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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.

Chicago Bears Devin Hester gets tackled after catching a pass by Kansas City Chiefs Demorrio Williams during a NFL preseason football game at Soldiers Field in Chicago on Aug. 7. Photo courtesy of MCT

Feature RBs best fantasy picks

Published Aug 29, 2008

Welcome ladies and gentle people to yet another season of Belichick bashing, Eli jokes and fantasy football guidance with a good dosage of Gulf Coast bias.

I'd like to thank you for reading this column when you probably should be listening to the professor your parents pay for, and I'll do my best to make it worth your while.



Many drafts have already finished, but for those of you with commissioners smart enough to allow a full preseason before the draft, let's work on draft strategy.

Shakespeare Festival to debut next summer

Published Aug 29, 2008

For the TCU theatre department, summer without Shakespeare just didn't seem sweet.

"A community that is as rich in culture and fine arts as Fort Worth, it needs to have a professional Shakespeare company," said Harry Parker, theatre department chair. "It's really a dearth."



Parker and associate theatre professor T. J. Walsh hope to help fill that void with the June 2009 debut of the Trinity Shakespeare Festival at TCU.

University undecided about stance on drinking age

Published Aug 29, 2008

University officials from some of the nation's best-known colleges are pushing for lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, but the chancellor said he is unsure of his stance on the issue.

Chancellor Victor Boschini said he is weighing both sides and has yet to make a decision.



However, Boschini said the university will abide by state and local laws regarding alcohol consumption.

Woody Allen film combines comedy with tragedy

Published Aug 29, 2008

"Barcelona, my mind is full of foreign people faces ..., I don't exist any more, Barcelona; ... being your sounds wife, your extroverted labyrinth" tells us the song that accompanies the characters along the latest Woody Allen film, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Narrated by Christopher Evan Welch, this rueful comedy is one of the best films of the year as it ingeniously combines art, passion, romance and madness in an exotic ambience.

Barnett Shale leads to doubled enrollment in land practices program

Published Aug 29, 2008

A rising demand for land professionals has caused enrollment in TCU's petroleum land practices program to double since last fall, a Neeley School of Business official said.

Marcia Ivey, assistant director of executive development at the Tandy Center for Executive Leadership, said the program was prompted by interest in the Barnett Shale, a large natural gas reserve encompassing more than 5,000 square miles and covering at least 17 counties in North Texas.

Library goes 24/5

Published Aug 29, 2008

Beginning Tuesday, the Mary Couts Burnett Library will be open 24 hours a day for five days a week.

June Koelker, dean of the library, said because of the Labor Day holiday, the library will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning and will stay open continuously until Friday night at 8 p.m.



Normally. the library will open Sunday at noon and stay open continuously until Friday at 8 p.m.



Koelker said the Saturday hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. will go unchanged.

Don Cheadle, left, and Jeff Daniels, right, star in a political thriller that challenges its viewers' perceptions. Photo courtesy of Crescendo Productions

‘Traitor’ challenges viewers to see other side

Published Aug 29, 2008

Filmgoers looking for "Traitor" to be an alternative to the raunchy comedies that continue to dominate the theaters will find a well-polished, well-intentioned political thriller. However, all of the good...

Phi Kapp booted from chapter house for ‘misconduct’

Published Aug 29, 2008

Editor's note: The headline on this story was revised for accuracy at 12:37 p.m. Saturday.


TCU's Phi Kappa Sigma chapter has lost its charter and been kicked out of its house, a university official said.

Josh Schutts, coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life and IFC adviser, said the decision was made by the national organization in conjunction with TCU this summer.

TCU defeated the University of New Mexico, 37-0, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 at Amon Carter Stadium.

Frogs open season with conference game

Published Aug 29, 2008

The football team will begin the season against a conference opponent, the New Mexico Lobos, for the first time since 2003 when they beat Tulane 38-35 as members of Conference USA.

Head coach Gary Patterson knows starting the season on the road against a conference opponent isn't easy.



"Starting off the season with a conference game against a team like New Mexico will be quite a challenge," Patterson said. "Playing against a conference opponent on the road is always tough. We understand that it is going to be a very good crowd and a loud crowd."