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by Vlora Bojku

In one of the top headlines of the week, President Barack Obama finally fulfilled his campaign promise to his daughters and welcomed a new dog into the family. News broadcasts, Web sites and even the blogosphere are on full blast about the newest Obama in the White House. (3) comments

by Lance A. Webb

In a recent letter to the editor, James Scarberry, class of TCU '59, wrote "it has come to my attention that there will be gay living quarters on campus, sanctioned by the university." This, Scarberry argues, is an action taken by the university that serves as "an accommodation to immoral living. (0) comments

by John Andrew Willis

After five uneasy days, citizens of the U.S. were relieved and overjoyed Sunday to learn that Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama had been rescued from the four pirates taking him hostage. One of the four pirates - all of whom were between 17 and 19 years old - surrendered. (0) comments

by Margaret Foland

The United States was formed on the basis of each state having its own sovereignty. This fact is not new. In fact, it was a founding principle clearly outlined in the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Our Founding Fathers agreed that each state would have the ability to make its own laws and carry them out, with a central government uniting all the states and keeping them together, while making federal laws that would not overshadow the 10th Amendment. (0) comments

by Juan Martinez

Recently the media have extensively covered efforts by the Gay-Straight Alliance and the Iris Reaction to have a resource center on campus and a Living Learning Community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students. (0) comments

by Vlora Bojku

In an unfortunate turn of events, Madonna was denied her bid to adopt a Malawian girl, Mercy James, in a decision that she is appealing to the Malawi Supreme Court. According to a Monday article from The Associated Press, the country's High Court ruled on April 3 that the 50-year-old singer had not met the requirement that prospective adoptive parents must complete before adopting. (0) comments

by James Scarberry

It has come to my attention that there will be gay living quarters on campus, sanctioned by the university. This is an accommodation to immoral living. Would the university allow men and women to room together on campus? (3) comments

by Katie Croll

Campus community needs to be accepting of all members I am personally amazed at all of the bad publicity one little article in the paper can cause. I just found out today that the university is on the news in Great Britain because of our "segregated" housing for lesbians and gays. (2) comments

by Ashley Tambunga

Please, will someone tell me again how the Living Learning Communities act to diversify and be inclusive at the same time? Chancellor Victor Boschini's recent decision to reject the new LLCs will undoubtedly heighten the controversy that has gone nationwide in recent weeks. (1) comment

by Lauren Farrelly

As a second semester sophomore, I was just accepted into the Neeley School of Business. I was ecstatic to receive my admissions e-mail over Spring Break. However, I found myself wondering about those who were given notice that their application had been denied. (0) comments

If you're talking about being ethical, then doesn't that mean you accept all people and do what's good for all people? TCU said they want to be responsible and as soon as the heat happens they say 'Oh no! We don't want anything to do with this,' and I'm thinking 'Are you going to stand up for what you believe in or not? Alyssa Christian sophomore communications major from DeSoto I don't think so. (1) comment

by Michael Lauck

I don't need to remind anyone who goes to the university how much college can cost. Many university graduates who now have jobs are still paying off student loans and there is no end in sight for them - especially in this economy. Some are undoubtedly still struggling to find a job to begin paying off their loans. (0) comments

by Alex Turner

It is difficult to believe that among the 21st century conflicts that our generation faces - such as the mad dash for alternative energy - that piracy would still be a problem. But when a nation such as Somalia exists practically without a government, anything is possible. (0) comments

by Shelly Newkirk

If you all can endure one more opinion piece about the Living Learning Communities, let this one be it. I think we can all agree that the overwhelming backlash received was uncalled for, and that it was largely because of misrepresentation in the media. The truth be told, the DiversCity Q LLC welcomed anyone and everyone who was interested, and the majority of participants are allies (heterosexual supporters) looking for a way to show support and get involved. (4) comments