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SGA rightfully upholds presidential veto

Published Jan 23, 2008

Kudos to the Student Government Association for not overriding a veto that would bring back an undemocratic resolution.


SGA's resolution requesting that KTCU FM 88.7 "The Choice" bring back jazz programming last fall evoked opposition by KTCU and students. Later, the resolution was rightly vetoed by Jace Thompson, outgoing student body president. But despite the president's veto, the same resolution resurfaced Tuesday.


SGA made the right decision this time and did not allow the resolution to pass.

Oprah’s reality TV could give hope to those in need

Published Jan 23, 2008

In December, The New York Times ran an article about Oprah Winfrey and her upcoming attempt at creating feel-good reality shows for television. "Participants will compete to come up with the most creative ways to take a given amount of money and other resources and multiply them before giving them away to help others," Edward Wyatt writes about one of Winfrey's ideas for a show, "Oprah Winfrey's 'The Big Give.'" The second show would feature one family each episode facing a serious financial crisis.

Fort Worth ranks No. 5 for top job hunting cities

Published Jan 23, 2008

Fort Worth is a hot spot for jobs in 2008, according to Forbes magazine. And with a TCU degree, chances of finding a job in the area are high, said a Career Services professional.


Ann Reynolds, director of University Career Services, said she agrees with Forbes that Fort Worth is an ideal place for people to find work.

Faculty displays artwork in exhibition

Published Jan 22, 2008

The Department of Art and Art History opened its most recent exhibit, "Insights," Friday evening with a reception to celebrate its contributing artists, several faculty members.


The exhibit, which opened Jan. 14, consists of 27 pieces including paintings and photographs.


"The exhibit is a collaboration between faculty members to share pieces from their bodies of work," said Gavin Morrison, curator of University Art Galleries.

International students tell tale of reaching Fort Worth

International students tell tale of reaching Fort Worth

Published Jan 22, 2008

Pedro Kengue had a ticket for the SonAir Houston Express flight leaving Jan. 5. Offered three times a week, the 14-hour charter flight is the only direct flight from Angola to the United States.


But when the airplane took off that Saturday, Kengue wasn't in it.


Because of the high demand for seats, Kengue was bumped off his flight and placed on a wait list for the next flight leaving the Angolan capital, Luanda, for Houston­- a delay in the journey with a final destination to Fort Worth.

Football team releases non-conference schedule

Published Jan 22, 2008

Another trip to Norman, Okla., to face the Oklahoma Sooners highlights the Horned Frog football team's 2008 non-conference schedule.


"We have a great mix of teams from around Texas and a nationally-ranked opponent in Oklahoma," head coach Gary Patterson said.

China’s ‘one-child’ rule harmful, not helpful

Published Jan 22, 2008

China enacted a "one-child" policy in 1979 as a short-term solution to China's overpopulation problem. Chinese officials claim that it, along with other family planning laws, has prevented 400 million births.


But at what cost?


Perhaps the most problematic issue is the growing inequity of males to females. It was reported in a Reuter's article that there are about 118 boys born for every 100 girls in China, while in most Western countries there are about 105 or 106 males for every 100 females.

Student activism refreshing

Published Jan 22, 2008

Kudos to the TCU People for Animal Well-Being.


Though many people and most of the student body may not agree with the group's protests at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, it's refreshing to see students expressing their opinions on issues they care about, something that has been lacking around campus.

Protesters: Rodeo inhumane sport

Published Jan 22, 2008

Animal rights student activists have their sights set on the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show.


Although rodeo officials said ticket sales did not seem to be affected by this weekend's protests, TCU student protesters said their goal is for rodeo patrons to think twice about buying a ticket next year.

Disney capitalizes on talented teens

Published Jan 22, 2008

Just when you think capitalism has run out of new tricks, it has a way of surprising you. Enter Hannah Montana.


I thought the only thing our free market economy had left was stealing someone else's idea and branding it under a different name. Take Marble Slab Creamery's concept of mixing ice cream and toppings on top of a chunk of marble. It was pretty inventive and one of a kind.

Conference prepares seniors for life after graduation

Published Jan 22, 2008

Perception is reality and whiners don't get promoted, a guest speaker told TCU seniors at the 14th annual University Career Services' Senior Conference.


Donald Asher, who was the main speaker for the weekend, did two sessions for seniors. His biographical information in the conference's pamphlet lists him as the job search guru in America. Asher is also a consultant to top MBA programs and has written 10 books on various topics about getting jobs after college, according to the pamphlet.

Resource Committee gives chance for college experience

Published Jan 22, 2008

Monica Saldivar entered high school without the expectation of attending TCU afterward.


Although her mother worked for the university for five years as a part of facility services, the idea of Saldivar applying to TCU wasn't entertained for very long, because of high tuition costs, until they became aware of what the College Resource Committee had to offer.