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TCU 360

OPINION: Lone Star pride stands alone

Published Mar 3, 2006

This story was corrected from the misprint in the 03/02/06 issue online only on 03/03/06.I was born in New Orleans.

I can cook jambalaya (nearly) from memory, understand the Cajun-French my grandmother peppers her speech with, dance like a crazy person, be a complete snob about what actually qualifies as "Mardi Gras" (hint: if it's outside of New Orleans, it does not), and have extremely high standards for seafood and Cajun cooking outside of Louisiana.

But my family moved to Texas 11 years ago and I like to think my world became a little brighter.

Track: Squad aims for final shot at qualifying

Published Mar 3, 2006

Select members of the TCU track team will leave today to compete in three last-chance meets this weekend as a final attempt to qualify for the NCAA Championships next weekend.Head coach Darryl Anderson said only the top 16 in the NCAA will be eligible to compete at the championships next week. He also said the meets this weekend at LSU, Iowa State and Notre Dame will give runners a final shot at improving or ensuring their rankings.

"You're going because you want to either get in the top 16 or stay in the top 16," Anderson said.

Horned Frog seniors conclude careers

Published Mar 3, 2006

The first two weeks of March signal the beginning of NCAA postseason play, but they also mark the end of a career for six seniors on the TCU men's and women's basketball teams.Wednesday night was the last...

Dependence on technology overwhelms students' days

Dependence on technology overwhelms students’ days

Published Mar 3, 2006

Computers dominate my life.I write stories for this newspaper. I talk to my grandmother in France. I read the newspaper and check movie show times. I organize photos, and I listen to the radio. All on a computer.

I can't even remember life before computers were around.

And I bet you can't either.

Life with computers keeps my blood pressure high and encourages me to drink heavily.

When the computer slows down for no apparent reason, I might as well wait.

Men's Basketball: Team looking to finish season strong, athlete says

Men’s Basketball: Team looking to finish season strong, athlete says

Published Mar 3, 2006

The Horned Frogs are in action this Saturday as the team will travel to Nevada to play the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.The team is coming off a 69-65 Wednesday win over Utah on Senior Night and is looking to win back-to-back games for the just the third time this season.

UNLV is currently 9-6 in conference play and 15-12 overall. The Runnin' Rebels are averaging 71 points per game, which is fourth best in the conference. UNLV is also averaging 36 rebounds per game, which is second best behind only Wyoming.

REPRINT: Criminals’ pain does not compare

Published Mar 3, 2006

This story was corrected from the misprint in the 03/01/06 issue online only on 03/03/06.The punishment, unfortunately, does not always fit the crime.

Michael Morales, 46, a prisoner in San Quentin, California, was sentenced to death for torturing, raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl 25 years ago. The date of his execution was set for last Tuesday. But just one hour before he was to be executed, the punishment was called off due to questions of constitutionality.

Chancellor: Fundraising starting well

Published Mar 3, 2006

The chancellor told members of the Faculty Senate Thursday the new campaign to raise funds for the university is off to a great start.The capital campaign will fund many aspects of TCU, including campus...

Take risks to succeed, author says

Published Mar 3, 2006

Any passion, including writing, requires a risk, said an author Thursday at the Creative Writing Awards Ceremony.After the audience had heard enough to understand the plot of her new book, "Confessions of a Bigamist," Kate Lehrer, a TCU alumna, told students that each time she writes a new book she is "taking a gamble."

She said that whenever time is invested in something, whether it be a book, a relationship or a job, there is a chance that investment could be lost.

Online Special Men’s Basketball: Frogs win last home game over Utes

Published Mar 2, 2006

When Wednesday nights game between the Horned Frogs (6-23, 2-13) and the Utah Utes (12-14, 5-10) was just about to get underway, everything looked familiar, except for one senior from nearby Grapevine who was about to make his first collegiate start.With just 1:34 gone by in the first half, senior David Markley spotted up on the left arc and nailed a three pointer, making him 1-1 on the night as the Frogs beat the Utes 69-65.

Football: Frogs to face Big 12 in ’06 season

Published Mar 2, 2006

TCU may have moved to the Mountain West Conference instead of the Big 12 last year, but Horned Frog football seems not to have noticed.The football team announced its 2006 schedule Wednesday - and weeks...

Women's Basketball: Team aiming for 16th win

Women’s Basketball: Team aiming for 16th win

Published Mar 2, 2006

Junior guard Natasha Lacy's statement regarding the Lady Frogs' (15-10, 9-5) game Thursday against the No. 22 Utah Utes (20-5, 11-3) embodies the one thing most athletes shy away from - a guarantee."Plain and simple," Lacy said. "We're going to win. We have no other choice; our backs are against the wall right now. They're ranked, so we need another top 25 victory just so it looks good on our resume."

Electric Six visits Dallas

Published Mar 2, 2006

Armed with larger-than-life names (Dick Valentine, The Colonel), fake moustaches and thrift-store suits, Electric Six beg the question "Are they for real?"As it turns out, they are.

Electric Six can negotiate that fine, balancing act between over-the-top presentation and actually making music worth listening to.

Electric Six had a big year in 2002. With the single "Danger! High Voltage," Electric Six helped usher in a new wave of music: a throwback to disco, punk, rock and everything in between.