By Kathleen Thurber / Posted September 8, 2005
Casting Crowns frontman and songwriter Mark Hall continues to write with an endearing honesty that leaves him vulnerable and challenges listeners to do the same with the band's sophomore release, "Lifesong."Hall, a youth pastor from Atlanta, said he writes with the intention of reaching the 400 children he sees every Sunday. The band started with this purpose and they want to ensure it remains their highest priority.
By Ryan Claunch / Posted September 8, 2005
Alt-country performer Austin Collins is looking to make the most of an opportunity many musicians never have. "It's been a whirlwind," Collins said about the months since his debut album, "Something Better," was released. "Things have been going well and are better than I could have expected."
Since receiving critical and commercial acclaim, Collins said he and his band have been playing several live shows and building up their fan base.
By TCU Daily Skiff / Posted September 8, 2005
Year at TCU: SeniorSport: FootballMajor: FinanceWhen did you start playing football? Fifth grade
Who is your role model? Jesus Christ
What's your idea of a perfect day? Christmas
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? A pilot. (Father is a pilot)
What do you want to do when you leave TCU? Wants to do investment banking
Do you plan on continuing your football career after TCU? No, is pretty much done.
By Alison Rubinson / Posted September 8, 2005
The 23rd Annual Art in the Metroplex competition will open in the University Art Gallery in Moudy Building North on Saturday in conjunction with Fall Gallery Night.There were 479 pieces entered in the competition. Of those, 44 pieces by 26 artists were selected, said Ron Watson, chairman of the department of art and art history.
Watson has been there since the beginning, starting the competition along with Beth Lea Clardy, said Karen Weinman, joint coordinator for the event. Clardy died this past year, but her sister, Nancy Vance, remains a joint coordinator of the event.
By Jarod Daily / Posted September 8, 2005
Efforts made to avoid rising gas pricesGas prices are absurd.
For most vehicles, it can take upwards of $50 to get a full tank.
And costs don't show any signs of dropping in the near future. Hurricane Katrina's destruction caused the most recent spike, and prices had already been steadily increasing for months.
Since gas is becoming so expensive, it only makes sense to start looking for other transportation options.
By Lyndsay Peden / Posted September 8, 2005
Because of the recent tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, many U.S. citizens have turned their attention away from world issues and focused solely on domestic aid. However, in the Middle East, extraordinary events are in the works.Israel, which has been lingering in the back of our minds since Sept. 11, has just begun talks with the Pakistani administration. Pakistan, a prominently Muslim country with close ties to the Palestinians, has supported endeavors for the creation of a free Palestinian state. The Pakistani foreign minister cited these talks as a "historic meeting" between the countries.
By Ross Bateman / Posted September 8, 2005
TCU has delayed making the decision to switch to a plus/minus grading system because further research is needed, said Faculty Senate member David Grant.He said the Faculty Senate was orginally set to vote last May to adopt or reject the system, but the vote was delayed.
A detailed proposal, including how the plus/minus system could affect financial aid and grade inflation, will be presented to the Faculty Senate next semester, said Grant, a religion professor and chairman of the committee preparing this proposal.
By Darren White / Posted September 8, 2005
When freshman Kappa Sigma recruit Greg Stokes heard Hurricane Katrina might make landfall in his hometown of New Orleans, he hoped for the best."We've been lucky for 40 years," said Stokes, a finance major. "We thought we'd get lucky again."
At first, it seemed that New Orleans missed the worst of the storm. But after three levee points on Lake Pontchartrain broke, the city was covered in water.
Stokes' parents evacuated from the city before the storm, but his grandparents stayed behind in a hotel in downtown New Orleans.
By Amy Kopsea / Posted September 8, 2005
A "service of hope and renewal" was the message at Robert Carr Chapel on Wednesday as students and staff joined together remembering those affected by Hurricane Katrina."I think it's important when things like this happen to gather in a community of faith," said junior social work major, Lauren Love. "It helps to process things."
The goal was to bring together people of all faiths, said TCU Ministries intern, Ann Smith.
By Krista Humphries / Posted September 8, 2005
Smith Entrepreneurs Hall offers students more than just a meal from Sub Connection.The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, a club for any student interested in entrepreneurship, welcomes underclassmen and non-business majors, CEO president Leslie Martin said.
David Minor, director of the Neely Entrepreneurship Program said that once a month, members of CEO are able to have dinners with successful entrepreneurs and members also have the opportunity to work with a mentor.
