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TCU 360

New TABC policy questionable

Published Mar 28, 2006

People choosing to drink in local bars may be faced with more than a pounding headache and extreme nausea the morning after a night of fun.Thanks to a recent decision to send undercover officers of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission into bars in search of people who are publicly intoxicated, local bar patrons may want to reconsider just how much they plan on drinking when they head out on the town.

Baseball: Frogs bats go cold in 5-1 loss to Central Florida

Published Mar 25, 2006

The Horned Frogs could not find any offense Saturday afternoon in their game against the University of Central Florida. The Frogs dropped the contest with a score of 5-1 to even the series 1-1.TCU (12-13) would allow the first run from UCF (15-11) to score on a wild pitch from junior pitcher Brad Furnish. Furnish had four walks and seven strikeouts in five innings.

The defense stepped up for TCU as senior center fielder Ryan Pack threw out base runner Kiko Vazquez at home plate in the top of the fourth inning.

Frogs beat Golden Knights 2-1

Frogs beat Golden Knights 2-1

Published Mar 25, 2006

Behind Jake Arrieta - and with the help of some shaky Central Florida outfield defense - the Horned Frogs beat preseason third-team All-American Tim Bascom and the Golden Knights 2-1 Friday night at Lupton Stadium.Arrieta, a sophomore right-hander, pitched seven innings, allowing only one early run, while giving up seven hits, striking out nine and walking one.

"Everything was going after that first inning," said Arrieta, who improved to 5-2 on the season. "After that, I just got on a role."

TCU takes 5-3 loss,UCF takes series

Published Mar 25, 2006

The TCU Frogs need to work on hitting and swinging the bat better if they want to win more games, junior left field Chad Huffman said."We have to work on the little things," Huffman said. "We have to start getting our bunts down, getting hits in clutch situations.that's just got to come."

Huffman, who came into Sunday's game with a batting average of .343, recorded a double for the Frogs in the seventh inning in TCU's 5-3 loss to UCF (16-11).

Huffman also said the team needs to find a way to "get the job done."

the big dig

the big dig

Published Mar 24, 2006

Construction of four new residence halls doesn't begin until June 1, but preparations are well under way.Workers have begun moving utility lines in the circle drive and the grassy area between Frog Fountain and the faculty parking to service the new residence halls and student union, said Harold Leeman, associate director for major projects.

Parking and traffic patterns will not change because of construction during this semester, said Steve McGee, TCU chief of police.

TCU Police get new logo, courtesy of design student

Published Mar 24, 2006

It took her an hour to come up with a design that will become the staple of TCU Police.Maelen Richie, a sophomore interior design major, created a body design for the new Dodge Durango patrol vehicles TCU Police has been preparing for operation since Spring Break, Detective Kelly Ham said.

After TCU Police had carried the same vehicle design for about 10 years, TCU Police Chief Steve McGee knew it was time for something new, Ham said.

Teams to compete in event raising money for children

Published Mar 24, 2006

Grab your gloves, buy your peanuts and Cracker Jacks and make your way out to the ballpark.The ladies of Chi Omega are hosting their annual spring fundraiser, Frats at Bat, at the intramural fields today and Saturday. Frats at Bat is a two-day campuswide men's softball tournament benefiting the North Texas Make-A-Wish Foundation.

According to its Web site, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to "enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy."

Up ‘Til Dawn celebrates year of hard work, dedication

Published Mar 24, 2006

A year of fundraising will be rewarded Friday night during the Up 'Til Dawn finale party.Up 'Til Dawn is a student-run organization that has been raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., for more than six years. Last year, the organization raised more than $50,000.

The finale party is a reward for students who supported the organization throughout the year by participating in projects, such as letter-writing campaigns where participants write to inform friends and family about the hospital and ask for donations.

Rifle: Shooter breaks TCU record

Published Mar 24, 2006

The stereotype of men being the only ones who shoot guns has been as dominant as the association of seeing John Wayne in a cowboy hat; it's just natural. With that being said, there is a growing trend of women having more and more staying power in the world of competitive shooting. Here at TCU, senior Celeste Green has proven she is not only one of the best female shooters in the country, but she is also one of the best shooters in the country period.

Women's Tennis: Team looks to advance doubles play, coach says

Women’s Tennis: Team looks to advance doubles play, coach says

Published Mar 24, 2006

When the women's tennis players hit the courts this Friday in their home match against the Wyoming Cowgirls, they will be looking to improve their doubles matches, thanks to some changing of doubles teams,...

Artists should speak out

Published Mar 24, 2006

Two razor-thin presidential elections, a controversial war and questionable domestic policies have sent many people to either side of the political room, creating the most divisive time for the United States since the 1960s.In tumultuous times, it's only natural for people to speak out - either for or against an issue.

"Artists, be they painters, actors, writers or musicians, have a responsibility to reflect and interpret the world around them," said DJ Shadow, a popular, underground, San Francisco musician, in a statement on www.zackdelarocha.com.

Incriminating pictures do not belong on Facebook

Incriminating pictures do not belong on Facebook

Published Mar 24, 2006

Imagine for a moment you are sitting in your dorm, apartment, house or whatever type of residence you may live in, and there is an ominous knock at the door. If you're like me, you don't get up from the bed, the couch or your desk; you just yell "Come in!"In walks a campus police officer who hands you a ticket and tells you that you have received an alcohol violation for having alcohol in your dorm room. You say, "Huh? But officer, there is no alcohol in this room."