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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...

U.S. can benefit from women in politics

Published Mar 1, 2007

In the past 10 years, women have increasingly become more important in U.S. politics.It's about time that, 86 years after women earned the right to vote, Americans see a significant change in political gender.

Madeleine Albright became the first female U.S. Secretary of State 10 years ago. Just this year, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House.

And divisive as she is, Hillary Clinton is, without a doubt, the first female presidential candidate with a strong chance of winning, or at least earning a significant amount of votes.

Men’s golf to compete in 2nd tourney of season

Published Mar 1, 2007

With the U.S. Collegiate Championship Tournament four weeks away, the No. 32 Horned Frogs men's golf team prepare to head to California on Monday for the second tournament of the spring season.The Horned Frogs will play at the USC Ashworth Intercollegiate Tournament March 5 and March 6, sharing the lynx with the No. 14 BYU Cougars.

Leading the way for the Frogs are freshman Travis Woolf, ranked first in the conference with an average of 68 strokes per tournament, and sophomore Jon McClean, ranked No. 49 in the nation.

Sophomore diver only teammate to compete in NCAA Sectionals

Published Mar 1, 2007

A back handstand double somersault with a twist, a front two and a half pike and an inward two and a half pike. These words appear to be a move combination a gymnast would use but they are not. They make up the dives sophomore diver R.J. Hesselberg will use to compete in Austin at the NCAA Sectional D Diving Meet this weekend.

Hesselberg, who competed in the competition last year, said he feels good about the meet especially after competing in the Mountain West Conference Championships last week.

"I'm not worried about beating anyone," Hesselberg said.

Crime Scene

Crime Scene

Published Feb 28, 2007

Students in the new theatre show "Getting Out" are getting out of their comfort zones with a different, dramatic, edgy and emotional play this week."Getting Out" looks into the past and present of a young woman, Arlene, attempting to find her way in life after being released from prison.

Amanda Bass and Tricia Williamson both play the role of Arlene - one before prison and the other after getting out of prison.

DZ acceptance would degrade Greek life

Published Feb 28, 2007

Delta Zeta has turned on its own members in an effort to revamp the sorority house.Delta Zeta Nationals cleaned out its chapter at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., evicting 23 of its 35 members, most of whom were overweight, black, Korean and Vietnamese, according to a Feb. 25 New York Times article. And, as one of three sororities competing for a spot on TCU's campus, Delta Zeta has hopefully lost the race.

Revitalize your wallet

Published Feb 28, 2007

Students do not have to look far or dig deep into their wallets to be pampered on a routine basis and create a healthy lifestyle at the same time.Prices for massage therapy are now more affordable than ever across the nation, and businesses in the Fort Worth area are a part of that trend.

"Nails, tanning, facials - so many of these services that were once considered luxury items are now becoming affordable, and massage is just one of those," said Frank Stockton, owner of the Fort Worth franchise Massage Envy.

Professor: campus law school unlikely

Published Feb 28, 2007

A resolution supporting the creation of a law school at TCU passed in the Student Government Association House of Student Representative's meeting Tuesday, though the university's pre-law adviser said its creation is unlikely to happen anytime soon.The Resolution to Support the Creation of a Law School at Texas Christian University, which passed 27-5, was co-authored by the SGA executive cabinet and sophomore representative Haley Murphy.