she is riding is fueled both by her speech at the Republican convention and the subtle victimization she plays out so well. Why have a candidate with an actual resume when you can put your arm around your pregnant teenage daughter and look like a long-suffering everywoman?

One in every three TCU students studies abroad. The university just made it safer and easier for future Horned Frogs studying around the globe by providing emergency services overseas.

Tracy Williams, associate director for the Center of International Studies, TCU Abroad, told the Skiff that TCU signed a contract with International SOS, an international emergency service provider that will provide medical, personal, travel, legal and security assistance services for students. The story appeared in Friday's issue.

TCU is an active campus with its close-knit student body, multiple organizations and top-notch facilities. But I wonder how many students are active when it comes to using on-campus facilities.

I hadn't realized, until now, that a number of on-campus facilities go unnoticed by students. It struck me when a senior in my jogging class said she had never gone to the University Recreation Center.

The university will mark the grand finale of the Brown-Lupton University Union Grand Opening Week today with a performance by country singer and Texas native Pat Green.

Programming Council chair Kristen Chapman said the Student Government Association landed Pat Green back in January.

"I am very excited," Chapman said. "We have been looking forward to having Pat Green here for a long time."