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More students forced to borrow for college

Published Oct 4, 2005

In the 2003-2004 academic year, nearly 8,000 loans-- - totaling more than $50 million- - were taken out by TCU students, according to a report from the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corp., a nonprofit agency that coordinates transactions between schools and banks in Texas.The report states that the average loan each student takes out for the year was more than $11,000.

The number of students borrowing money to pay for school, and the amount they are borrowing, has more than doubled in the last 10 years, according to a new report from the American Council on Education.

Service focuses on other ‘members of family’

Published Oct 4, 2005

Calling all creatures: TCU is holding its first Blessing of the Animals ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.Students, faculty, staff and the Fort Worth community are encouraged to bring their pets or pictures of their pets to be blessed individually, said Ann Smith, TCU Ministries Intern for Worship, Spiritual Life & Pastoral Care.

The Blessing of the Animals is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century monk and patron saint of animals, and will be held outside of Robert Carr Chapel.

Hard work pays off for teams

Published Sep 30, 2005

The TCU men's and women's cross country teams will compete this weekend in the North Texas Invitational in Denton."This is one of the smaller meets we will compete in this year," Senior Katrina Zielinski said.

Cross country head coach Patrick Cunniff said this weekend's meet will be very interesting.

"I have not received a final list of the number of schools who will be competing this weekend," Cunniff said. "The level of competition will be determined by the schools that actually compete."

Promoting health

Promoting health

Published Sep 30, 2005

About 63 percent of Texas adults are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site, but the University Recreation Center wants to make sure that rate is lower on campus.Trey Morrison, assistant director for Campus Recreation fitness and wellness, says thatwith the new TCU Student Fitness Program, Campus Recreation looks to educate and train students to become healthier.

"We are trying to change lifestyles of a whole generation," Morrison said. "We hope to eliminate some obesity."

Soccer gets ready for two-game weekend

Published Sep 30, 2005

The Horned Frog soccer team will host Sam Houston State and Boise State over the weekend at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium.The game against Sam Houston State, originally to be played last Sunday, was rescheduled...

Encouraging diversity

Published Sep 30, 2005

University newspaper: place where all students can express opinionsYesterday's diversity forum organized by the TCU chapter of the NAACP was a valuable dialogue between students and the administration....

Perils at the pump

Perils at the pump

Published Sep 30, 2005

In the back of a small floral shop on University Drive, four employees, three who commute to Fort Worth from surrounding cities, sat around a table of half-arranged bouquets. One woman, Judy Prater, looked up and said among nods from the other three, "There are lots of sacrifices, some I won't even admit." This circle of wage-earning women picked at their lunches, which they now bring to work, with frowns on their faces as they explained the effects of rising gas prices on their jobs and their lives.

Family Weekend kicks off today with array of activities

Published Sep 30, 2005

Grab your safari hat and enjoy a weekend in the jungle for this year's Family Weekend.Family Weekend, which starts today, brings together students and their parents for a weekend of music, dancing, barbecue and football. Programming Council is in charge of the event.

"I think that having parents weekend really brings everyone together at TCU," said Jayne Hermann, a sophomore fashion merchandising major. "It is a great way to meet new people and share the TCU experience with your parents."

Local band shows strengths

Published Sep 30, 2005

In the three years that have passed since Green River Ordinance recorded its first EP, "Breaking the Surface," the band has matured into one that combines probing lyrics with infectious melodies. The result of this growth is their debut full-length album, "The Beauty of Letting Go."Originally intending to release a four-song demo CD, the band members changed their minds when they found themselves unhappy with the initial product.

SGA relief bill upheld despite objections

Published Sep 30, 2005

The Judiciary Board upheld the Hurricane Relief Bill, denying one student's claim it violated the Student Body Code, on Wednesday night.Rep. Thomas Guidry, of the College of Science and Engineering, filed a complaint about the bill last week arguing it violates the charitable contributions clause in the Student Body Code.

The clause states: "No charitable contributions shall be made from the student body fund. Charitable contributions include, but are not limited to, payments made to charitable organizations."

Pulling fire alarm serious offense, not funny prank

Pulling fire alarm serious offense, not funny prank

Published Sep 30, 2005

About a week ago, I did something college students never do: I got up early. Not just a few minutes early, or even an hour early, but almost 2 1/2 hours early.But this wasn't by choice, and it wasn't because...

Frogs shoot for victory at tourney

Published Sep 30, 2005

The events of Frog Family Weekend give old and new friends a chance to catch up and shoot the breeze. Or, for the women's rifle team, just shoot.The TCU rifle team will host its 15th annual Horned Frog Invitational this weekend, competing against New Mexico Military Institute, Nevada, Texas-El Paso and Texas A&M.

Some of the shooters said they have set individual goals of improvement.

"I am looking to give myself a good starting basis," freshman Tanya Gorin said.