Daily Skiff

by Alex Turner

Chris Brown's brutal assault on Rihanna shocked fans and resulted in a stir of public opinion regarding his fate. The barbarity of the attack and Rihanna's subsequent return to her abuser has brought much needed attention to the fact that abusive relationships are a serious problem in America. (0) comments

by Ashley Tambunga

Two weeks down, a little over four more to go. Lent is a special time of year when people all over the world work to become better Christians, better servants and better people. First established in A.D. 325, Lent has a deeper meaning than many of us give credit. (0) comments

by Margaret Foland

Friday, Feb. 27 was a day like any other in North Texas ­­- except for the tea party. The tea party was held to protest the stimulus package signed into law by President Barack Obama. I went because my mom asked me to take her, but I ended up enjoying myself. (2) comments

by Shane Rainey

Barbie is about to turn 50 years old. But not in West Virginia if Rep. Jeff Eldridge has his way. Eldridge introduced a bill to ban the sale of the iconic doll because it "promote[s] physical beauty to the detriment of girls' intellectual and emotional development," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (0) comments

by Andrew Weatherford

Often times, when I am on campus, I cannot help but wonder if some of the young women are making their way to class or to the club. But before I get myself in too deep and offend someone, I should say that I do not take for granted how far we have come in a society that for decades oppressed women. (21) comments

by Liz Rector

Stem cell research is chock full of opinionated dynamite, and adding politics to the mix creates an explosive debate. Science has progressed in leaps and bounds in recent years and President Barack Obama wishes to continue the momentum by allowing stem cell research to move forward. (0) comments

Should the legal drinking age be lowered from 21 to 18? At the age of 18, you're still living at home. Your parents can teach responsibility through drinking and it's less of a taboo subject. Sara Hauck freshman graphic design major from Eden Prairie, Minn. (1) comment

by Vlora Bojku

ABC has moved on from the recently concluded hit reality show "The Bachelor," and gracefully began the eighth season of "Dancing with the Stars" with a familiar face in the crowd of celebrity dancers. "Dancing with the Stars" is a reality-based show in which celebrities are paired with ballroom dancers and compete for a disco ball trophy and the bragging rights. (0) comments

by John Andrew Willis

After reading some of the numerous e-mails TCU blasts to the student body daily, I sometimes wonder if we are a university or an elementary school, because the tone suggests an audience of children. In anticipation of Spring Break, Detective Vicki Lawson of the TCU Police Department sent a safety advisory with some important information regarding travel to Mexico and general safety tips, which were relevant and useful for the most part. (2) comments

by Shawn Redd

The grass is turning green once again and flowers are starting to bloom. The sweet smell of freshly cut grass is back. We all know what time it is. Spring training is upon us and your favorite team is heading back to the diamond. But where will you be? Where you need to be is Rangers Ballpark, with your butt in a seat, and a warm hot dog and a cold beer or soda in your hands. (0) comments