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Political bullying damages mid-sized lenders

Published Feb 13, 2008

A political struggle may end in a struggle students must bear.A Congressional move last September is leaving mid-sized college lending companies scrambling.Mike Scott, director of scholarships and student...

New resolution creates student feedback day

Published Feb 13, 2008

The Student Government Association's House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday supporting the establishment of a day for students to voice their opinions on how to change TCU for the better.


Improve TCU Day will be March 5, said Student Relations Committee chair Justin Brown, who introduced the resolution.

Women should be selves, not worry what men think

Published Feb 13, 2008

"To be able to paint their nails and break them too; to embrace whatever it might be that makes them girls in a way that will sustain rather than constrain them," writes Peggy Orenstein, is the hope of any mother, including herself.


Orenstein's article "Girls will be Girls" ran in Sunday's New York Times online. She begins by saying that Hillary Clinton isn't the only woman trying to find the perfect blend of feminism and femininity. Even the mothers who don't support Clinton, Orenstein says, feel her conflict.

Career Expo provides networking, tentative job opportunities

Published Feb 13, 2008

With a record number of companies and internships available, the University Career Services' Career Expo looks to trump those before it.


Career Services has more than 100 companies coming to the expo Wednesday. Among them will be returning companies such as Accenture, Aldi Inc., American Airlines, Dillard's Inc. and JCPenney. Companies such as VHA Inc., GolinHarris and Hedgemetrix LLC will make their debut, said Kimshi Hickman, interim director of the Alcon Career Center at TCU.

Olympic hopeful leads program

Olympic hopeful leads program

Published Feb 13, 2008

Five-time All-American sprinter Virgil Hodge is once again off to a fast start this season. She recently won her second Mountain West Conference women's indoor track and field athlete of the week award this season and leads the team as the sole senior sprinter. The women's team broke into the national top-25 rankings last week after finishing tied for No. 27 last season, and Hodge has lofty expectations.

Administrators say on-campus tavern not a likely option

Published Feb 13, 2008

On a typical weekday, The University Pub sees a handful of students. On the weekends, starting Thursday night, bartender Raoul Herrera said it can be a different story.


The bar can become so crowded that there have to be doormen at both ends of the building. Many of its clientele are TCU students, Herrera said.


Meanwhile, on campus on a typical weeknight, the Peer Discipline Board, a group of student volunteers, hear about two or three cases from students appealing alcohol violations.

Fort Worth’s dog-chain ban step toward educating owners

Published Feb 13, 2008

The City Council of Fort Worth went one step farther than the Texas state legislature and banned chaining dogs in front and back yards.


Last summer, Texas House Bill 1411 was passed, making it a misdemeanor offense to chain a dog overnight, in extreme weather conditions or for longer than three consecutive hours.


They are serious about it, too. A fine of up to $500 comes with a first-time conviction, and jail time is possible for a second conviction.

Act lessens federal loan funds, ups money for grants

Published Feb 13, 2008

Students using College Loan Corp. and Sallie Mae as lenders for federal loans will not experience significant problems following the changes the two corporations have made because of subsidies cut from the market, a financial aid officer said.


Federal student loan corporations are either cutting back or quitting loan programs because of congressional actions in September 2007.

Lady Frogs stretch streak to four games

Published Feb 12, 2008

The women's basketball team beat the San Diego State Aztecs for its fourth win in a row Saturday, marking its longest winning streak of the season.The Horned Frogs won 75-54 for the seventh conference...

Singles awareness

Published Feb 12, 2008

February 14th. The day of love, magic and romance.


Every Valentine's Day, flowers are bought, kisses are blown and restaurants are booked throughout the night for candlelit dinners between two loved ones.


However, for those who do not have that significant other, the overkill of red, the nauseating public display of affection and the thought of eating alone causes some students to want to shoot cupid with an arrow.

Movie Review: Comedy offers viewers depth

Published Feb 12, 2008

At first glance, "In Bruges" appears to follow in the footsteps of Guy Ritchie's thrilling dark comedies. However, it turned out to be something so much more.Martin McDonagh's first feature film as a director...

Movie Review: ‘Fool’s Gold’ just another romantic comedy

Published Feb 12, 2008

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are together again.


"Fool's Gold" provides a natural romantic comedy combined with a minor sense of adventure, attempting to hold the male attention, which is something that does not occur often.


Unfortunately, this film is just another predictable bore with its scattered humor and childish theme. If a romantic treasure hunt is not what's desired, seek elsewhere.