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Sixth annual Night at the Apollo canceled

Published Feb 8, 2008

Rachel Patman, a freshman political science major, wanted to sing at the sixth annual Night at the Apollo today, but she will not have an audience.


Night at the Apollo, one of a series of events celebrating Black History Month, has been canceled.


"Our publicity wasn't probably where we'd liked to have seen it," said Greg Trevino, director of intercultural education and services. "We weren't just drumming up the right support, so we thought it was best if we went ahead and didn't do the program."

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.

Women’s swimming and diving team outpaddled by UNT

Published Feb 8, 2008

The women's swimming and diving team wrapped up its regular season with a loss to the University of North Texas on Wednesday night, and the conference championships are next on its schedule.


UNT beat TCU, 161-139, and the team fell to 6-8 on the year, finishing 2-6 in conference.

Student shows musical talent

Published Feb 8, 2008

The debut of a new album is the first of what one TCU student hopes will elevate him to the next level of rock star status.


Sophomore business major Tim Halperin displayed his talents at a CD debut party put on by the Programming Council on Wednesday night in the Brown-Lupton Student Center.


The album, "You Are The Moon," is Halperin's first CD, equipped with five tracks, which were featured on XM radio last week.

Democrats face tough choice between the credibility and likability of candidates

Published Feb 8, 2008

Following the results of Super Tuesday, one thing was clear: The front-runner for the Democratic nomination is anything but clear.


Democratic primaries and caucuses in 24 states across the country attracted voters who said the nation's economy is at the top of their minds, followed by the war in Iraq, according to a CNN exit poll. While this news is probably no surprise to Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, it does raise questions about which candidate is best equipped for the White House.

Women should speak honestly

Published Feb 8, 2008

Heather Mayer is a feature writer for College News, a Web site just for college students and what matters to them. Last Friday, she wrote an incredibly interesting article titled, "Girl Translator - What Girls Really Mean," that I encourage every girl to read for pure comic relief from their stressful lives and every guy to read for the truth.


Mayer breaks the article up into responses from single girls, girls with excuses and girls in relationships.

Tornado brings appreciation of safety

Published Feb 8, 2008

It was about an hour wait. They were sitting in a room with no windows waiting for it to be over.


A tornado warning was in effect. After being cramped in a room waiting anxiously, the rumbling occurred.


Things seem so important. New items hit the market everyday, the new 32 gigabyte touch iPod, the new Hobo purse or that new dress from Nordstrom. But it isn't until everything is gone that you learn to appreciate things.

Horned Frogs hope to end five-game losing streak against SDSU

Horned Frogs hope to end five-game losing streak against SDSU

Published Feb 8, 2008

With a losing streak at four games and counting, the men's basketball team is facing a must-win game at home Saturday against the San Diego State Aztecs, the head coach said.

On eve of signing day, tornado hits recruits town

On eve of signing day, tornado hits recruit’s town

Published Feb 8, 2008

In the town of Savannah, Tenn., the concept of disaster is not typically a conversation topic. Trouble may come in the form of a few guys looking for mischief down by the shores of Pickwick Lake or after some hard loss in a Friday night rivalry at the football stadium.


Disaster struck Savannah on Tuesday night during one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in Tennessee history.

Lady Frogs to face the Aztecs

Published Feb 8, 2008

The Lady Frogs will try to stretch its winning streak to four games this Saturday at San Diego State University.Head coach Jeff Mittie said even though the Frogs beat the Aztecs handily in the team's first...