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DREAM Act assists illegal immigrants to better future

Published Feb 14, 2011

The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, better known as the DREAM Act, is a legislative proposal that provides conditional permanent residency to illegal immigrants who came to the...

Mayor Moncrief announces he will not run for fifth term

Mayor Moncrief announces he will not run for fifth term

Published Feb 14, 2011

Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief announced at a press conference last Thursday that he will not run for a fifth term in the upcoming May 14 mayoral election. When Moncrief was elected mayor in 2003, he said he did not believe a mayor should serve more than four terms.

"Therefore, I will not seek re-election to a fifth term as your mayor," Moncrief said to Fort Worth residents at his press conference.

The Skiff staff was unable to reach Moncrief by phone, and city officials declined to comment.

Skype is innovative but impersonal

Published Feb 14, 2011

I remember movies with scores of people driving hover cars, wearing aluminum foil like it's the only material left to make clothing, and using an electronic voice activator for just about everything, from toothpaste to opening their front doors.

This world has been crafted and envisioned for decades by curious minds who wonder what the future might hold. Although we are not all wearing space boots, our technological advancements are much closer to our perception of "the future" than we care to realize.

TCU rifle team finishes season with win over Air Force

Published Feb 14, 2011

The TCU rifle team finished their 2010-11 season with a 4,699-4,620 win over Air Force in the NCAA Qualifier Saturday.

Through the win, the Frogs set school records for aggregate score as well as in smallbore, where they posted a mark of 2,332.

Freshman Catherine Green led the Frogs in smallbore competition, shooting a personal best 586, including a perfect 100 in the final round.

Urban Interns helps students find jobs

Urban Interns helps students find jobs

Published Feb 14, 2011

Students seeking an internship or a part-time job can now search for one in their pajamas through Urban Interns, a nationwide marketplace that connects growing companies with part-time jobs and internships.

Lauren Porat, co-founder of Urban Interns, said the site launched in the Dallas-Fort Worth area at the beginning of January. She said she felt the site would be beneficial in the college setting, in part because students can work from home.

TCU men’s basketball can’t snap their losing streak

Published Feb 14, 2011

TCU dropped its eighth-straight game to Wyoming Saturday, 77-67, at the Cowboys' Arena-Auditorium.

The loss dropped the Frogs to 10-16 overall this season and 1-10 in Mountain West Conference play. Wyoming improved to 9-16 overall and 2-9 in the MWC while ending an eight-game losing streak.

Junior forward J.R. Cadot led the Frogs with 16 points, his top scoring total in conference play this season. He went 6-of-8 from the floor and 4-of-5 from the free throw line.

Philosophy Professor Franzwa to retire after 35 years

Philosophy Professor Franzwa to retire after 35 years

Published Feb 14, 2011

After 35 years at TCU, philosophy professor Gregg Franzwa will officially retire from teaching in June and said he plans to write books, spend time with his 12-year-old daughter and invest in the stock market.

He said he felt it was time to step aside and let someone new take over the program, and it was financially possible for him to do so. Franzwa is currently on leave this spring and said he is excited about his retirement.

"I have continuing, positive bonds with TCU and its students, but it just feels like it's time," Franzwa said.

Valentine’s Day is for everyone

Published Feb 14, 2011

One of the best lessons I learned in elementary school was from a seemingly silly class project on Valentine's Day. At the beginning of February, my first grade teacher had us all bring empty paper towel rolls and Kleenex boxes to school. Then there was a mass of creativity as we used the trash to design beautiful castles and space ships, using colorful tissue paper to give color to our cardboard turrets and rockets.

Black History Month events

Published Feb 14, 2011

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS:

Brite Worship Service

Tuesday, Feb. 15

11 a.m.

Description: A focus on Black History and the Black Church hosted by Rev. Victoria Burson Associate Pastor of Cathedral of Hope [U.C.C.] in Dallas, Texas

Location: Robert Carr Chapel

Free and open to the public

CommUNITY Conversations: Ghana

Wednesday, Feb. 16

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Frogs remain on top of MWC track & field

Published Feb 14, 2011

The TCU track & field team had several strong individual performances at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. this weekend.

The Frogs remain at the top of the Mountain West Conference and in national rankings on the men and women's sides in both track and field events.

Head coach Darryl Anderson was pleased with the effort from his team as a whole after action concluded Saturday.

Women’s golf continue competition in Lady Puerto Rico Classic

Published Feb 14, 2011

The TCU women's golf team has completed two rounds of action at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Junior Rachel Raastad's 74 led No. 30 TCU into a tie with Florida State for fourth place out of 18 teams after Sunday's opening round.

The Horned Frogs' 303 was 17 strokes behind leader and top-ranked Alabama. With a 2-under-par 286, the Crimson Tide had a 14-shot advantage over No. 5 Purdue and No. 25 Iowa State.

Raastad had two birdies and was tied for 13th individually after round one Sunday.

Upcoming Events

Published Feb 14, 2011

TUESDAY:

MENtality Luncheon Speaker Series featuring Khadevis Robinson, Olympian athlete

Tuesday, Feb. 15

12:30 p.m.

BLUU Ballroom

Khadevis Robinson, track & field star discusses the topic, "How do you define success?"

Lunch is provided free of charge.

RSVP at 817-257-7855

Music Faculty Recital Series

Tuesday, Feb. 15

7 p.m.

Jennifer Carr and Julie McCoy, voice

Keith Critcher and Eileen Downey, piano

PepsiCo Recital Hall

WEDNESDAY: