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Democratic president would lower pill prices

Published Feb 12, 2008

Imagine entering your favorite restaurant only to find that the prices of everything on the menu had doubled. Or tripled.


Instead of paying a $15 bill, you're now shelling out $30 or $40.


Are you going to keep eating there, paying the new ludicrous prices?


That's the problem many women are currently facing on college campuses.


Paying $50 a month.


Six hundred dollars a year.


For birth control.

Quick investigation of end zone collapse commendable

Published Feb 12, 2008

It is known that half of the new facade of the south end zone fell into a pile of dust and twisted metal early Friday morning.


Although the surveillance tapes are not being released to the public, the commendable action of the administration and construction companies is the swift response taken toward investigating this incident.


Luckily, the structural collapse did not happen while crews were on the work site and moreover, it did not happen during a football game when the stands would most likely be full of fans.

Injured player leads basketball victory against San Diego State

Injured player leads basketball victory against San Diego State

Published Feb 12, 2008

The recent four-game losing streak this season looked like a possible beginning of another mid-season collapse, but the Horned Frogs used two big dunks by senior forward Alvardo Parker and 13 offensive rebounds to surge past San Diego State

Lady Frogs stretch streak to four games

Published Feb 12, 2008

The women's basketball team beat the San Diego State Aztecs for its fourth win in a row Saturday, marking its longest winning streak of the season.The Horned Frogs won 75-54 for the seventh conference...

Singles awareness

Published Feb 12, 2008

February 14th. The day of love, magic and romance.


Every Valentine's Day, flowers are bought, kisses are blown and restaurants are booked throughout the night for candlelit dinners between two loved ones.


However, for those who do not have that significant other, the overkill of red, the nauseating public display of affection and the thought of eating alone causes some students to want to shoot cupid with an arrow.

Movie Review: Comedy offers viewers depth

Published Feb 12, 2008

At first glance, "In Bruges" appears to follow in the footsteps of Guy Ritchie's thrilling dark comedies. However, it turned out to be something so much more.Martin McDonagh's first feature film as a director...

Movie Review: ‘Fool’s Gold’ just another romantic comedy

Published Feb 12, 2008

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey are together again.


"Fool's Gold" provides a natural romantic comedy combined with a minor sense of adventure, attempting to hold the male attention, which is something that does not occur often.


Unfortunately, this film is just another predictable bore with its scattered humor and childish theme. If a romantic treasure hunt is not what's desired, seek elsewhere.

Dining Services unveils three-tiered meal plan

Published Feb 12, 2008

The details of the new dining plan are in the process of becoming finalized.


Residential Services sponsored a meeting Monday outlining the new meal plan and providing visual aids along with taste samplings for students.


Three meal plans will be presented to students once the dining hall in the new Brown-Lupton Student Union is built, which include silver, gold and platinum deals that will be known as either a "frog pass" or "frog passport" ranging from $1,799 to $2,099, said Craig Allen, director of Residential Services.

Workshop series comes to campus with focus on forgiveness

Published Feb 12, 2008

A Ministers Week workshop will examine how biblical forgiveness is the heart of any healing process.


"The Faithful Struggle to Forgive" will be the subject of a workshop Wednesday sponsored by Brite Divinity School.


"When we are caught in the midst of hurt, betrayal, injury and injustice, that's when we find ourselves struggling with aspects of forgiveness," said speaker Joretta Marshall, professor of pastoral theology and pastoral care and counseling at Brite.

Men’s tennis team stays undefeated

Published Feb 12, 2008

The TCU men's tennis team kept its winning streak alive Monday in a doubleheader against Dallas Baptist and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, improving its season record to 7-0.

College of Education dean retires leaving legacy of building renovations

Published Feb 8, 2008

When TCU officials first contacted Sam Deitz nine years ago for the College of Education dean position, he promptly refused.


Eight years later, Deitz will be stepping down from his position this summer.


Deitz has achieved many milestones in his time at TCU, and said he considers the renovation of the Bailey Building his legacy.


Deitz said retirement is a good option considering the combination of achievements his administration has accomplished.

Frogs snap losing streak

Published Feb 8, 2008


Four and no more.


The Horned Frogs used two big dunks by senior forward Alvardo Parker and 13 offensive rebounds to surge past San Diego State University 68-62 at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on Saturday.