"We have formed out of necessity," the women of TCU's first Asian sorority state in their constitution.Kappa Lambda Delta was formed this semester to provide unity, participation, awareness and sisterhood to the Asian students on campus, said Cleda Wang, the sorority's president.

But Wang said membership is open to any female regardless of race, creed, color, sexual orientation or physical ability.

"If you notice in the Greek community at TCU, we're the only ethnicity left out - like we don't exist," said Wang, a sophomore biology major.

Molly Musselman spends 18 hours a week exercising her horse for the upcoming polo season. Musselman, along with several friends and some advisers, helped start the polo club team at TCU last year. In its premier season, the polo team won its first tournament.

Musselman said she hopes for an even more successful second season.

"I am really excited about this year," Musselman, a sophomore premajor, said. "Last week, we had a ton of new girls come out to practice, so everything is going really well."

TCU officials welcomed the school's ranking this year among "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News and World Report, but said the ranking that is most important is in the minds of the students and the experiences each one takes with them after graduation.Ranked 97 for 2006, TCU climbed the polls one spot from last year, Nowell Donovan, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, said.

Most people likely believe each individual has certain rights that are guaranteed simply by their humanity. Since food and shelter are fundamental needs, these things should be guaranteed to all people. Minimum wage is hardly enough to sustain a family, and many people, especially immigrant workers or those with little education, have to work multiple jobs to make enough money to pay rent. The concept of a living wage has emerged to remedy this problem.

A favorite pasttime for many college students is the unforgettable road trip taken with good friends. With the fading of summer and Fall Break just around the corner, an inexpensive road trip is the perfect...

Last week, I took a break from writing a column to clear my head and hope for something worthy to write about.I can't think of anything to talk about because I have a million thoughts running through my head. So without further ado, let's get to it.

I just turned 23 years old on Sept. 9. What else do I have left?

I guess all I have left to look forward to is turning 25, having my insurance lower and then awaiting my impending death.

The Judicial Board is holding a trial today to determine the legitimacy of the Hurricane Relief Bill passed by the House of Student Representatives.A preliminary hearing was held Friday to decide if a...

With quarterback Tye Gunn lost to a shoulder injury and Brigham Young up 34-16 late in the third quarter, reserve quarterback Jeff Ballard took the reins of a TCU team that had not scored an offensive touchdown all day.How quickly a game can change.

In only his second collegiate outing, Ballard passed for 150 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Horned Frogs to a 51-50 overtime victory Saturday.

"First I was nervous for Tye, but then I knew I had to go in there and get it done," Ballard said.

The Horned Frog women's tennis team went to Denton to play at the North Texas invitational over the weekend.TCU's walk-ons competed in the tournament. Sophomore Melissa Ber‚ won a consolation title with two victories in the singles tournament.

She defeated her opponent Austin Mills 1-6, 6-1, 10-7 prior to her straight sweep of Marissa Brown 6-2, 6-4.

Ber‚ was not the only player to snatch a victory as sophomore Lindsay McBride got her first win this season over her opponent Deanna Carrillo, 6-1, 6-0.