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Women’s golf continue competition in Lady Puerto Rico Classic

Published Feb 14, 2011

The TCU women's golf team has completed two rounds of action at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Junior Rachel Raastad's 74 led No. 30 TCU into a tie with Florida State for fourth place out of 18 teams after Sunday's opening round.

The Horned Frogs' 303 was 17 strokes behind leader and top-ranked Alabama. With a 2-under-par 286, the Crimson Tide had a 14-shot advantage over No. 5 Purdue and No. 25 Iowa State.

Raastad had two birdies and was tied for 13th individually after round one Sunday.

Upcoming Events

Published Feb 14, 2011

TUESDAY:

MENtality Luncheon Speaker Series featuring Khadevis Robinson, Olympian athlete

Tuesday, Feb. 15

12:30 p.m.

BLUU Ballroom

Khadevis Robinson, track & field star discusses the topic, "How do you define success?"

Lunch is provided free of charge.

RSVP at 817-257-7855

Music Faculty Recital Series

Tuesday, Feb. 15

7 p.m.

Jennifer Carr and Julie McCoy, voice

Keith Critcher and Eileen Downey, piano

PepsiCo Recital Hall

WEDNESDAY:

Texas Rangers secure Hamilton for $24 million

Published Feb 14, 2011

The Rangers' hectic offseason remained abuzz Thursday, when outfielder Josh Hamilton was able to avoid salary arbitration and agree to a two-year, $24 million contract with the Texas Rangers. It was immediately clear that Hamilton hoped that this deal will eventually lead to a future long-term contract that would keep the All-Star and 2010 American League MVP in Arlington for many years to come.

"I want to be here for a long time," Hamilton said at a news conference at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Thursday. "Hopefully, this will be just a drop in the bucket."

Some students disagree with campus Nerf ban

Published Feb 14, 2011

Student Body President Jackie Wheeler said she grew up with Nerf guns as a child and that she believes they should be on campus in spite of the university's implied ban against Nerf weapons.

She said that she and other facilitators used water guns at Frog Camp Challenge A and saw that play weapons similar to Nerf guns were "perfectly fine and fun."

"Bringing Nerf guns on campus [for activities similar to Frog Camp] could enhance campus life," Wheeler said.

Toy guns are irresponsible

Published Feb 14, 2011

People are sometimes defined as possessing either book smarts or street smarts 8212; in other words, common sense. On a college campus, it is apparent there are at least a few students who lack the latter of the two.

During Super Bowl week, when campus was shut down for four school days, a few students decided it would be a good idea to "kill" some time by purchasing Nerf guns. Elementary school children play with Nerf guns in their backyards before they get over girls having cooties.

RAs not allowed to date residents

Published Feb 14, 2011

Andrew Sword said he resigned from his position as a resident assistant in King and Wright Hall when complications arose with his hall director after his girlfriend was not able to move into the same building. He said he was transferred to a different hall and then quit because he felt like an outsider in a completely different environment.

"I had seen other RAs get away with it in the past, and I was being upfront and honest about it and just looking for some help." Sword said. "I felt like I was a valuable part of the team there and a valuable part of the staff."

Baseball team shows support during teammate hardship

Published Feb 14, 2011

Members of the TCU baseball team look out for one another like brothers 8212; just ask junior pitcher Kaleb Merck. Friday night was no exception.

Merck has had a rough year by nearly any pitcher's standards. In September, he suffered a season-ending injury to his pitching arm. On Sept. 24, he underwent Tommy John surgery to repair his arm and will not pitch this season.

Merck also recently found out his mother, Kathy Merck, had been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. She was first diagnosed in October 2000, and was cancer-free until early this year.

DREAM Act assists illegal immigrants to better future

Published Feb 14, 2011

The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, better known as the DREAM Act, is a legislative proposal that provides conditional permanent residency to illegal immigrants who came to the...

Mayor Moncrief announces he will not run for fifth term

Mayor Moncrief announces he will not run for fifth term

Published Feb 14, 2011

Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief announced at a press conference last Thursday that he will not run for a fifth term in the upcoming May 14 mayoral election. When Moncrief was elected mayor in 2003, he said he did not believe a mayor should serve more than four terms.

"Therefore, I will not seek re-election to a fifth term as your mayor," Moncrief said to Fort Worth residents at his press conference.

The Skiff staff was unable to reach Moncrief by phone, and city officials declined to comment.

Skype is innovative but impersonal

Published Feb 14, 2011

I remember movies with scores of people driving hover cars, wearing aluminum foil like it's the only material left to make clothing, and using an electronic voice activator for just about everything, from toothpaste to opening their front doors.

This world has been crafted and envisioned for decades by curious minds who wonder what the future might hold. Although we are not all wearing space boots, our technological advancements are much closer to our perception of "the future" than we care to realize.

TCU rifle team finishes season with win over Air Force

Published Feb 14, 2011

The TCU rifle team finished their 2010-11 season with a 4,699-4,620 win over Air Force in the NCAA Qualifier Saturday.

Through the win, the Frogs set school records for aggregate score as well as in smallbore, where they posted a mark of 2,332.

Freshman Catherine Green led the Frogs in smallbore competition, shooting a personal best 586, including a perfect 100 in the final round.

Urban Interns helps students find jobs

Urban Interns helps students find jobs

Published Feb 14, 2011

Students seeking an internship or a part-time job can now search for one in their pajamas through Urban Interns, a nationwide marketplace that connects growing companies with part-time jobs and internships.

Lauren Porat, co-founder of Urban Interns, said the site launched in the Dallas-Fort Worth area at the beginning of January. She said she felt the site would be beneficial in the college setting, in part because students can work from home.