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Frogs finish ninth overall, Roudebush ties for 11th in John Hayt Collegiate Invitational

Published Mar 1, 2011

TCU finished ninth overall and Frogs' senior Scott Roudebush finished tied for 11th place as the TCU men's golf team completed competition Tuesday at the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational played at Sawgrass Country Club.

The Frogs saw the squad combine for an 18-over-par 306 after junior Johan de Beer, who shot a team-best round of 73 during the day, was disqualified. The squad was tied for the lead following day one action with Auburn at -6. Arkansas ended the week on top of the pack at +3, as all but two teams (Arkansas, -5; LSU, -1) shot over par during the final round.

Electronic grading services make education a formula

Published Mar 1, 2011

The Educational Testing Service presented evidence on Feb. 19 that found electronic grading services for college placement exams to be just as reliable as human graders, and the reverberations sparked debate in the education world.

Controversy flared between the technological-progressive side of academics and the more classically-oriented camp, according to a Feb. 21 article from Inside Higher Ed. Should computers be responsible for grading students if the reliability is the same and resources saved?

1-14 Frogs wrap up regular season Wednesday

Published Mar 1, 2011

After Friday's home loss to New Mexico, head men's basketball coach Jim Christian said he did not look forward to the season ending. In fact, he said he would coach 20 more games to win one more. Christian...

Greeks face tougher bus loading regulations

Published Mar 1, 2011

Sigma Alpha Epsilon is one of the fraternities that is instituting changes to its bus loading policies to stem the numbers of uninvited guests and the amount of disorderly conduct for students going to off-campus parties and events, SAE President Scott Miller said.

The changes are being enacted after an e-mail was sent to TCU fraternities Feb. 14 from Interfraternity Council adviser Keith Becklin. Complaints included public urination, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and open containers of alcohol, according to Becklin's e-mail.

Harris brings in nurse to speak on health care

Published Mar 1, 2011

Registered nurse Rhonda Hughes will give a free lecture regarding health care issues titled, "Proactive Approaches to the Changing Landscape of Healthcare," on Wednesday in the Kelly Alumni Center.

Hughes was brought to the university through an endowment from the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences provided by W.F. "Tex" and Pauline Rankin, according to an e-mail from Holly Ellman, a specialist in the Office of Communications.

Hughes is a published author who writes on patient safety and quality improvement, according to the e-mail.

Facebook voting gives students unique opportunity

Published Mar 1, 2011

I'll admit I'm a little obsessed with Facebook. I check it when I get up. I check it when I'm doing homework. I check it 8212; sneakily 8212; in class. The only time I feel bad about having a window open...

Dream Machines should be just the start in university’s recycling effort

Published Mar 1, 2011

With global efforts toward sustainability increasing drastically, the university should do all it can to help promote green efforts on campus.

The Dream Machines would be a convenient way for students to recycle on campus, and providing incentives in the form of gift certificates and coupons makes that opportunity even better.

Furthermore, the machines come at an extremely low cost to the university, leaving administrators little excuse for not allowing the machines to be installed.

Pharr steps into Holaday’s shoes

Published Mar 1, 2011

Senior catcher Jimmie Pharr is the new starting catcher for the baseball team, and has the task of replacing an All-American.

Last season's starter, Bryan Holaday, won the Johnny Bench Award for the nation's best catcher in 2010 before being drafted by the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.

Holaday hit .355 with 17 home runs to help lead the Frogs to their first College World Series appearance in the program's history. He also committed just seven errors in 68 games.

Pharr said he is ready to step up to the plate for the Frogs this season.

Upcoming events for the week of Monday Feb. 28, 2011

Published Feb 28, 2011

Taste of TCU

Kim's Spot, BLUU 9-3 p.m.

For more information, contact Karen Bell.

817-257-5664

Contact [email protected]

Rescheduled: Arts/Media

Major Quest

BLUU Auditorium

4 p.m.

Contact [email protected]

Roadmap to Careers in Marketing

Miller-BLUU

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Contact [email protected]

American Idol Watching Party (watch Tim Halperin)

The Spot-BLUU

7 p.m. to 9 p.,.

Contact [email protected]

Wednesday, March 2

State should reconsider grant funding cut

Published Feb 28, 2011

School administrators and a group of 24 students are in Austin today to talk to the state legislature about the importance of the Texas Equalization Grant to private university students.

Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid Mike Scott said the current state budget would cut the program's funding by 41 percent, limit the grant only to renewals and would not grant any assistance to incoming students for the 2011-12 school year.

Women finish second, men fourth at MWC Indoor Championships

Women finish second, men fourth at MWC Indoor Championships

Published Feb 28, 2011

The Frogs' track & field team broke two meet records and a pair of venue records, set a university record in the women's 60 meters and won seven conference titles this weekend at the 2011 Mountain West...

Feed Your Body and Soul Week aims to promote healthy living

Published Feb 28, 2011

Feed Your Body and Soul Week began Feb. 21 with a luncheon and guest speaker, former "The Biggest Loser" contestant Abby Rike, and will continue with more events this week. FYBSW is held by TCU every...