Fundraiser raises awareness of
importance of shelter

1847 — Joseph Pulitzer, namesake of the Pulitzer Prize, is born.
1942 — The Japanese army forced American and Filipino troops to take the “Baatan Death March.” Captured soldiers were forced to march 85 miles in six days with only one meal, resulting in hundreds of casualties.

Freshmen at high risk for binge drinking
TCU rates at national average, remains same over eight years
By Marci King
Staff Reporter

A study showing 1,400 college freshman students are killed each year in alcohol-related accidents should change the views of people who see drinking on campus as little more than a right of passage, researchers and university officials across the nation said Tuesday.
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Latin art

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Art Dept. chairman and Gallery Director Ronald Watson shows off artwork from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú faculty Monday. The artwork will be displayed until April 18 in the Moudy Building Exhibition Hall.

Sniff creators keep identities under wraps
By Brandon Ortiz
Staff Reporter

A man sits in the back corner of Mama’s Pizza wearing a plastic nose taped to 1970s style sunglasses, a fake black beard and long brown wig and a red hat that says “50: Still wild and crazy.”
As a table full of college-aged customers stare and laugh, the manager of the establishment approaches the table.
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TCU Daily Skiff, Image magazine awarded for 2001 publications
BY RAUL MARTINEZ IV
Staff Reporter

The Texas Intercollegiate Press Association recently awarded TCU journalism students for their work in 2001 on Image magazine and the TCU Daily Skiff.
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San Antonio policeman found guilty of cocaine plot

New campaign discourages handouts to homeless

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Personnel shifts planned for fall
Resident assistant, hall director changes not unusual
by KAMI LEWIS
Staff Reporter

Residential assistants and hall directors are on the move across campus as transfers, new hires and personnel shifts are planned for the fall semester, said Russell Elleven, associate director of Residential Life.
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Sniff garners laughs at TCU’s expense
By Brandon Ortiz
Staff Reporter

The Sniff has an affinity for lampooning the Greek system.
Annie Hodges is a sorority member.
So do the jokes offend her?
“No,” the sophomore interior design major said. “I think it is great. Everybody needs a sense of humor. It is a nice sense of relief.”
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Kirk defeats Morales in runoff
Former Dallas mayor to face Coryn for Senate seat
By LISA FALKENBERG
Associated Press

DALLAS — Democratic Party favorite Ron Kirk defeated school teacher Victor Morales Tuesday in a sizzling Senate runoff to decide who battles the Goliath GOP nominee in the fall.
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Crowds mourn Queen Mother at funeral Tuesday
By AUDREY WOODS
Associated Press

LONDON — Kings, queens and royalty from around the world mourned the Queen Mother at her funeral Tuesday in ancient Westminster Abbey as huge crowds stood outside, honoring a woman beloved for her kindness and dedication to duty.
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Afghan poppy farmers angry with new government

Young boys rescued from mine after cave-in

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