Former TCU student-athlete Jacob Hernandez is not able to compete for the University of Texas but is able to practice with Texas' track and field team, his lawyer said.Shelby Sharpe, Hernandez's attorney, said he knows Hernandez is working out in Austin, but does not know if he is actually practicing with the team. There is no NCAA rule prohibiting Hernandez from practicing with Texas, Sharpe said.

Hernandez, an award-winning sprinter, is suing TCU for his release and necessary attorney fees and costs, according to the lawsuit. Hernandez recently transferred to Texas.

The personal crusade of anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan that has drawn thousands to the small town of Crawford has also galvanized TCU students.Sheehan, whose son, Casey, was killed in Iraq in April 2004, has camped outside President George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford since Aug. 6. She asked to meet with him for one hour during his five-week vacation, which ended Tuesday.

The protest has drawn continued national attention, and Bush's approval ratings have dropped to an all-time low.

When the mayor of a city surveys the damage and sees the death toll following a powerful hurricane, it is completely understandable when he says, "This is our tsunami." We can completely understand a reporter putting this quote into a story. Hearing at least 55 people are dead is going to warrant a strong emotional reaction, and the reporter has a right - if not an obligation - to show the reaction of an elected official in the face of tragedy.

However, the media have crossed the line by using the victims' emotional reactions to sell papers.

Former TCU baseball player Shelby Ford said his sole reason for leaving TCU after his freshman season was the switch to a new conference, plain and simple."I just didn't want to play in the Mountain West," Ford said. "It's never been known as a baseball conference."

Ford said the Big 12 Conference and Oklahoma State, his new school, suit him much better.

"I've always followed the Big 12," Ford said. "I used to play in showcases at Oklahoma State when I was 16 years old."

One TCU faculty member is setting the bar on how faculty can use career development in the classroom by incorporating the devices offered by University Career Services.Sociology instructor Keith Whitworth features Career Services in his classroom settings and encourages students to take advantage of all Career Services has to offer.

Career Services assists students in developing their careers, and Whitworth takes the initiative to introduce younger students to the program.

The protests in Crawford have been all over the news lately, so in case you're planning a last-minute trip to join the ranks of the protests, here's a little guide to help you find a home among the five protest camps.You might belong at a pro-Bush camp (Reality, George or Qualls) if:

- You and your spouse have a mutual agreement to divorce if either George or Laura Bush becomes available.

- You are either wearing an article of clothing with an American flag printed on it, or you have actually draped yourself in one.