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TCU 360

Big Shots

Published Feb 2, 2007

This year's official Super Bowl colors may be orange and blue, but a hint of Horned Frog purple will be in the air Sunday.Horned Frog football will add another chapter to its storied history Sunday in Miami when former Frogs defensive end Bo Schobel and offensive tackle Michael Toudouze suit up for the AFC champion Indianapolis Colts in their Super Bowl XLI showdown with the NFC champion the Chicago Bears. Schobel plans to play a role on special teams, while Toudouze, who is currently on their practice squad, will not be active, but will be in uniform Sunday.

Moveable Webcam gives view of campus

Published Feb 2, 2007

Big brother is not the only one watching you; other students can use a camera to spy on the campus construction - and anyone going to and from the Student Center.One of the 55 cameras around campus can be manipulated by students to watch the construction 24 hours a day by going to the TCU Web site and clicking the link to the campus construction page.

Every person who logs onto the camera has 30 seconds to change the direction of the camera, said Sgt. Kelly Ham of the TCU Police.

Alternative Attractions

Published Feb 2, 2007

Tired of going to the movies? Sick of the same old parties? Believe it or not, there's more to do in Cowtown and its surrounding areas than you think. Here are a few ideas to broaden your horizons and...

Team faces off with alumni Saturday

Team faces off with alumni Saturday

Published Feb 2, 2007

The baseball team faces its first opponent of the spring Saturday against more than 40 former Frogs in the annual alumni game.The game gives players a final chance to refine their skills and provides alumni the opportunity to see their old teammates, as well as build a connection with current players, head coach Jim Schlossnagle said.

Junior catcher Andrew Walker said the game is competitive but has its lighter moments.

"Coach keeps us competitive, but we get excited for it," Walker said. "There's joking and messing around though. It's real special."

Athletes slighted by Title IX

Published Feb 2, 2007

Ever wonder why TCU doesn't have a men's soccer team? The answer lies in a complicated educational amendment called Title IX.

More than 30 years ago, Title IX was passed with the intention of creating an equal playing field, so to speak, for men and women in both education and athletics. The stipulation is that a school receiving federal funding cannot discriminate on the basis of gender.

In layman's terms, this means any women's activity or athletic team must receive the same funding as the men receive and must not be underrepresented in numbers or facilities.

Core curriculum hinders students

Published Feb 2, 2007

For university officials around the nation, one of the most pressing issues in regard to the core curriculum is the debate over what exactly students need to know in the 21st century.The fundamental idea...

Sweeteners may unsweeten life

Published Feb 2, 2007

Artificial sweeteners may sound like a sweet alternative to real sugar, but they can cause health problems for the future. Since the discovery of low-calorie sweeteners, health experts have been suspicious...

Chicago defense won’t stop Colts

Published Feb 2, 2007

The 2006-07 NFL season will come to an end Sunday with Super Bowl XLI in Miami, with kickoff set for 5:25 p.m.This year, the AFC's Indianapolis Colts (12-4) will take on the NFC's Chicago Bears (13-3) in a matchup that will pit strength against strength.

The Colts are touted as one of the top offensive teams in the league. They rank third in total offense, while the Bears have what might be the best defense in the NFL, which ranked fifth in total defense.

University should disclose full sustainability results

Published Feb 1, 2007

TCU was graded by the Sustainable Endowment Institute, and the grade the university received would send any parent running toward a parent-teacher conference.Overall, the university scored a D but was hit with an F in two areas concerning investment practices.

The institute evaluated the university endowment's ability to meet the needs of the present without impairing future generations.

Werewolf romance no Oscar contender

Published Feb 1, 2007

The new chick flick "Blood and Chocolate" will meet the expectations of budding romantics but not veteran moviegoers.From the producers of both "Underworld" movies, this film leaps into the world of werewolves.

But, in this film, there is a new spin.

The creatures are not vicious, blood-sucking animals but humans with the mystical ability to transform into wolves.

Smokin’ & Sizzlin’

Published Feb 1, 2007

Looking back through the history of film, one can easily notice the evolution from methodical films of the past to the new fast-paced pictures of today that cater to the instant-gratification needs of today's youth."Smokin' Aces" epitomizes this growing trend even when tackling the seedy world of the mob, a genre that has, in the past, produced extremely long, meticulous films such as "Goodfellas" and the genre's flagship "The Godfather."

Zellweger, McGregor together again to portray creation of Peter Rabbit

Published Feb 1, 2007

Chris Noonan's whimsical and charming film "Miss Potter" is guaranteed to enchant audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Enter the world of Beatrix Potter, beloved author and artist of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," among many other children's books. Potter was also an accomplished artist and philanthropist, who donated lands to the National Trust of Great Britain.

"Potter" gives us a glimpse into the eccentric Victorian woman's life, inspiration and her deep love for her fiancee Warne.