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Horned Frogs hope to end five-game losing streak against SDSU

Horned Frogs hope to end five-game losing streak against SDSU

Published Feb 8, 2008

With a losing streak at four games and counting, the men's basketball team is facing a must-win game at home Saturday against the San Diego State Aztecs, the head coach said.

On eve of signing day, tornado hits recruit's town

On eve of signing day, tornado hits recruit’s town

Published Feb 8, 2008

In the town of Savannah, Tenn., the concept of disaster is not typically a conversation topic. Trouble may come in the form of a few guys looking for mischief down by the shores of Pickwick Lake or after some hard loss in a Friday night rivalry at the football stadium.


Disaster struck Savannah on Tuesday night during one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in Tennessee history.

Lady Frogs to face the Aztecs

Published Feb 8, 2008

The Lady Frogs will try to stretch its winning streak to four games this Saturday at San Diego State University.Head coach Jeff Mittie said even though the Frogs beat the Aztecs handily in the team's first...

Proposed policy may hurry tenure appeal process

Published Feb 8, 2008

A proposed policy may give faculty members a faster, more objective appeal process when denied tenure.


The Tenure, Promotion and Grievance Committee presented a revised draft of the Faculty Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Appeal Policy on Thursday at the first Faculty Senate meeting of the semester.


The new appeal policy would provide a neutral third party to ensure that all parties abide by the procedures outlined in the appeal policy.

Home is where the heart is for international grads

Home is where the heart is for international grads

Published Feb 8, 2008

They crossed their borders for an educational purpose. They landed at TCU, making the campus their academic abode and home away from home. They took off on a journey to live their dreams.


International alumni are on a quest to forge a professional identity inside and outside the "land of the free."


Peruvian native Jose Velasquez Castro began his journey when he crossed the international border to gain new experiences.

Sexual assault charge dropped against former student-athlete

Sexual assault charge dropped against former student-athlete

Published Feb 8, 2008

Read past coverage of the case from the Skiff archives The Tarrant County district attorney's office dropped a former football player's sexual assault charge Friday, according to Tarrant County court records.

Everybody’s working for the weekend

Published Feb 8, 2008

Friday Pop's Safari Room: 2929 Morton St. For everyone out there who like to kick back, have a nice cigar and chill out in a country club atmosphere, this place is for you. Pop's Safari is the type of place where after you finish your pan-seared salmon in the bistro, have a couple of beers and listen to the live music, you will forget you have been there for hours. Don't forget to stay for the chocolate cobbler dessert, which would go nicely with the selection of cigars from the humidor. This local hangout is for 18 and older. Saturday The White Elephant Saloon: 106 E. Exchange Ave.

Students awarded cash prizes in business school competition

Published Feb 8, 2008

A group of five students won $2,000 by acting as a consulting firm Thursday by providing the best solution out of seven other groups for a dialysis services company.


The group participated in the second annual case competition during the Neeley School of Business' leadership week.


John Baum, executive director of Tandy Center for Executive Leadership, said this case competition allowed students to delve into the topic of individual and organizational leadership.

Animal cruelty should warrant reprimand

Published Feb 8, 2008

Who let the dogs out? Fort Worth.

The city passed an ordinance outlawing the use of a leash, rope, chain or tether to detain an unattended dog, according to the Fort Worth Public Health Department. And local residents who violate the tethering law, which went into effect Jan. 22, could be fined $2,000.



Kudos, Fort Worth. It's time for the city to intervene and attempt to prevent animal cruelty - whether intentional or not. And, yes, essentially shackling an animal outdoors in the heat or cold for hours at a time is cruel.

Professors disagree over Romney’s race withdrawal

Published Feb 8, 2008

Political science professors have different interpretations of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's withdrawal from the presidential race and its potential influence on the rest of the primaries for the Republican Party.


Former House Speaker Jim Wright said he thinks Romney's withdrawal will benefit Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain's campaign, but political science department chairman Ralph Carter said he predicts the pullout will benefit former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Reel Religion to bring films’ spiritual aspects to open forum

Published Feb 8, 2008

Red carpet, glitz and glamour are all a part of a Hollywood film festival.Movies, popcorn and a platform for discussion will be a part of the fifth annual REEL Religion film festival this weekend at University...

Sixth annual Night at the Apollo canceled

Published Feb 8, 2008

Rachel Patman, a freshman political science major, wanted to sing at the sixth annual Night at the Apollo today, but she will not have an audience.


Night at the Apollo, one of a series of events celebrating Black History Month, has been canceled.


"Our publicity wasn't probably where we'd liked to have seen it," said Greg Trevino, director of intercultural education and services. "We weren't just drumming up the right support, so we thought it was best if we went ahead and didn't do the program."