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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."

College of Education dean retires leaving legacy of building renovations

Published Feb 8, 2008

When TCU officials first contacted Sam Deitz nine years ago for the College of Education dean position, he promptly refused.


Eight years later, Deitz will be stepping down from his position this summer.


Deitz has achieved many milestones in his time at TCU, and said he considers the renovation of the Bailey Building his legacy.


Deitz said retirement is a good option considering the combination of achievements his administration has accomplished.

Frogs snap losing streak

Published Feb 8, 2008


Four and no more.


The Horned Frogs used two big dunks by senior forward Alvardo Parker and 13 offensive rebounds to surge past San Diego State University 68-62 at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on Saturday.

Women’s swimming and diving team outpaddled by UNT

Published Feb 8, 2008

The women's swimming and diving team wrapped up its regular season with a loss to the University of North Texas on Wednesday night, and the conference championships are next on its schedule.


UNT beat TCU, 161-139, and the team fell to 6-8 on the year, finishing 2-6 in conference.

Student shows musical talent

Published Feb 8, 2008

The debut of a new album is the first of what one TCU student hopes will elevate him to the next level of rock star status.


Sophomore business major Tim Halperin displayed his talents at a CD debut party put on by the Programming Council on Wednesday night in the Brown-Lupton Student Center.


The album, "You Are The Moon," is Halperin's first CD, equipped with five tracks, which were featured on XM radio last week.

Democrats face tough choice between the credibility and likability of candidates

Published Feb 8, 2008

Following the results of Super Tuesday, one thing was clear: The front-runner for the Democratic nomination is anything but clear.


Democratic primaries and caucuses in 24 states across the country attracted voters who said the nation's economy is at the top of their minds, followed by the war in Iraq, according to a CNN exit poll. While this news is probably no surprise to Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, it does raise questions about which candidate is best equipped for the White House.