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Skiing an alternative Spring Break activity

Published Mar 4, 2008

ANGEL FIRE, N.M. -- During Spring Break, the fun in the sun is not limited to just the beach. At the base of Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range in northern New Mexico, skiing at Angel Fire Resort could be just what you're looking for.


Louie Grine, a guest services representative at the Angel Fire Resort hotel, said the resort is a very popular Spring Break destination for college students.

Texas accent fades with the passing of time

Published Mar 4, 2008

Across the world, Texas is known for its cowboys, cattle, tall-tales, two-steppers, swaggers and braggers, barbeque, the infamous "don't mess with Texas" mentality and of course, that Texas drawl.


Texans are famous for having a distinct accent, one that seems to be fading.


In 2003, linguistic experts from the University of Texas at San Antonio set out to observe what seems to be a fading dialect and discover what it is that makes the accent unique.

Obama’s stand on War in Iraq, energy, college distinguishes candidate from the rest

Published Feb 29, 2008

My vote in the Texas Primary Election is going to Sen. Barack Obama because I believe he provides an opportunity to restore faith in American politics.His ability to rally the American people for change...

Huckabee visits supporters at Stockyards

Huckabee visits supporters at Stockyards

Published Feb 29, 2008

Before a small but enthusiastic band of supporters cheering, "We Like Mike!" at the Fort Worth Stockyards on Friday, presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said the Republican race was far from decided."There...

Texas primary could play significant role in presidential nomination

Published Feb 29, 2008

In four days, the Lone Star State will be at the forefront of the electoral spotlight.


A Tarrant County political official said this could be one of the most historical elections ever seen in politics. And with the Texas primary approaching, it seems to be an appropriate time for students to become informed.


"The most important thing to know about the primary on March 4 is that it's a primary convention and not a caucus," said Keith Annis, executive director of the Tarrant County Democratic Party.

Visiting gossip site ads fuel to the fire

Published Feb 29, 2008

Now that Google has pulled its advertisements from the college-gossip Web site, JuicyCampus.com, AdBrite Inc. has picked up the slack, and the Web site the Student Government Association condemned about...

Lady Frogs take down Rebels

Published Feb 29, 2008

The TCU women's basketball team is back to its winning ways. The Lady Frogs took advantage of the University of Nevada Las Vegas defense and were able to put together a few scoring runs in the first and second halves, keeping a comfortable lead, while on the way to an 87-57 victory, and 11th conference win of the season.

Clinton vows to turn 'speeches into solutions' in Stockyards rally

Clinton vows to turn ‘speeches into solutions’ in Stockyards rally

Published Feb 29, 2008

Read more in the Skiff Politics Blog.Moments after the crowd chanted "mighty, mighty Hillary" in pep-rally fashion like "Remember the Titans," Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., addressed 5,000 people at a rally in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

"What a beautiful day for us to get excited, energized and enthusiastic so we can make sure to turn Texas into Clinton country," she said.

Convention Center is a full house for Obama

Convention Center is a full house for Obama

Published Feb 29, 2008

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"Fort Worth, si se puede," Illinois Sen. Barack Obama chanted Thursday at his rally in the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Frogs to face quality opponents in Dairy Queen Classic

Published Feb 29, 2008

The baseball team travels to the University of Minnesota tonight for the first game of the Dairy Queen Baseball Classic, where it will face the University of Minnesota, Pepperdine University and Tulane University.


The Horned Frogs' first matchup is against the Minnesota Golden Gophers tonight, who have had a rough start to its season, going 0-3 against Rivals No. 10 Ole Miss in its first series. The Rebels outscored the Gophers 45-10 during that stretch.

Celebrities encourage Obama supporters to vote

Celebrities encourage Obama supporters to vote

Published Feb 29, 2008

Cameras were flashing but it was not an average day on the red carpet for two celebrities.


About 150 campus supporters of presidential hopeful Barack Obama, D-Ill., filled an auditorium in Rogers Hall on Friday afternoon to hear Sophia Bush, of "One Tree Hill," and Adam Rodriguez, of "CSI: Miami," speak about the difference students can make in this year's election.


Bush said she had lived in Texas before and was excited about returning to a state she loved to speak to her peers about Obama.

Cause of stadium-section collapse determined

Published Feb 29, 2008

A preliminary report indicates that a structural engineering miscalculation caused the new seating section in the Amon Carter Stadium to collapse, the director of athletics said Thursday.


Danny Morrison, athletic director, said Dallas-based architectural firm HKS Inc. is in charge of the structural engineering aspect of the project. HKS could not be reached for comment.