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Employee
wages debated by task force, Chancellor Boschini
Staff
members are looking for ways to battle problems in the
university’s wage system.
Many university staff members have to work two jobs to
meet their basic needs, staff members say.
Gerardo Ramirez, who has worked as a groundskeeper for
10 years, said there are many employees struggling just
to survive.
“I’ve had two jobs since I started here, and
I can make you a list of all the people that work two
jobs to be able to make it,” Ramirez said. “I
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Greeks
raise money and give time to good causes
More
than $121,000 and 25,000 hours of community service were
donated to charities by Greek organizations in 2003.
Fraternity
and sorority members may have to work extra hard this
year if they hope to surpass the successes of 2003’s
philanthropic events. |
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Christianity
feels rift over homosexuality
Homosexuality
has stirred debate in many denominations.
The
controversy surrounding gays and lesbians and their role
in Christianity was highlighted this spring at TCU |
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The
best of times, the worst of times
The
end of semester prompts yays and nays
Cheers:
To our wonderful readers who pick up the Skiff every day.
Jeers: To classes we fall asleep in on a regular basis. |
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Bush
ties seem a bit fishy
Last
Thursday, the State Department quietly urged all nonessential
U.S. diplomats and private U.S. citizens to leave Saudi
Arabia. Senior officials stated that there was “recent
and credible information indicating that extremists are
planning further attacks against U.S. and Western interests.”
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Hyman’s
approach keeps him out of the limelight — just
how he likes it
Low-key
athletics director Eric Hyman cautiously stays behind
the scenes.
The
world of college athletics is dominated by high-profile
coaches and players who are always in the spotlight
of the media.
However, sometimes a central figure remains elusive,
only appearing every now and then, and never in any
depth. In some cases, it could be the fault of a reporter
for never fully reporting an issue, but in the case
of athletics director Eric Hyman, it has more to do
with skepticism.
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Family
business
Schobel
prepares for long-awaited NFL draft
Bo
Schobel is following in his family’s footsteps going
from a TCU jersey to an NFL one. |
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Texan
to affect local economy
Fort
Worth officials say it will be hard to compete with the
hotel and convention center in Grapevine.
Only
a year ago, the Fort Worth Convention Center reopened
after spending $75 million on expansion and renovations.
Now Gaylord Entertainment has invested around $500 million
to create The Texan, a unique hotel and convention destination
resort in Grapevine. |
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Study
abroad program offers more than study time away from campus
The
life students find while studying abroad varies greatly
from life on campus.
There
is life outside the “Bubble.”
The “Bubble” is actually what students refer
to as the “TCU Bubble.” One could describe it
as the immediate area surrounding campus, but it is not
so much a physical place as it is a way of life. |
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