In recent history, the support of evangelical Christian voters has been more important to the Republican Party than ever. Without it, George Bush would likely have lost the 2000 and 2004 elections. These days, it's hard for a Republican to get elected without strongly opposing abortion, same-sex marriage and gun control. But during a recession under one of the most unpopular Republican presidents in history, John McCain has quite a mountain to climb to become a candidate that conservatives will really want to rally behind.

An $8 million donation from a Fort Worth couple this summer will fund scholarships, stipends and facility upgrades for the Honors Program, the Mary Couts Burnett Library and the Andrews Institute of Mathematics,...

The closing ceremony in Beijing on Sunday marked the official end of the Olympic Games, but the legacy of the games will follow China for some time, manifested in the twisting steel of the Bird's Nest and, more importantly, the new global perception of the country.

My own perception of China has certainly changed. I knew China was an emerging economic powerhouse, but bicycles, rice paddies and little white stickers on cheap plastic toys were the first images that came to mind prior to the Olympic Games. Now, those pictures will be replaced by the Bird's Nest.

Inclusiveness and Intercultural Services will have two new assistant directors beginning next week to fill the post left vacant by Greg Trevino, who died in May from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, a university official said.

Darron Turner, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, said Timeka Gordon will begin Tuesday, and April Brown will begin Wednesday.

"We got an opportunity for a second position, so we have two assistant directors," Turner said. "Some of the duties that he (Trevino) had were split into two areas."

TCU is hosting an inaugural student leadership summit starting today that will bring together student delegates from Mountain West Conference schools to discuss issues ranging from crisis management to greener campuses, summit organizers said.

The summit, which will take place today and Friday, is a result of a collaboration between TCU and the University of Utah, SGA president Thomas Pressly said.

Thank you Congress for trying to alleviate some of the pressure off of students' pocketbooks.

When the was passed in July, parents and students alike were able to release a big sigh of relief, seeing as the act exists to monitor college and university tuition increases.

The university is stepping up its contribution to creating a sustainable environment.Chancellor Victor Boschini is one of more than 500 university or college presidents to date to agree to the American...

Students might experience a flashback to their childhoods today as former "Full House" star Dave Coulier visits campus for Howdy Week.

Programming Council member and Howdy Week project leader Kelsie Johnson said the team chose Coulier because he is recognizable and students can relate to him, as many grew up watching "Full House." The show aired for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995 and is currently in syndication.

The volleyball team welcomed back former players for its annual alumni match Saturday, and in the spirit of the match it was difficult not to notice there are just two seniors on this season's roster.

The two most-seasoned veterans on this year's team are setter Nirelle Hampton and middle blocker Devon Kirk.

Hampton said she has higher expectations for herself as one part of a senior duo.

"There is a little added pressure being a senior," Hampton said. "But I can go all out because it is my last season."