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‘Locks’ improves self-image

Published Mar 7, 2006

Imagine waking up day after day, looking in the mirror and seeing a person who is not like everyone else for the simple reason that he or she does not have any hair.In a world so consumed with outward appearance and model and movie star-quality beauty, a child suffering from medical hair loss is like a small fish trying to survive in shark-infested waters.

But there is hope and a way of helping. Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children 18 years old or younger suffering from long-term medical hair loss.

Baseball: Team looking to fill fourth rotation spot with senior

Published Mar 7, 2006

With a starting staff that racked up 38 strikeouts against Florida Atlantic this weekend, TCU head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle is justifiably confident in his top three pitchers. Now he's just looking for one more.

"The challenge now is we got to find that fourth guy," Schlossnagle said. "I'll match our starting pitching up with anybody in the country."

He'll send senior right-hander Shawn Ferguson to the mound tonight with an eye on solidifying that final spot in the rotation against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Men's Basketball: New season starts tonight in tourney

Men’s Basketball: New season starts tonight in tourney

Published Mar 7, 2006

Senior guard Nile Murry said the TCU Horned Frogs (6-24, 2-14) are beginning an entirely new season tonight when they take on the Colorado State Rams in the first round of the Mountain West Conference tournament. "Oh, this is definitely a brand-new season," Murry said. "The regular season records really don't mean anything now."

The Frogs are coming off of a regular season that saw only two wins in conference play; one of the only bright points about that is one of those wins came against the Rams in an 85-72 home victory Jan. 21.

Motorists should take care driving on wet roadways

Motorists should take care driving on wet roadways

Published Mar 7, 2006

Driving to Arlington a few weeks ago for what turned into a wild goose chase, I was stunned at the downright idiotic driving. A number of cars on the verge of stopping in the middle of the highway, not using headlights and following cars too closely. The worst part of the incredible chaos was that it was all caused by drivers who were clueless of precautions to take when driving in rain. Yes, the roads were a bit hazardous that day, and I understand that people were just trying to prevent accidents in their overly cautious reduction of speed.

'Real' ads better for buyer

‘Real’ ads better for buyer

Published Mar 7, 2006

In today's society, advertising is ubiquitous.Every day we see ads in the newspaper, on television, on the radio, on billboards, on the Internet, at the beginning of movies, on T-shirts, on race cars and drivers' uniforms, tacked to walls or chalked on sidewalks.

And many of these are endorsed by paid models, actors or celebrities.

In our day and age, we take it for granted that models and actors, as well as various other celebrities, sell us stuff. But why?

Your View: Stars and Stripes should outshine state flags

Published Mar 7, 2006

When I decided to come to Texas for school, I knew that I would be surrounded by Texans and their overwhelming sense of state pride, and I haven't been wrong.The fact that Texas was its own country and that its citizens can vote every so many years whether they want to stay in the Union are among the many reasons I have been told that Texas is better than my state.

And I will admit that there is a lot of reasons that Texans should be proud.

Pitcher dominates in Frogs 10-5 victory

Pitcher dominates in Frogs 10-5 victory

Published Mar 4, 2006

One night after Jake Arrieta struck out 13 Florida Atlantic hitters, TCU received another great performance out of their starting pitcher to fuel a 10-5 victory.Sophomore starting pitcher Sam Demel struck out a career-high 14 Owl hitters. Demel scattered six hits and allowed two walks in seven innings of work.

"That's tough to do in college baseball with the aluminum bats," said ead oach Jim Schlossnagle. "Jake and Sam are real good pitchers and when they are on they have a chance to be as dominant as anybody."

Team wins opener against Florida Atlantic

Published Mar 4, 2006

Friday night's clash between TCU and Florida Atlantic looked like it would be a battle between two strong sophomore right-handers, but it turned out to be a one-man show.TCU's Jake Arrieta turned in a masterful performance to lead the No. 21 Frogs over FAU and preseason All-American pitcher Mickey Storey 5-1 at Lupton Stadium.

Arrieta, who has four of TCU's seven wins this season, struck out a career-high 13 Owls in eight scoreless innings allowing two hits and walking two.

Frogs drop finale against Florida Atlantic

Published Mar 4, 2006

A hard-hit ball off a pitcher's chest isn't usually cause for a team to celebrate, but it was for Florida Atlantic on Sunday at Lupton Stadium. With one out and in the ninth inning, a shot up the middle off the bat of TCU catcher Andrew Walker looked like it would send the Frogs home with a three-game series sweep, but instead turned into the double play that sealed a 4-3 victory for the Owls.

NCAA rightfully takes initiative

Published Mar 3, 2006

For too long the NCAA has been a toothless snake, weaving and bobbing its head threateningly at U.S. academic institutions while never daring to finally strike.And then, just like that, it went for the jugular - 65 jugulars in fact.

The NCAA announced Wednesday that 99 teams at 65 universities will be losing scholarships for failing to meet student-athlete academic standards. Although this represents only a minute fraction of Division-I sports nationwide, even the smallest action is better than the lack of effort America is growing accustomed to.

Coach says team 'confident' with pitching

Coach says team ‘confident’ with pitching

Published Mar 3, 2006

Three days after the Horned Frogs were able to find little consistency on the mound in Tuesday's loss to Dallas Baptist, TCU will kick off a weekend series against Florida Atlantic at 7 p.m. today in a game that has all the makings of a classic pitcher duel.Both teams will be starting pitchers who have already made an impact this season; TCU will be using sophomore Jake Arrieta (3-0, 1.96 ERA) against FAU ace Mickey Storey (2-1, 2.59 ERA).

Track: Squad aims for final shot at qualifying

Published Mar 3, 2006

Select members of the TCU track team will leave today to compete in three last-chance meets this weekend as a final attempt to qualify for the NCAA Championships next weekend.Head coach Darryl Anderson said only the top 16 in the NCAA will be eligible to compete at the championships next week. He also said the meets this weekend at LSU, Iowa State and Notre Dame will give runners a final shot at improving or ensuring their rankings.

"You're going because you want to either get in the top 16 or stay in the top 16," Anderson said.