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Extra day of rush a smart move by council

Published Nov 2, 2009

The Interfraternity Council's move to approve the addition of an extra day to the rush process to give potential members more time to review fraternities should be applauded.Joining a fraternity is not...

The Office assistant director gives students advice

‘The Office’ assistant director gives students advice

Published Nov 2, 2009

Rusty Mahmood graduated from college with a business degree thinking he would work in an office, but he didn't expect to find himself working on NBC's "The Office," where he is the show's assistant director.Mahmood...

Veteran mental health policy sheds negative light

Published Nov 2, 2009

Regardless of one's stance on the United States' involvement in warfare, there is a widely accepted and universally understood policy of inherent respect for veterans. These men and women have subjected themselves to what many of us will never be able to imagine, all in the name of guaranteeing the safety and welfare of citizens at home. We revere the efforts of these soldiers on our behalf with two days of national holiday, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. After all, it is through the continued defense provided by these people that we have enjoyed the liberties we experience today.

Baseball’s human error factor could affect World Series

Published Nov 2, 2009

With all the blown calls in the Major League Baseball postseason this year, the league should expand its use of replay to improve the quality of the game.

Currently, the MLB only uses replay for "boundary calls," which are calls that focus on whether or not a home run had gone over the fence or whether a home run was fair of foul. This new rule was only introduced to the game in August 2008 after a plethora of missed home run calls that season. Baseball is the only sport that seems to be resistant to using replay to get the call right.

Choral music professor dies of heart attack

Choral music professor dies of heart attack

Published Nov 2, 2009

Professor of choral music Ron Shirey, who brought national attention to the university's choir program, died of a heart attack Sunday."He is known around the country as one of the finest university choir...

Horned Frogs claim 41-0 victory over Rebels

Horned Frogs claim 41-0 victory over Rebels

Published Oct 31, 2009

The Horned Frogs might not need another LaDainian Tomlinson if their tailback by committee system keeps working so well.

The Frogs (8-0, 4-0) racked up 390 yards on the ground en route to a 41-0 victory over the UNLV Rebels (3-6, 1-4).



Senior tailback Joseph Turner, who averaged 6.5 yards per carry in the win, said that sharing the ball with his fellow runners has its benefits when it comes to staying energized.



"I can tell that we stay fresh," Turner said. "I'm just happy to be playing with some talented running backs."

Live from Amon Carter: TCU vs. UNLV chat

Published Oct 31, 2009

Join editor-in-chief David Hall for a live chat during the TCU vs. UNLV football game. Come chat about the game and give your commentary on the Frogs' performance. The chat will open at 3 p.m. and run...

Inmates have a right to swine flu vaccinations

Inmates have a right to swine flu vaccinations

Published Oct 30, 2009

After front-page articles announced that Texas would be vaccinating inmates in Texas prisons for the swine flu, a public outcry led to an apparent reversal of the decision.

One woman commented to NBC 5 that Texas should use the inmates like "guinea pigs" to see if the vaccine has any ill effects. Am I the only one who sees the hypocrisy of statements like this being made on the premise of moral superiority?

Modeling industry sends bad body image message

Published Oct 30, 2009

Filippa Hamilton is a tall, gorgeous model. You have probably seen her in advertisements for Ralph Lauren for the last seven years, where she has been a contract model. Recently Hamilton was "let go" (read:...

Soccer to fight for win at last home match

Published Oct 30, 2009

After three straight losses, the Horned Frog soccer team secured a dramatic overtime win against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas last Friday. This week, the Horned Frogs will be fighting for a win at home in their last home match of the season against the San Diego State University Aztecs.

Junior forward Jackie Torda was named Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week after her game-winning goal in the Horned Frogs' 3-2 victory over UNLV.

Groups takes donations to raise game attendance

Published Oct 30, 2009

Fans have not filled Amon Carter Stadium to the brim since Sep. 16, 2006 when the Horned Frogs beat Texas Tech 12-3.

On Tuesday, head coach Gary Patterson called for the TCU community to support his team as it worked toward an undefeated season.



"It's not all on the shoulders of the team," Patterson said. "(Fans) need to get themselves out. It needs to be a loud crowd ... There needs to be a home-field advantage."

Dining Services to recycle used coffee grounds

Dining Services to recycle used coffee grounds

Published Oct 30, 2009

A recent effort by Dining Services to go green could help plants grow even greener by providing gardens with used coffee grounds as a fertilizer.

Dining Services plans to start offering free used coffee grounds to students, faculty and staff Monday, said Kelly Raw, marketing manager for Dining Services. The program would reduce waste by recycling the grounds, which had been thrown away in the past.



Starbucks has participated in a similar used coffee grounds program since 1995.