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Con: Required sonograms before abortion

Published Feb 23, 2011

The never-ending cycle of the age-old abortion debate was pushed into one more circle of argumentation last Thursday when the Texas Senate passed a bill requiring women undergoing an abortion to get an ultrasound.

The measure, if passed, will force women to submit to an ultrasound and then "...to listen to an explanation of the images, except in cases of rape or incest or if there are fetal abnormalities," according to a Reuters article last Thursday.

Tablets represent competitive innovation

Published Feb 23, 2011

When Steve Jobs announced the iPad in January 2010, he joked about the following line he read in the Wall Street Journal: "Last time there was this much excitement about a tablet, it had some commandments written on it."

What many people didn't know was that the iPad would become the first successful entry in a decade-old tablet market, with Apple having sold at least 15 million iPads to date.

Halperin continues on in American Idol

Halperin continues on in American Idol

Published Feb 23, 2011

As judges narrow the number of remaining "American Idol" contestants, TCU grad Tim Halperin took the stage Wednesday night in Las Vegas to compete for his spot in the show's top 24.

Halperin accompanied "Idol" contestant Julie Zorilla vocally and on the keyboard, singing The Beatles' "Something" on The Beatles' "LOVE" stage at the Mirage Hotel.

In the show's first hour, the 60 contestants were narrowed to 40, and in the second, eliminations began to establish the top 24. However, viewers must tune in Thursday night to see if Halperin made the cut.

Panhellenic dedicates three weeks to scholarship

Published Feb 23, 2011

For the past 17 semesters, Greek women in the Panhellenic Council had a higher grade point average than the overall GPA for women at TCU.

Utah defeates TCU basketball 50-48

Published Feb 23, 2011

Utah guard Will Clyburn unlocked a tie game on a free throw in the closing seconds, and TCU's final scoring chance was turned away late during a 50-48 Ute victory Tuesday at the Huntsman Center.

The setback dropped TCU's season record to 10-19 overall and 1-13 in Mountain West Conference play. Utah improved to 13-15 overall and 6-8 in the MWC with its third consecutive victory.

Cheryl Tucker has been working at the campus Starbucks for three years

Published Feb 23, 2011

Students at TCU can enjoy Union Grounds' selection of Starbucks coffee and treats, but what many appreciate most is that it is open into the late hours of the night when caffeine is often needed most. Cheryl Tucker has been working at the establishment for the past three years. She takes the night shift starting at around 6 p.m. until 2:15 or 3:15 a.m.

When does the general crowd come in during those times?

"Usually from about 8 to 10 and then I get another crowd about 12 to 1."

Do you ever encounter any intoxicated students?

Pro & Con: New legislation would require sonograms before abortions

Published Feb 23, 2011

Pro

The third time's the charm, or at least, it may be for Texas Senate Bill 16.

The Texas Senate finally approved the bill Thursday. The bill was passed by the senate in 2007 and 2009 but died in the House. The bill would require a doctor to perform an ultrasound on women before they have an abortion, and the doctor would have to describe the images and explain the progress of the fetus' organs and limbs. The ultrasound would not be required if the reason for the abortion was for incest, rape or fetal abnormalities.

More food prepared in-house benefits all

Published Feb 23, 2011

Market Square is preparing more foods in-house instead of buying canned versions, and that is something everyone can cheer.

Homemade, fresh foods should taste better, be healthier and, as one student said, make "the BLUU seem less like a cafeteria."

The effort toward homemade, higher-quality food came from new Dining Services General Manager Stephen Miller, who was appointed in October and immediately saw room for improvement, Executive Chef Charlie Guajardo said.

Greek community unites couple

Published Feb 23, 2011

For some students, Greek organizations provide a chance for friendship, volunteering, and leadership. For others, participation in the Greek system has given even more.

Feliz solved Rangers’ Achilles heal

Published Feb 23, 2011

It has happened before; an All-Star fireball-throwing closer is converted into a starter. The result is usually the same; closers are just not as dominant when they move to the starting rotation. The reasons for converting Neftali Feliz are obvious 8212; Feliz has a 100 mph fastball and an electric curveball, he was named the 2010 American League Rookie of the Year, and he led all rookies with 40 saves in 43 attempts. While the Rangers need more depth at starting pitching, converting Feliz into a starter would compromise the Rangers' excellent bullpen.