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Talking trash: Why landfills need to be tossed

Published Oct 4, 2005

Americans contribute millions of tons in solid waste each year. While many have made strides to reduce the waste in landfills through recycling programs, others continue to contribute a massive amount of waste to our landfills every day. Considering how heavily packaged processed foods are and how we use paper products as if there is no tomorrow, it is no wonder landfills are jam-packed.

TCU beats New Mexico, looks to improve

Published Oct 4, 2005

The Horned Frog football team continued its dominance over Mountain West competition with a 49-28 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.Junior quarterback Jeff Ballard, starting for an injured Tye Gunn, came out and proved that he belonged with the starting unit.

Ballard not only had success in the air, going 16-28 with 192 passing yards and no interceptions, but he also did his best impersonation of freshman tailback Aaron Brown, rushing nine times for 83 yards and four touchdowns, including a 56-yard run for a score.

Students need to pay attention

Published Oct 4, 2005

After the September death of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, the fate of the nation's highest court, and John G. Roberts Jr.'s place in it, has been a hot topic.But since being confirmed by the Senate...

Shooting Frogs finish third in Invitational

Published Oct 4, 2005

TCU hosted two of the top eight rifle teams in the country, and both finished ahead of the third-place Shooting Frogs at the five-team Horned Frog Invitational over the weekend.Tournament champion Nevada set the pace with a combined score in the air rifle and .22-caliber smallbore competition of 4,644, Texas-El Paso came in second, shooting a 4,591, and the Frogs finished 169 points of the pace with a score of 4,475. Texas A&M and New Mexico Military Institute ended the weekend in fourth and fifth respectively, well off the winning mark.

Local band shows strengths

Published Sep 30, 2005

In the three years that have passed since Green River Ordinance recorded its first EP, "Breaking the Surface," the band has matured into one that combines probing lyrics with infectious melodies. The result of this growth is their debut full-length album, "The Beauty of Letting Go."Originally intending to release a four-song demo CD, the band members changed their minds when they found themselves unhappy with the initial product.

Pulling fire alarm serious offense, not funny prank

Published Sep 30, 2005

About a week ago, I did something college students never do: I got up early. Not just a few minutes early, or even an hour early, but almost 2 1/2 hours early.But this wasn't by choice, and it wasn't because...

Frogs shoot for victory at tourney

Published Sep 30, 2005

The events of Frog Family Weekend give old and new friends a chance to catch up and shoot the breeze. Or, for the women's rifle team, just shoot.The TCU rifle team will host its 15th annual Horned Frog Invitational this weekend, competing against New Mexico Military Institute, Nevada, Texas-El Paso and Texas A&M.

Some of the shooters said they have set individual goals of improvement.

"I am looking to give myself a good starting basis," freshman Tanya Gorin said.

Roberts confirmed as Chief Justice

Published Sep 30, 2005

John Roberts' confirmation as the 17th chief justice of the United States is a significant achievement for the Bush administration, a political science professor said Thursday."John Roberts was an ideal choice for Bush," political science professor Donald Jackson said. "The president wants to leave a lasting impact on the Supreme Court and nominating a young chief justice is a great way to do that. He could serve for twenty years or more."

Dorms raise money for Katrina

Published Sep 30, 2005

When resident assistants from campus residence halls gathered Wednesday night in Milton Daniel Hall, a collection of donations for hurricane victims punctuated the standard fare of awards and announcements.Barbara Hawkins, the associate director of residential life, said the RA all-hall is basically for RAs on campus to get together, make announcements and give out individual awards.

NAACP: Diversity issue persists at TCU

Published Sep 30, 2005

More than 50 students filled the Brown-Lupton Student Center Lounge Thursday to hear concerns TCU's NAACP chapter has with diversity on campus.The forum was a follow-up to last year's April meeting during which the chapter began its campaign for diversity awareness.

"The NAACP at TCU has collaborated the Chancellor (Victor) Boschini and we are at the point of implementation and action," said Allison Robinson, vice president of the chapter. "We need student participation from all organizations in the TCU community."

Promoting health

Published Sep 30, 2005

About 63 percent of Texas adults are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site, but the University Recreation Center wants to make sure that rate is lower on campus.Trey Morrison, assistant director for Campus Recreation fitness and wellness, says thatwith the new TCU Student Fitness Program, Campus Recreation looks to educate and train students to become healthier.

"We are trying to change lifestyles of a whole generation," Morrison said. "We hope to eliminate some obesity."

Family Weekend kicks off today with array of activities

Published Sep 30, 2005

Grab your safari hat and enjoy a weekend in the jungle for this year's Family Weekend.Family Weekend, which starts today, brings together students and their parents for a weekend of music, dancing, barbecue and football. Programming Council is in charge of the event.

"I think that having parents weekend really brings everyone together at TCU," said Jayne Hermann, a sophomore fashion merchandising major. "It is a great way to meet new people and share the TCU experience with your parents."