Editor’s Note
The TCU Daily Skiff will report any new information about the attacks on New York City and Washington on the Web site at www.skiff.tcu.edu immediately as it comes in.
The Skiff will handle this situation in a different way because of its immense tragedy. We will provide national and local aspects on this situation.
For any additional information, please visit the site throughout the day.

Ram Luthra
Editor in Chief

Emergency Blood Drive

With a blood shortage in the New York area, Texas' Carter Bloodcare has set up an emergency blood center for people who volunteer to donate. "When there's a time of national tragedy, it's especially important to donate blood," Carter spokesperson Ann Schrader said. "There are people who are going to need this." Blood may be donated from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow in the East Texas Room of the Will Rogers Convention Center. Donors may also go to Carter's other donor centers near campus, located at 5429 S. Hulen St. and 2473 Forest Park Drive from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow. For more information, contact Carter Bloodcare at (817) 335-4935.

Alumni Brief

J.D. Reseter, a TCU alumnus, safely escaped the World Trade Center North Tower when the terrorist attacks occurred.
He was on the 58th floor of the building.
Reseter was not available for comment, but his roommate Rob Semple said Reseter told him he was working when the lights went out and the floor started to shake. He also said his roommate told him he bolted down the stairwell and got out of the building within 20 minutes.
Semple said the building collapsed 15 to 20 minutes later.
Shortly after the attacks, Reseter boarded a train and left for Connecticut, where his family resides, Semple said.

Local mosques, synagogues heighten security
By James Zwilling
Staff Reporter
Religious leaders in Fort Worth said Jews and Muslims heightened security Tuesday, fearing retaliation against people of foreign descent in light of recent terrorist attacks in the United States.
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Far worse than Pearl Harbor
By Steven Baker
Special to the Skiff

Second class motor machinist Lee Brown was sweeping for mines on an auxiliary ship when he looked a Japanese pilot in the eye as he flew over the channel at Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941.
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Dean candidate visits, stresses prominence
By John-Mark Day

Slater is being considered by TCU to fill the dean position that is entering its third year of vacancy.
As dean, Slater said he would want to bring the College of Communication to national prominence.
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Greeks upgrade recruitment
process with CD-ROM mailing
Sam Eaton
Staff Reporter
The TCU Greek community’s efforts to upgrade the recruitment process by sending out CD-ROMs to all incoming students had little effect on the number of pledges this fall, said Tom Sullivan Director of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs.
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SuperFrog premiers new duds at SMU
Erin LaMourie
Staff Reporter

SuperFrog bulked up this summer and debuted a new look at the TCU football game Saturday against Southern Methodist University.
With the new suit, SuperFrog has a six pack, a tail and new shoes.
Jeff Tucker, head cheerleading coach, said the changes were made because the previous suit, created in fall 1999, had many problems. He said the suit was heavily padded, which made it very hot and difficult for the student inside to move around.
A student who wears the SuperFrog suit said the old suit was lined with about 8 to 10 inches of cotton padding.
“There was no circulation in the suit and body heat could not escape,” he said. “If the weather was hot, it could be very unsafe.”
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Opening holes
Offensive line use smash mouth football to quiet doubts
By Kelly Morris
Skiff Staff
Head coach Gary Patterson has always been fond of saying the most physical team usually wins on Saturdays.
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Defense holds Mustangs back, scores two touchdowns
By Brandon Ortiz
Sports Editor
It was a sentiment echoed by coaches and players before the start of the season. The young and inexperienced TCU football team wanted to be at the top of its game before playing Houston in its Conference USA opener Sept. 29.
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Frogs claim men’s and women’s individual titles
By Quinten Boyd
Skiff Staff
The men’s and women’s cross country teams entered Saturday’s season opener at the UTA Movin’ Mavs Cross Country Challenge with the hopes of continuing their ascent in the rankings.
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