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Seats fill for immigration film and discussion

Published Apr 13, 2006

About 250 people filled seats and lined the stairs of a lecture hall Wednesday evening for a film screening and a roundtable discussion on immigration.Bonnie Frederick, chair of the Spanish department, said the screening of 3A Day Without a Mexicaný and the four-person roundtable discussion in the Sid Richardson Building were initiated by Bonnie Blackwell, an assistantprofessor in the English department and director of graduate studies.

Spring fever

Published Apr 13, 2006

The Fort Worth Botanic GardenIf you're looking for some peace and quiet in the middle of the city, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers a place to picnic with friends or reflect in solitude. Go at the right time and you might see one of the many weddings the Garden hosts.

With more than 11 separate gardens both indoors and outdoors, the Garden features everything a nature enthusiast might want.

The Oval Rose Garden is a charming place to relax.

The Garden also features an on-site restaurant and gift shop.

The Gospel of Judas

Published Apr 13, 2006

The discovery of a leather-bound book made of 66 papyrus sheets may shed new light on one of the Bible's most infamous characters - Judas Iscariot.Judas, a man viewed as a traitor by most Christians, plays a new role in the events leading up to the death of Jesus Christ in a newly-discovered writing known as the gospel of Judas.

In the text Jesus tells Judas, "you will be cursed by the other generations - and you will come to rule over them. In the last days they will curse your ascent to the holy [generation]."

University to hold Easter service

Published Apr 13, 2006

A sunrise service sponsored by University Ministries will be held Easter morning on the Sadler Hall lawn, said an administrative assistant for University Ministries.Ann Smith, worship and spiritual life intern for University Ministries, said the service has been a tradition in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for more than 20 years.

"In our environment here at TCU, we don't do a (Holy) Thursday or a Good Friday because we don't have evening services typically," Smith said. "But it has been a tradition to have a Sunday morning Easter sunrise service," Smith said.

Former student charged with assault, TCU Police say

Published Apr 12, 2006

A former TCU student may face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty for the aggravated assault of a TCU Police officer while resisting arrest earlier this month, a police detective said Tuesday. TCU Police Detective Kelly Ham said Connor Rhyne, who now attends Tarrant County Community College, was sent to jail April 4 after police issued a warrant for his arrest. He was released on a $10, 000 bond the next day.

Film, forum to offer closer look at immigration issue

Published Apr 12, 2006

A film screening tonight illustrates what it would be like to wake up in California to find that nearly one third the population had vanished into thin air.Students and faculty will have the opportunity to watch the comedy, "A Day Without a Mexican" at 6:30 p.m. and discuss how the proposed legislation on immigration will affect Mexican immigrant workers, students and their families.

University to remove Frog Fountain in May

Published Apr 12, 2006

Frog Fountain will soon be dismantled to make room for residence hall construction, but it will return once construction is complete and necessary repairs have been made to the TCU landmark.Frog Fountain will be disassembled around the middle of May, said Harold Leeman, director of major projects.

Leeman said the fountain is long overdue for repairs, including fixing some problems with water leakage, and that it's convenient to do the repairs now since it needs to be moved during construction.

Point: Changes to Frances economy necessary to compete globally

Point: Changes to France’s economy necessary to compete globally

Published Apr 12, 2006

Not for the first time in its millennia-long history, there has been social disorder and civil unrest in France.For weeks now, French youth - along with many other people in the country's population -...

ESPN compromises credibility

Published Apr 12, 2006

The Duke University lacrosse team rape scandal. The deaths of 30-year-old IndyCar driver Paul Dana and 28-year-old Army women's basketball coach Maggie Dixon. The Major League Baseball steroids probe. Sometimes, what you're seeing on SportsCenter gets just as serious as anything you see on CNN.

When you see the harder side of sports covered on ESPN, you expect the same seriousness and respect paid to these matters as you would from CNN. Most would also assume the same credibility and autonomy.

CD Review: Debut more than clone of fellow British band

Published Apr 12, 2006

People In Planes' American debut, "As Far As the Eye Can See," proves that a knack for the experimental is all it takes to bring a decent pop record to the next level.Hailing from South Wales, PIP's sound leans heavily on the same formula that fellow Brits Radiohead did on its early albums, "Pablo Honey" (1993) and "The Bends" (1995). The album is full of haunting verses and epic choruses that would be just as at home in a huge arena or in a small, hole-in-the-wall club.

CD Review: Album not average folk fare

Published Apr 12, 2006

Willy Mason's debut record, "Where the Humans Eat," is a collection of thoughtful tunes from the 20-year-old songwriter that shows an artist speaking far beyond his college age.The record is a fabulous bunch of folk songs with a modern twist. Rather than talk about folk standby topics like tall tales and politics, Mason opts to use the folk form to verbalize the 20-something experience. If nothing else, Mason is undoubtably the first performer to use the name "Ritalin" in a folk song.

Men’s Golf: Freshman records third top-20 finish

Published Apr 12, 2006

The men's golf team wrapped up its play at the U.S. Collegiate tournament in Georgia Tuesday with a seventh-place finish - and a ranking to be proud of."I think we're getting better," said head coach Bill Montigel. "I think we beat some good teams."

The Frogs, with an overall score of 890 (+26), finished ahead of schools like Texas, Tennessee and Florida State. Montigel said not only did the team play well, but the individual athletes did as well.