Downtown hotels funding opposition to city’s plans
The Citizens for Taxpayers’ Rights is leading a petition drive to force a referendum on the City Council’s plan to build a city-owned hotel. Its backers say it is protecting tax payers, but supporters of building the downtown hotel say it is trying to squelch potential competition.

By Sarah McClellan
Photo Editor

Cash campaign
Fund raising a principle concern
Administrators say the current fund-raising campaign will encounter difficulties in part because of a weak economy. Despite this, the university will campaign to meet the largest goal in TCU history.

By Colleen Casey
News Editor

SGA leaders explain merit of proposed fee increase
SGA wants to continue bringing quality events to the university, but representatives say that will require more funding from the student body.

By Emily turner
Staff Reporter

Local police increase patrols as number of vehicle burglaries rise
The Fort Worth Police Department has taken extra precautions and enlisted the help of community associations as the number of car burglaries has jumped in the past year, especially this October.

By Jill Meninger
Staff Reporter

Students organize to promote diversity
A Task Force is set to spread awareness about diversity throughout the campus by involving the Faculty Senate and various organizations in their cause.

By Joi Harris
Staff Reporter

2002 SGA Elections

The Skiff e-mailed questions to the 10 candidates running for Student Government Association offices earlier this week. We are printing the answers unedited as a service to the student body.