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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.

Family to get FrogHouse keys

Family to get FrogHouse keys

Published Mar 3, 2006

All the sweat TCU volunteers poured into building a house will pay off Saturday as a family of eight political refugees from Africa receive the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home.FrogHouse, the official class of 2007 project, has been under construction for the last six weeks and will be dedicated Saturday.

Sumer Jordan, FrogHouse adviser, said Habitat for Humanity wants to commemorate the occasion in the family's life with dedication festivities.

Pass/no credit deadline date set too early

Pass/no credit deadline date set too early

Published Mar 3, 2006

Besides being the day before Valentine's Day, Feb. 13 was also the last day for students to elect the pass/no credit option for their classes. In many cases however, students hadn't received test grades in their classes yet, something that can be very important in determining whether to change a graded class to a pass/no credit class.In my case, only one of my five classes had a test before the deadline. I had grades in my other classes before the 13th (quizzes, etc.), but these grades were not of much consequence.

Geological expert to discuss preservation of Louisiana wetlands

Published Mar 3, 2006

The former head of the U.S. Geological Survey will discuss the importance of restoring the wetlands of Louisiana today in Sid Richardon Building, Room 217.Charles "Chip" Groat, professor and Jackson Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin, was appointed as head of USGS by President Clinton and was retained by President Bush.

Groat said the USGS is a federal science organization with about 10,000 people doing research in geology, biology, hydrology and geography.

NCAA rightfully takes initiative

Published Mar 3, 2006

For too long the NCAA has been a toothless snake, weaving and bobbing its head threateningly at U.S. academic institutions while never daring to finally strike.And then, just like that, it went for the jugular - 65 jugulars in fact.

The NCAA announced Wednesday that 99 teams at 65 universities will be losing scholarships for failing to meet student-athlete academic standards. Although this represents only a minute fraction of Division-I sports nationwide, even the smallest action is better than the lack of effort America is growing accustomed to.

Coach says team 'confident' with pitching

Coach says team ‘confident’ with pitching

Published Mar 3, 2006

Three days after the Horned Frogs were able to find little consistency on the mound in Tuesday's loss to Dallas Baptist, TCU will kick off a weekend series against Florida Atlantic at 7 p.m. today in a game that has all the makings of a classic pitcher duel.Both teams will be starting pitchers who have already made an impact this season; TCU will be using sophomore Jake Arrieta (3-0, 1.96 ERA) against FAU ace Mickey Storey (2-1, 2.59 ERA).

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.

Food companies not to blame

Published Mar 2, 2006

The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Burger King has introduced its equivalent to McDonald's Corp.'s Dollar Menu. According to the article, Burger King has had trouble with pricing its value menu because of dips in profit.Fast food chains just can't win. Decide what you want, America. Is saving a few dollars worth the artery clog and triple bypass surgery a couple years from now?

Point: Lone Star pride stands alone

Point: Lone Star pride stands alone

Published Mar 2, 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.

Some Like it Hot

Some Like it Hot

Published Mar 2, 2006

Things were shaken up "Latino style" at international Week's salsa events Wednesday night in the Student Center Lounge.The beginning of the evening was spiced up when well-known culinary artists from Fort Worth came to judge the salsa making contest, John Singleton, associate director of international student services said.

The winner for best traditional salsa from the contest was Ida Hernandez.

Some of the students said that the international events made them feel closer to their countries.

Faculty, students begin triathlon training

Published Mar 2, 2006

Pouring with sweat, runners toiled Wednesday to get closer to their goal of completing a triathlon. TCU faculty and students began the first day of training at the Lowden Track and Field Complex for the 4th Annual Tri-Benbrook Sprint, a triathlon that will take place in May, where participants will swim 300 yards, bike 13.8 miles and run 3.1 miles without stopping.

Participants signed up for the TCU training program as a group but will compete in the triathlon on an individual basis.