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Track brings home gold

Published Feb 7, 2006

The TCU track and field team continues to push the season's medal count even higher.The Flyin' Frogs took home eight golds Feb. 4 after a dominant showing at the Wes Kittley Open at Texas Tech University and swept the medal stands in two different events.

Head coach Darryl Anderson said he was pleased with the squad's strong result.

"I thought it went fairly well," Anderson said. "When you come out of it with eight wins, it's always a plus."

America's job not finished in Iraq

America’s job not finished in Iraq

Published Feb 7, 2006

One of the biggest questions over the past few years has been whether the United States should have gotten involved, much less stayed involved, in Iraq. There appears to be a different opinion with each person you ask.American forces began hostilities against Iraq on March 19, 2003, after the U.S.-imposed deadline for Saddam Hussein and his sons to leave Iraq expired. Since that time, the world has witnessed the fall of Hussein's regime and his capture nine months later on Dec. 13, 2003.

Talk is cheap; get involved on campus

Published Feb 7, 2006

It's not uncommon to sit in the Main and hear students complain about Student Government Association. I suppose they have every right to when they spend enormous amounts of money to attend a school like TCU. Part of a student's tuition goes toward events put on by Programming Council and improvements proposed by the House of Student Representatives. I've been a member of House for two years, and I see everything that goes on, and it's a ton.What irritates me is when people don't know or care to know what SGA does.

Unoccupied House seats calls for 2nd voting round

Published Feb 7, 2006

Students can vote to fill 23 of 26 vacant seats in the House of Student Representatives between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. today at my.tcu.edu, the Student Government Association elections and regulations chairwoman said.Tori Hutchens, chairwoman, said seats are available because they were not filled initially or the previously elected representatives could no longer hold their positions for varying reasons.

"Between this semester and last, class schedules and time commitments have changed, so many seats are open for new representatives," she said.

Psychology research aims to benefit Parkinson’s disease victims

Published Feb 7, 2006

The TCU psychology department is researching the prevention of diseases such as Parkinson's, said an expert of human behavior.Tim Barth, chairman of the psychology department, said that by creating the...

Jazzman’s Cafe may transition to new location, manager says

Published Feb 7, 2006

Low sales, profits and student traffic have led to an uncertain future for Jazzman's Caf‚.TCU Dining Services and the dining committee, a group of students and faculty members interested in the dining options on campus, have been meeting in recent weeks to discuss the possible options to increase business at Jazzman's Caf‚, located in the basement of the Tucker Technology Center, or move it to a new location, said Rick Flores, general manager of Dining Services.

University endowment almost reaches previous $1 billion pinnacle

Published Feb 7, 2006

Following a severe drop earlier this decade, the TCU endowment has nearly recovered to its peak level of $1 billion.Although the endowment reached $1 billion in 2000, economic troubles in the stock markets and 9/11 led to a dramatic decline throughout the early part of this decade, assistant treasurer Dick Hoban said.

Despite the continuation of the war, the stock markets and, in turn, the endowment have experienced recovery, said Mauricio Rodriguez, chairman of the department of finance.

Students dig Mayan dirt

Students dig Mayan dirt

Published Feb 7, 2006

Students will have the chance to experience the lush rainforests and shady trees of Belize while excavating thousands of ancient Mayan artifacts in a two-week research program this summer, said the program's director. For the past 14 summers, the nonprofit Maya Research Program has given students, regardless of their majors, the chance to participate in a two-week field research session in the Blue Creek Village in Belize, a country in Central America.

Step show start of coprogramming

Published Feb 7, 2006

With the speakers blasting Lil' Jon's "Snap ya fingers," that's exactly what the performers did Saturday evening at the first annual Funkytown Stompdown step show competition.The show raised more than $1,700 in ticket sales, which will be donated to charities decided on by the Eta Psi chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the sorority members of Zeta Tau Alpha, the event's hosts, in the coming weeks.

Jerret Holmes, a senior Alpha Phi Alpha member, said he was pleased with the success of the event and the positive response of the people in attendance.

Special: Coach: Men’s golf looks to develop young team

Published Feb 3, 2006

Although early season struggles have slowed down the men's golf team, the Horned Frogs look to rebound by starting the spring season with a trip to Hawaii for the Waikoloa Intercollegiate Invitational.After coming off a fall season, which saw the Horned Frogs enjoy success in several national polls, head coach Bill Montigel said TCU is working harder than ever to ensure success in its new home, the Mountain West Conference.

Krispy Kreme unoriginal; new treats needed

Krispy Kreme unoriginal; new treats needed

Published Feb 3, 2006

Why is Fort Worth the 14th fattest city in America? Doughnuts!Out of the 50 cities Men's Fitness surveyed in 2005, Fort Worth had the most doughnut shops per capita - four times the national average.

Doughnuts are amazing. They are round, sugary cakes that feel good in the mouth. Who could resist such a thing?

It's no wonder that doughnuts are a favorite snack food. When someone brings treats to work or school, he or she nearly always brings doughnuts. After all, who doesn't prefer sugary fun breakfast food to wholesome bagels?

Special: Women’s golf riding short game to victory

Published Feb 3, 2006

The women's golf team, having already completed a portion of its season, is ready to move to the culmination of the year's efforts. Head coach Angie Ravaioli-Larkin said the team is looking forward to the new semester.

"Going into the spring, we are coming off some good momentum from our tournaments in the fall," Ravaioli-Larkin said. "Everybody is confident and feelings for the spring are really high. I think we are expecting some great things for ourselves, concentrating on what we are capable of doing."