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Baseball team faces defeat

Published Feb 22, 2008

On a day that set attendance records for Lupton Stadium, the Horned Frogs couldn't match late Cal State-Fullerton runs, falling 7-4 to the Titans on Sunday. The loss decided the weekend series 2-1 CSF, and snapped a 16-series win streak for the Horned Frogs.


"Generally, I thought we competed really well, and while we would have been happier with the win today, but I think we know a little more about our team after today," said first baseman Matt Vern.

Teacher shortage feeds demand for education graduates

Published Feb 21, 2008

As the demand for secondary math, science and bilingual elementary school teachers continues to grow, TCU education graduates are apparently hot commodities.

TCU students get picked up right away by area school districts, said Molly H. Weinburgh, director of the Institute of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education for the College of Education.



"There are principals around the Metroplex who say they would take a less-than-stellar TCU graduate over a stellar someone else," Weinburgh said.

College students’ votes important to election

Published Feb 21, 2008

Young voters are expected to have a substantial impact in determining who will be the next U.S. president, and as candidates are visiting the Lone Star State seeking votes in the March 4 primary, they have a chance to become educated voters for a better future.


The March 4 primaries are crucial for both Democrats and Republicans as Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont and Texas vote for 370 Democratic and 256 Republican delegates.

Obama emphasizes change in his speech to Dallas

Obama emphasizes ‘change’ in his speech to Dallas

Published Feb 21, 2008

The noise was nearly deafening as about 17,000 people rallied to support Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., on Wednesday at Reunion Arena in Dallas.


Obama said the country is at a defining moment in history for politics and referenced Martin Luther King Jr. early in his speech.


"I am running because of what Dr. King called the 'fierce urgency of now,'" Obama said.


Cathi Hoag, a graduate student and outreach coordinator for TCU Students for Barack Obama, said about 30 students went to the rally representing TCU's group.

New hall programs create same-interest communities

Published Feb 21, 2008

Residential Services is providing yet another opportunity for students to bond together.


Rachel Siron, hall director for Samuelson and Carter halls, said seven new residential programs called Living Learning Communities will begin next fall.


The programs offer students a chance to live in communities based on common interests, Siron said.


Siron said the communities will be available to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Decorated guns present new dangers

Published Feb 21, 2008

A man in Baraboo, Wis., is custom painting weapons with the Hello Kitty character on them. From handguns to semi-automatics, he will paint it if the price is right - at least $100 for one color painting.


There are lots of ways to decorate a machine, but having a pink gun with a cat design on the handle is the most dangerous thing anyone could do.


A video on CNN.com features Jim's Gun Supply, where painted guns are sold with all kinds of designs.

Movie lines taken too seriously

Published Feb 21, 2008

Movies are meant to entertain.


That's the bottom line - the entire purpose of the industry.


With the Academy Awards on Sunday, movies are becoming a hot topic.


Who's been nominated? Who hasn't been nominated? Who will not be attending?


And apparently, who's been stirring up controversy?


"Juno," the movie that seems to be this year's "Little Miss Sunshine," was nominated for four Oscars, including best picture and best actress.


One quote from the movie, however, has incited people to criticize it.

Fan club prepares to carry school spirit into baseball season

Fan club prepares to carry school spirit into baseball season

Published Feb 21, 2008

In an effort to help the growing fan support from basketball season to continue into baseball season, the athletic marketing department gave a new student fan club a chance to meet the baseball team Wednesday evening.

A group of about 15 students was shuttled to Lupton Stadium where they met head coach Jim Schlossnagle and the team.



"Meeting with the coach kind of puts a name with a face," said John Festervand, the assistant director of athletic marketing.

AD/PR students to participate in national case study competition

Published Feb 21, 2008

TCU students are again participating in the most prestigious public relations competition in the country to win up to $2,500, an advertising/public relations professor said.Cowtown Communications , a student...

Student filmmakers cast pilot sitcom

Published Feb 21, 2008

Are you Audrey ­- a 24-year-old sassy, hardworking perfectionist who does whatever it takes to get to the top?


The radio-TV-film department is on a hunt to find characters for its pilot, "A Fork in the Road," through open auditions today.


Maggie Truitt, a senior radio-TV-film major and an executive producer, said the pilot is a department-wide production based on an idea some of the students had in a dramatic writing class.

School to propose child-life option for education majors

Published Feb 21, 2008

Injuries, painful procedures and prolonged stays at hospitals can increase a child's anxiety and fears. However, students may soon have an opportunity to study a field that works to alleviate a child's stress when hospitalized.

A child-life option within the School of Education will be proposed in March. If approved by the faculty, undergraduate and graduate councils before the end of the semester, the program will be available for students beginning next fall, said Mary Patton, associate professor of early childhood education.

Mens team tops worst conference foe

Men’s team tops worst conference foe

Published Feb 21, 2008

Four free throws and a rebound in the final minute of the game sealed the Horned Frogs' 13th victory of the season, and ended the two-game skid when the team edged out the Colorado State Rams 66-64 last...