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Donovan digging way back into classroom

Published Sep 13, 2005

Nowell Donovan is back in the classroom for the first time since his promotion to provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs."Last year, I had to learn the rhythm of the provost job, and that's why I chose not to teach," Donovan said.

He also said Chancellor Victor Boschini strongly advised him not to teach the first year.

This semester, Donovan is teaching the introductory geology course, Understanding the Earth, and a graduate seminar.

Donovan was a professor in the geology department from 1986 until fall 2004, when he began his new position.

New student organization seeks leaders

Published Sep 13, 2005

Members of Student Government Association said they are trying to get incoming freshmen involved on campus through a new program introduced this semester.The first group of Frog Aides were chosen Friday as a part of an initiative to help cultivate leadership and service, said Mandy Velasquez, co-director of Frog Aides.

"It's a freshman leadership program to not only strengthen leadership skills, but show them the ins and outs of SGA," Velasquez, a senior speech pathology major, said.

Car vandalism: Should students fear for safety?

Published Sep 13, 2005

This weekend proved to be a weekend of fun-filled sports and rivalry. I found this out the hard way when I walked out to the Quad Lot on Saturday morning to find that my car had been tagged. presumably by SMU students.

My back window now proclaimed that "I 'heart' SMU Mustangs" and my side windows had been filled in completely with red shoe paint. A majority of the other cars in the lot had similar markings.

I soon found out that several rows of cars in the Stadium Lot had the same messages spelled out on them.

SMU fans suspected in vehicle vandalism

Published Sep 13, 2005

As many as 40 cars parked overnight Friday in the heart of campus bore shoe polish graffiti Saturday morning that suggests an SMU prank, and TCU Police officers said they saw no one suspicious entering the parking lot.The vehicles, which were parked in the Quad Lotadjacent to Frog Fountain, had messages saying, "I 'heart' SMU." Windows at the University Recreation Center were also vandalized, TCU Police said.

On Saturday, TCU played SMU in the Iron Skillet rivalry match.

Senior marketing major Matt Looloian said he saw the vandalized cars at 8:15 a.m. Saturday.

Lawsuit delayed for Hernandez

Published Sep 13, 2005

The deadline for TCU to respond to the lawsuit filed by Jacob Hernandez, former TCU track and field athlete, has been extended by two weeks, TCU attorney Robert Ginsburg said Monday.Ginsburg said he is not allowed to discuss the reason for extending the deadline because it is a "pending litigation."

Tracy Syler-Jones, the spokesperson for TCU, said she could not give the reason why the deadline was extended.

She said she was not able to discuss any matters pertaining to the lawsuit because of TCU's policy prohibiting commenting on "pending litigation."

TCU looking to improve after 21-10 loss to SMU

Published Sep 13, 2005

The offense sputtered, the defense gave ground and the kicking game failed the Frogs in their 21-10 loss to Metroplex rival SMU on Saturday night in Dallas, giving the Iron Skillet back to the Mustangs for the first time since 1998. Quarterback Tye Gunn faced pressure, missed targets and threw three interceptions on his way to a 16 for 36, 134-yard performance that characterized a futile Frog offense that managed only three points.

Head coach Gary Patterson had trouble explaining the ineffectiveness of Gunn and the Frog offense.

After ‘timid’ tournament start, Frogs rally, take second game

Published Sep 13, 2005

A determined TCU soccer team fell to Boston University 1-0, but rebounded with a 1-0, double-overtime win against Northwestern State as part of the Horned Frog Invitational at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium over the weekend.After the Frogs' loss, a frustrated head coach Dan Abdalla commented on the outcome of the game.

"We really should have won," Abdalla said. "We have the talent, and we have the potential. All we need is someone who will step up and take charge of the team. If there is anything we lack, it is a leader."

Excessive advertising not taking away from culture

Published Sep 13, 2005

American writer Arthur Miller once said, "Our culture now is advertising."These five simple words present a very pessimistic, and yet realistic, environment of our society. We, at all times, are consumed...

Letters to the Editor

Published Sep 9, 2005

To all members of the TCU Horned Frog football team - congratulations. Despite my faith and confidence in each of you, the results of Saturday's game still amaze me. I know your hard work and diligence will continue to benefit you in the coming season. I look forward to watching you on the field.I've never been more proud to be a Horned Frog. In a stadium of 82,000, the TCU Fight Song and Riff Ram were heard over the chaos in Norman, Okla. Who knew that a mere 2,500 TCU fans could have such a strong presence?

Frogs confident in abilities

Published Sep 9, 2005

The soccer team will play Boston University and Northwestern State in the Horned Frog Classic tournament this weekend at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium.Players said they do not know much about the other teams because they have never played them and do not watch videos of opponents.

"We don't ever focus that much on the opponent," senior midfielder Moran Lavi said. "We watch and learn from ourselves."

Head coach Dan Abdalla said he also does not know much about the competition, but said Boston traditionally has a good team.

Expensive taste leads Skiff reporter to the cereal aisle

Published Sep 9, 2005

Last night I went looking for my friends Ben & Jerry. At the end of a long day, I need chocolate fudge brownie the way many people need Jack Daniel's.Head pounding and feet aching, I headed for the convenience...

Strategic reserve no way to stem oil consumption

Published Sep 9, 2005

The problem is no longer obscure: A visit to the gas pump makes its repercussions obvious. Hurricane Katrina has caused horrific suffering. Among the destroyed lives, homes, and businesses are at least eight wrecked oil refineries. Oil imports have long been strained by a challenging political climate. The price of fuel is rising.The Bush administration has responded to the temporary fuel problem Katrina caused by releasing strategic oil reserves.

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Donovan digging way back into classroom

New student organization seeks leaders

Car vandalism: Should students fear for safety?

SMU fans suspected in vehicle vandalism

Lawsuit delayed for Hernandez

TCU looking to improve after 21-10 loss to SMU

After ‘timid’ tournament start, Frogs rally, take second game

Excessive advertising not taking away from culture

Letters to the Editor

Frogs confident in abilities

Expensive taste leads Skiff reporter to the cereal aisle

Strategic reserve no way to stem oil consumption