TCU 360

Spoon steals spotlight again

Published Jan 26, 2006

Spoon continues to be one of indie rock's most consistently top-notch acts and more pertinently, one of Texas' finest bands.Spanning three tracks and one video, Spoon's most recent EP, "Sister Jack," is more than the latest edition to a completist's collection.

At just under 14 minutes, the single offers 2005's "Gimme Fiction" standout track "Sister Jack," a remix of "I Turn My Camera On" by John McEntire and a previously unreleased track, "Sunday Morning Wednesday Night."

The video can be found on the disc, in your choice of two different dimensions.

Q&A with Chad Huffman

Published Jan 26, 2006

Junior infielder (and quarterback) Chad Huffman sits down with Sports Editor Travis Stewart for a few candid - if not surprising - answers.Whis is better, baseball or football?

Whew ... tough question. They both bring something good to the table. Football is a little more intense because, obviously, you have 50,000 fans in the stands. Baseball is a little more even keel of a game.

Who's your weirdest teammate on the baseball team?

Playing in baseball means you got a bunch of weird guys ... including myself.

Weight-loss drug poses danger

Published Jan 26, 2006

An overweight American is determined to shed a few pounds but realizes that poses a few problems. Exercise? Sorry, sweat stings his eyes. Fruits and vegetables? Only if they come deep fried. Self control?...

Online Special: On the Horizon…

Published Jan 26, 2006

Belle and Sebastian look to have a busy year planned. Along with gearing up for their longest-ever U.S. tour, the Glaswegian popsters look to release "The Life Pursuit" on Feb. 5 as their sixth full-length record. The lead-off single, "Funny Little Frog," nods to the band's acoustic popster past but also expounds on the formula with more elegant rhythms and hooks that sound straight out of the '70s. "Frog" plays to Belle and Sebastian's strengths, strong hooks and catchy melodies.Beth Orton, "Conceived," from "Comfort of Strangers"

Online Extended Version: ‘Underworld’ story evolves

Published Jan 26, 2006

"Underworld: Evolution," sequel to the 2003 film "Underworld," has enough action and gore to please the casual viewer, but the complex story line may leave many confused.In spite of this, moviegoers flocked...

New representatives express goals

Published Jan 25, 2006

The 2006 student-body officers were inaugurated Tuesday night in the Kelly Alumni Center at the 92nd annual SGA Officer Inauguration.About 100 people were in attendance to see student body officers, and members of the House of Representatives, Programing Council and Judicial Board sworn in by Chief Justice Neal M. Jackson.

Former President Dave Watson said the inauguration symbolizes a leadership journey for the upcoming year.

Residence halls to implement wireless plans, student says

Published Jan 25, 2006

Students are interested in making TCU's entire campus wireless and installing new classroom technology, said a student representing undergraduates on the Computer and Telecommunications Committee.Matt Madderra, a junior computer information technology major, serves as the chairman for the student subcommittee creating a new technology plan for the 2006 fiscal year.

Madderra sent an e-mail to all students last week requesting their input about campus technology.

Alumna pours taste into area stores

Published Jan 25, 2006

A TCU alumna and her husband left positions in the corporate world to open The Wine Frog, an importer and distributor of small-label wines.Natalie and Jacques de La GiraudiÂre said they opened The Wine Frog over two years ago because they wanted freedom and independence in a business.

"We were ready to risk everything to have something of our own," Natalie de La GiraudiÂre said.

She said the name Wine Frog is derived from the derogative term "French frog" and is also a "wink to the local mascot."

Frogs to host No. 20 ranked BYU Cougars

Published Jan 25, 2006

The Lady Frogs (10-6, 4-1) will look to improve their losing record against ranked teams tonight when they play No. 20 BYU (15-1, 4-0) at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.TCU, which was outscored 391-282 in its five losses to top 25 teams this season, got its only win over a ranked opponent on Jan. 11 against then-No. 18 New Mexico. That victory marked the first in the four-game winning streak the Lady Frogs will look to extend tonight.

Head coach Jeff Mittie said BYU is not only a complete team, but an efficient one as well.

Recycling needs more attention, action

Published Jan 25, 2006

For TCU students, destroying the environment and trashing valuable resources isn't merely a bad habit - it's a way of life.But how can one blame them when the university itself fails to implement a successful recycling program, or at the very least, make students aware that recycling actually does exist on campus?

It is perplexing to realize that this campus is the same one that, in 1990, won a Clean Cities "Good Neighbor" Award for recycling, according to a recent Skiff article. Now the university doesn't even come close to such a standing.

Interest peaks as signing day approaches

Published Jan 25, 2006

TCU football recruitment is gearing up for the 2006 season with three recent high school commitments.Jimmy Young, a wide receiver from Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, La.; Wayne Daniels, a defensive end from Kilgore High School; and Clarence Leatch, a defensive end from Tatum High School, have all made verbal commitments within the past week to attend and play football at TCU.

According to NCAA rules, head coach Gary Patterson is currently barred from commenting on the Horned Frogs' recruitment progress.

Many use energy drinks in place of healthy habits

Published Jan 25, 2006

Wake up at 6 a.m. Drink a Red Bull. Rush to campus praying to find any parking. Drink a Red Bull. Attend class, grab lunch and spend the rest of the evening cramped in a corner at the library. Drink Red Bull intermittently throughout the night. In the fast-paced, competitive world of today's collegian, students around the nation are reaching for anything to give them that extra surge of energy for a long day's work.

But research shows that these cans of sugar may be doing more harm then many consumers realize.