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Members of the cheerleading squad root on the Frogs during the game against Colorado State last season. A recent study shows that cheerleading leads to the most injuries among female athletes in college and high school. Skiff Archives

Cheerleaders fly high despite risks of injury

Published Sep 4, 2008

Injuries on the football field are expected, but the sport on the sidelines has been shown to be riskier than you might think.

A new study spanning dates from 1982 to 2007 shows that cheerleading tops the field in severe school sports injuries for female athletes in high school and college, according to the University of North Carolina's National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research.

Students share reactions on Market Square

Published Sep 3, 2008

After the first week of school, students are voicing their opinions about the new dining hall.


Legia Abato, the marketing manager of TCU Dining Services, said Market Square, the new all-you-can-eat dining option on campus, has enjoyed a successful opening.


"As openings go, especially when you are changing your format completely from what we had at the Main to what we have now, it's actually been a very smooth opening," Abato said. "We are very happy with it."

Prohibition not a cure to underage drinking at tailgate

Published Sep 3, 2008

At college campuses, tailgate parties are just as important an attraction as the football game itself. This is especially true of TCU, a university that prides itself on its athletics. Tailgates rally students, faculty, staff and alumni for food, drink and entertainment in a celebration not only of sports but also of community. However, a new university policy threatens to dampen the spirits at the student tailgate.

Alcohol banned at student tailgate

Published Sep 3, 2008

Students will not be tailgating as usual this football season.


The official student tailgate, or Frog Frenzy, will move to the Commons - the open, grassy area between the dormitories and the Brown-Lupton University Union, TCU officials said. Alcohol consumption, even for those of age, will not be allowed because alcohol consumption is prohibited by university policy on campus grounds.


However, TCU officials said they hope the relocation will have a positive outcome.

Obama, McCain both hold celebrity status

Published Sep 3, 2008

It's not enough to negatively label a politician a "limousine liberal" or a "country club Republican" anymore. Now "celebrity" is the new dirty word.

When John McCain's "celebrity" Internet ad juxtaposed Obama's public appearances with paparazzi fodder like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, his attack on Obama's "elitism" turned misguided. Just as there are different levels of celebrity, there are different types as well. Given the high-profile nature of both candidates' lives, this might backfire for the "Straight Talk Express."

Chinese censorship not for U.S. policing

Published Sep 3, 2008

Americans could learn a lot from the Chinese. Their massive industrialization for the last 30 years is unmatched by anyone else in the world, and hosting the 2008 Olympics legitimized its status as a global...

New meal plan steals options from students

Published Sep 3, 2008

As a sophomore this year, coming to TCU was pretty strange for me, thanks to all of the changes taking place on campus. Although I was aware that the old Student Center would be rubble when I returned this fall, it still came as a shock to see the impressive Brown Lupton University Union sitting proudly on Stadium Drive.

Don't get me wrong, I like the BLUU. The extra space is nice, especially compared to the tiny eating area of the Main, and the food is a little better. But I have to admit that I really can't tolerate the new meal plan.

Former Texas congressman to speak on campus

Published Sep 3, 2008

Charlie Wilson is coming to TCU. Not Tom Hanks, the real Charlie Wilson.


The former congressman from Texas and the subject of the Oscar-nominated movie, "Charlie Wilson's War," will speak at the annual Jim Wright Symposium on Wednesday.


Jim Riddlesperger, a political science professor specializing in American politics, said he was elated to have Wilson, a long-time friend of Wright, attend the symposium.

Partnership brings Chinese students to university

Published Sep 3, 2008

The university admitted two freshmen and seven intensive English students from the Jiangsu region of China this fall through an agreement that aims to attract more Chinese students, an admissions official said.


Karen Scott, director of international admission, said the international admissions office signed an agreement in May 2007 with Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange, a non-profit organization designed to give Chinese students guidance on applying to colleges abroad.

Patterson: Lumberjacks not to be underestimated

Published Sep 3, 2008

Last weekend, several heavily-favored college football programs were upset by competition perceived as inferior. With Division 1-AA Stephen F. Austin visiting Amon G. Carter Stadium for the Frogs' home opener, head coach Gary Patterson said there will be no overlooking the Lumberjacks.

"They're not going to quit attacking," Patterson said of the Lumberjacks. "They will come after you for 60 minutes."



While Stephen F. Austin may play less accomplished teams, the squad's ability to fill up the scoreboard has Patterson's, and the team's, full attention.

Football season brings newfound hope for home team

Published Sep 3, 2008

Can you smell that?

No, its not the smell of overcooked hamburgers or stale beer left over from Labor Day.



Nope, that smell is definitely pigskin.



This time every year, I get a little bit antsy because football season is back. And I'm sure just about every red-blooded American feels the same.



Although the feeling is the same, everyone reacts to kick-off a little bit differently.

Freshman midfielder Katie Runyon dribbles past Ole Miss defender. Photo by Paige McArdle

Freshmen lead soccer team to two victories

Published Sep 3, 2008

The soccer team remained unbeaten after two games during the three-day weekend.

The Frogs beat the Xavier Musketeers 3-0 Friday night and played to a 2-2 tie against the Mississippi Rebels to make the team's record 2-0-1. Freshman forward Jordan Calhoun's first of a two-goal performance Friday came unassisted in the 17th minute. She netted a second with two seconds remaining in the half with a swift chip into the bottom left corner of the net off a hard return header into the box from freshman defender Alex Mechalske.