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Two former athletes start land company

Published Jan 24, 2012

Jesse Hejny and Bryan Cortney learned more than just football plays while playing for head coach Gary Patterson. The two former Horned Frogs founded and currently run Purple Land Management, their own...

A letter from the editor-in-chief

Published Jan 18, 2012

Welcome back! As the TCU community adjusts to new classes, schedules and buildings, the Daily Skiff has taken on some new changes as well. With you and all of our readers in mind, we have decided to take...

Former student nominated for “Texan of the Year”

Published Dec 20, 2011

A former TCU student and fallen Marine has been nominated by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) for Dallas Morning News’ “Texan of the Year.” Benjamin W. Schmidt attended TCU for three...

Calhoun plans for their last Fort Worth show to be the best yet

Published Nov 18, 2011

For their last show in Fort Worth this year, members of the band Calhoun said they planned to create the best experience possible for their fans. “We want to play as loose and fun as possible,” Jordan...

Weekends are for the warriors

Published Nov 18, 2011

Through the caffeine tweaks under the thick blanket of exhaustion, dull waves of relief well up in my chest. My papers are finished. My econ test is a thing of the past. My nervous system, late to respond,...

Watauga’s gourmet gas station is worth the drive

Watauga’s gourmet gas station is worth the drive

Published Nov 12, 2011

When a friend told me about a restaurant that had nationally-known bread pudding, her eyes lit up with excitement. I soon learned that this was no ordinary neighborhood cafe, but a gourmet diner with a...

Students express their love for gender varieties and mothers

Published Nov 11, 2011

ANDREA BOLT: Just as that little bead of sweat hanging on the very southernmost tip of her nose takes its plunge toward the gym floor, she grits her teeth as she grips the bar balancing on her shoulders...

Student remembers couch surfing trips

Student remembers couch surfing trips

Published Nov 11, 2011

Couch surfing has become a worldwide phenomenon that is dedicated to creating a network of people who can offer a couch (or bed) to travelers on their journey. Through a common sense of hospitality, couch...

TCU alumnus: There’s no rush like breaking news

Published Nov 11, 2011

Kent Chapline lives for the rush. “There’s no rush like breaking news,” said Chapline, executive director of digital media at CBS in Fort Worth and Dallas. On paper, Chapline’s...

National music scene heats up locally

National music scene heats up locally

Published Nov 11, 2011

ALBUMS Paramore: After two of their original members broke off, Paramore is back and ready to prove they’ve still got it. Keep an eye out for their new album, appearing at the start of the new...

Condoleezza Rice receives a TCU football jersey

Condoleezza Rice receives a TCU football jersey

Published Nov 11, 2011

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice received a TCU football jersey from Chancellor Victor Boschini Wednesday at a World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth event.

Council President and CEO Jim Falk and Boschini wanted to give Rice something, and decided on a TCU football jersey because of her love of sports.

TCU and Fort Worth take note of sexual progression

TCU and Fort Worth take note of sexual progression

Published Nov 11, 2011

Down an easy-to-miss, unassuming side street behind Dos Gringos restaurant lies a business with an idea new to the city of Fort Worth. The store isn’t intimidating or cliché, which is easy...