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Don’t impose personal beliefs

Published Mar 2, 2007

It is very noble to have moral beliefs and make conscious decisions to live by, but are we crossing the line when our beliefs could offend someone else? Freedom of religion does not give people the right to impose their religion on others. It is one thing to abstain from something one considers wrong and another to force others to take on those same beliefs. In a recent study by the University of Chicago, researchers found that many doctors feel they do not have to refer patients to another doctor to receive treatment if they do not morally agree with the patient.

Gamma Phi Beta invited to join Greek community

Published Mar 2, 2007

Gamma Phi Beta is coming to TCU.Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority was selected out of three finalists and eight applicants by the Panhellenic community in a vote Wednesday.

Panhellenic president Hannah Munsch said G-Phi is the best option for the university.

"All the presentations were strong, but after everyone heard all three and had time to think about it, Gamma Phi Beta was the best choice, and I think it's a good choice," Munsch said.

Sports legends ensure games’ timelessness

Published Mar 2, 2007

What makes a legend? Every sport has the great ones, hall of famers, All-Stars and superstars, but what makes them fall into the spotlight?Sometimes, one play can make an athlete into a legend. Doug Flutie's "Hail Mary" pass in the 1984 classic against Miami is one of those moments that turned a man into a legend. He wasn't the biggest guy on the field, but he used his heart and head on the college gridiron, and is now sealed forever in ESPN Classic fame.

Predictable plot welcome, provides hope, positivity

Published Mar 2, 2007

"The Ultimate Gift" is a formulaic but heartwarming story that could perhaps answer the age-old question: "Can wealth buy happiness?" This film is based on the best-selling novel "The Ultimate Gift," by...

Campuswide wireless Internet to come in 2008

Published Mar 2, 2007

It's a lovely day. The sun is shining, a cool breeze is blowing, and you're stuck inside, eyes glued to your laptop screen. Come spring 2008, you'll be stalking friends on Facebook alongside sun bathers and frisbee flingers. Technology resources and contracted workers from HP Solutions will finish expanding TCU's wireless network to the entire campus by the end of May 2008, said Dave Edmondson of technology resources.

Senior receives opportunity to be chancellor; Boschini attends student’s leadership class

Published Mar 2, 2007

What would you do if you could be the chancellor for a day?That was the question for senior advertising/public relations major Ashley Pierret when she switched places with Chancellor Victor Boschini on Thursday.

"It's been my best experience at TCU so far," Pierret said. "The chancellor is a very amazing person, but he's also very busy. It takes a lot of people to run this university, and I have a better appreciation for that now."

United Nations’ selection criteria lacks; needs confederation system

Published Mar 1, 2007

The victorious powers of World War II created the United Nations in hope of staving off another war. What they ended up doing was creating a bureaucratic and ineffective organization that does not have the power to preserve peace. Primarily, the Security Council, the U.N.'s most important decision-making body, does not work. The five nations with veto power on the council are Russia, China, France, England and the United States.

What does this mean?

Theatre department to participate in 365-play festival

Published Mar 1, 2007

The theatre department has committed to produce part of a national festival consisting of 365 days worth of plays. It sounds like a daunting task, but the 365 Days/365 Plays play-cycle will last one week at TCU.

In 2002, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks decided to write a play every day of the year.

According to the 365 Days/365 Plays Web site, Parks' play cycle of short works began being performed in cities and at universities all across the country in November 2006.

Poetry in Motion

Poetry in Motion

Published Mar 1, 2007

A nationally recognized poet read excerpts of his award-winning book to a full classroom Tuesday night in Reed Hall.Nathaniel Mackey, whose poetry collection "Splay Anthem" won him the 2006 National Book Award for Poetry, read his work in front of about 65 students and faculty members.

The poet, a professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz, said the poems he read reflect the recursiveness and echo that are part of "Splay Anthem."

Peace organization’s imperfections no reason to eliminate altogether

Published Mar 1, 2007

World peace.It may sound like a joke, conjuring up images of pageant queens or celebrities trying to gain a bit of positive publicity, but attaining world peace is what the United Nations is all about.

It's incredible to think that an institution created to be a wartime alliance has evolved to include 192 member states, 15 specialized agencies and several ongoing funds, missions and programs.

Conference ends with win

Conference ends with win

Published Mar 1, 2007

Three Horned Frog basketball players spent their final night displaying purple and white uniforms before a home crowd during Wednesday's "Senior Night" game against the Wyoming Cowboys.Forward Femi Ibikunle, guard Neil P. Dougherty and forward Blake Adams ended their basketball careers at TCU with a 77-58 win against the Cowboys (15-14, 6-9 conference). Ibikunle finished the night with four rebounds ,while Neil P. Dougherty tallied 11 points and four boards. Adams had two points and a rebound during his final night in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

Trouble on the ranch

Published Mar 1, 2007

Alternative fuel production might be causing more trouble than it seeks to fix. As part of the 2006 Advanced Energy Initiative to reduce dependency on foreign oil, the government is giving entrepreneurs...