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TCU
Phonathon - Students have many options for earning extra
money on campus. SkiffTV’s Anthony Kirchner has found a group
whose work is making a monetary difference for them and for TCU.
Feed
the Need - The holidays are just around the corner and the
brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha don’t want the hungry to be left
out. SkiffTV’s James Zwilling reports on the first-ever Feed
the Need Charity Step Off at TCU.
Suzuki
Class - Children from Fort Worth are getting a jumpstart
on their musical skills through a unique program at TCU. Jonathan
Sampson has the story for SkiffTV.
Percussion
Concert - TCU’s percussion group has been putting in
long hours preparing for their November 11th performance in the
Pepsi Co recital hall. SkiffTV’s Alisha Wassenaar reports.
Colby
Halloween - The kids are coming for candy at TCU’s
30th annual Colby Halloween. SkiffTV’s Kristin Campbell reports
on the youngsters and their on-campus trick or treating.
Motorsport
Ranch - Country clubs are normally thought of as a place
where people go to play golf. But Motorsport Ranch in Creeson, southwest
of Fort Worth, has helped start a new generation of country clubs.
SkiffTV’s Kelly Howard explains.
Ranger
Challenge - Each year members of TCU’s Army ROTC program
go to Fort Hood in Killeen for the Ranger Challenge competition.
SkiffTV’s Sam Eaton reports on the red, white, blue …
and purple.
Men’s
Swimming 2002 - The TCU men’s swimming season is underway
and the Frogs are looking to repeat as Conference USA champions.
SkiffTV’s Raul Martinez reports from a daily practice as the
team prepares to meet Notre Dame on November 22.
Women’s
Basketball 2002 - With a core of strong veterans and championship
experience, the Lady Frogs have their sights set high this season.
SkiffTV’s Marci King reports from Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.
Chinese
Students at TCU - About 30 Chinese students from the Chinese
mainland are studying at TCU, pursuing their master’s degree,
their doctor’s degree, or post-doctoral work. Most of these
students are around 30 years old and are stressed not only because
of study and work but also because of distance from family members.
Wei Zha reports for SkiffTV.
New
Scoreboard - The Radio-TV-Film Department is adding some
excitement to TCU’s home football games. Jonathan Sampson reports
for SkiffTV.
A
Season of New Beginnings - With a new coach and the best
start in school history, the TCU women’s volleyball team is
looking toward the record books. Marci King reports.
Recreation
Center - TCU’s new recreation center is almost complete.
Sam Eaton takes us on a tour to see the new facility from the inside
out.
The
Iron Skillet - It’s the biggest college football rivalry
in the Fort Worth/Dallas area when TCU and SMU battle to take home
the “Iron Skillet.” Raul Martinez reports.
Jons Grille - It’s been one year since the owner of Jon’s
Grille died. But the popular campus restaurant he started is still
open and busy, as SkiffTV’s James Zwilling reports.
Dining
Options - If you’re on east campus and don’t want
to make the trek over to the Main, you now have another option. Café
a la Cart is serving up lunch in Tandy Hall, and soon, two more dining
facilities will open on east campus. Kristin Campbell has the story.
Internationals
Study - This year, ten more Chinese students have come to
TCU to further their studies in chemistry, computer science, communications
and business. These Chinese students together with international
students from other countries bring the total number of international
students at TCU this year to 430. Wei Zha reports.
TCU
Cribs - TCU students may be familiar with the hit show “Cribs”
on MTV. But students may be surprised to find there are hip cribs
right on campus. Alisha Wassenaar has the story.
New
Speech Comm Classroom - Students walking down the third-floor
halls of Moudy South this semester may be surprised to see that
an executive boardroom has replaced what was once a regular classroom.
SkiffTV’s Anthony Kirchner has the story behind the upgrade.
Marijuana
- Marijuana is now ranked as the most-used illegal recreational
drug in the United States. SkiffTV’s Kelly Howard reports that
the activity of smoking the drug continues to increase in popularity
throughout society, even though educational and rehabilitation services
are more actively available.
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