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Intramurals appeal to all

Intramurals appeal to all

Published Sep 28, 2005

There is more than one football team on TCU's campus.The intramural football season started Monday, and there are 87 men's, women's and co-rec teams signed up to play this year.

"This is the highest we have ever had," Cristie Carpenter, assistant director intramurals and sports clubs, said Tuesday. "Intramural football is the biggest sport we have in the fall."

Why are there so many people playing intramural football?

"It helps keep the competitive juices flowing," Charlie Spiegel, a sophomore finance major, said.

TCU ranked 12th in fitness

TCU ranked 12th in fitness

Published Sep 28, 2005

In the matter of survival of the fittest, TCU prevailed - or at least according to one magazine.TCU students have leapt over common college obstacles such as pizza, alcohol, late night snacks and lack of sleep to beat out 648 other schools, becoming the 12th fittest college in the nation, according to the October issue of Men's Fitness magazine.

To some faculty members and students, the ranking makes sense.

"The bulk of students are doing what they have to do to stay healthy," said Trey Morrison, assistant director of fitness and wellness for campus recreation.

Sports clubs get ready for new year

Published Sep 28, 2005

Molly Musselman spends 18 hours a week exercising her horse for the upcoming polo season. Musselman, along with several friends and some advisers, helped start the polo club team at TCU last year. In its premier season, the polo team won its first tournament.

Musselman said she hopes for an even more successful second season.

"I am really excited about this year," Musselman, a sophomore premajor, said. "Last week, we had a ton of new girls come out to practice, so everything is going really well."

TCU obligated by mission statement to pay living wage

Published Sep 28, 2005

Most people likely believe each individual has certain rights that are guaranteed simply by their humanity. Since food and shelter are fundamental needs, these things should be guaranteed to all people. Minimum wage is hardly enough to sustain a family, and many people, especially immigrant workers or those with little education, have to work multiple jobs to make enough money to pay rent. The concept of a living wage has emerged to remedy this problem.

Gender-based hiring unfair

Published Sep 28, 2005

There are people who think women might not be as qualified as men to coach certain male sports.If a female is more qualified to coach a sport, gender should not be a factor in hiring at all.

Yes, men might respond better to a male coach than a female coach, but we're in the 19th century where women have roles of authority over men both in the government and in the business world.

To say a qualified candidate should not be hired because the person is a woman is an archaic idea.

Texas towns offer perfect fall getaway

Published Sep 28, 2005

A favorite pasttime for many college students is the unforgettable road trip taken with good friends. With the fading of summer and Fall Break just around the corner, an inexpensive road trip is the perfect...

Lost in a sea of not-so-deep thoughts

Published Sep 28, 2005

Last week, I took a break from writing a column to clear my head and hope for something worthy to write about.I can't think of anything to talk about because I have a million thoughts running through my head. So without further ado, let's get to it.

I just turned 23 years old on Sept. 9. What else do I have left?

I guess all I have left to look forward to is turning 25, having my insurance lower and then awaiting my impending death.

Volleyball downs North Texas in three games

Volleyball downs North Texas in three games

Published Sep 28, 2005

The screams of more than 300 fans filled the University Recreation Center's Special Events Gym on Tuesday night as the TCU volleyball team defeated local rival North Texas in three games.Sophomore outside hitter Talaya Whitfield led the charge for the Horned Frogs with 16 kills and junior middle blocker Anna Vaughn added four blocks to lead the team a 30-25 win in each game.

Sophomore middle blocker LeMeita Smith also added 12 kills for the Frogs.

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Frogs and Cowboys eerily similar thus far

Published Sep 28, 2005

Is it just me, or are there some similarities between our Horned Frogs and the Dallas Cowboys? Because I'm a pretty big fan of both those teams, and, lately, the games on Sundays have seemed eerily familiar to what I saw the afternoon before.Especially this past weekend.

TCU against Brigham Young and the Cowboys against the 49ers were basically the same game.

In both instances, it was one storied team I like playing another storied team on the road.

Ready for the worst, got the best

Published Sep 27, 2005

We were very lucky, but were also very prepared.For those of you not following Hurricane Rita, going to hurricane parties or commenting on the lack of storms, the hurricane completely missed Fort Worth.While...

Ballard provides Horned Frogs a change of pace

Published Sep 27, 2005

With quarterback Tye Gunn lost to a shoulder injury and Brigham Young up 34-16 late in the third quarter, reserve quarterback Jeff Ballard took the reins of a TCU team that had not scored an offensive touchdown all day.How quickly a game can change.

In only his second collegiate outing, Ballard passed for 150 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Horned Frogs to a 51-50 overtime victory Saturday.

"First I was nervous for Tye, but then I knew I had to go in there and get it done," Ballard said.

Walk-ons impress coach, team

Published Sep 27, 2005

The Horned Frog women's tennis team went to Denton to play at the North Texas invitational over the weekend.TCU's walk-ons competed in the tournament. Sophomore Melissa Ber‚ won a consolation title with two victories in the singles tournament.

She defeated her opponent Austin Mills 1-6, 6-1, 10-7 prior to her straight sweep of Marissa Brown 6-2, 6-4.

Ber‚ was not the only player to snatch a victory as sophomore Lindsay McBride got her first win this season over her opponent Deanna Carrillo, 6-1, 6-0.