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Frogs face Utes in rematch

Frogs face Utes in rematch

Published Mar 1, 2006

The Horned Frogs are looking tonight to not only avenge an earlier loss in the season to Utah, but also get a win at home on Senior Night. The men's basketball team will play host to the Utes (12-13) at 9 p.m.; the Frogs will have their hands full as they will do their best to contain Utah's freshman center, Luke Nevill, who scored 18 points against TCU earlier in the season.

Head coach Neil Dougherty said the key to the game will be controlling Nevill's play.

Online Special: Pitching staff struggles in Frogs 11-8 loss

Online Special: Pitching staff struggles in Frogs 11-8 loss

Published Mar 1, 2006

The Horned Frogs employed a revolving door of pitching Tuesday night - and Dallas Baptist walked right through it. No. 21 TCU (6-5) lost 11-8 in a game that saw seven Horned Frog pitchers and a staff total of 11 walks; the struggles from the mound were compounded by the team's five errors, several of which came off of dropped fly balls in the outfield.

Head coach Jim Schlossnagle said although the players' effort is there, the results are yet to be seen.

Lenten activities available to students

Published Mar 1, 2006

Lent season begins today, and University Ministries is hosting on-campus activities and devotionals for students celebrating this religious period.An Ash Wednesday service will be held at noon in the Robert Carr Chapel, where participants can worship to Christian music as well as receive the imposition of the ashes on the forehead, said Ann Smith, a University Ministries intern for worship, spiritual life and pastoral care.

Cheer coach to step down officially in May

Published Mar 1, 2006

Although the appeal process that followed last semester's dismissal of cheerleading coach Jeff Tucker came to a close, both sides of the issue are still refusing to discuss the specifics surrounding the initial removal.Tucker was dismissed from his coaching capacity in October, but the reasons behind the dismissal were not made available because of an appeal process Tucker invoked to contest the action.

Uncorking something different

Published Mar 1, 2006

Graham may not be the ideal breeding ground for wine enthusiasts, but it's good enough for Chris and Deedra Keel.The Keels are the owners of Put a Cork In It, a new shop devoted exclusively to wine sales. Located in the Park Hill Shopping Center between the Park Hill Cafe and Park Hill Hair Designs, Put a Cork In It brings a unique taste to the Fort Worth wine scene.

"I try to stock wines from smaller vineyards that you can't find anywhere," Keel said, who married his high school sweetheart, Deedra Keel, in July.

Commentary: Hockey team's losing record reflects players' poor attitudes

Commentary: Hockey team’s losing record reflects players’ poor attitudes

Published Feb 28, 2006

These Winter Olympics were full of surprises, but at least one thing wasn't a shocker - how easily the men's Olympic hockey team was, well . iced.And you know what? I'm glad. I'm relieved, even. In a Winter Olympics that saw Michelle Kwan tearfully drift to the wayside - and Bode Miller drift pretty much everywhere - it may be safe to say that the squad Don Waddell built is the biggest disappointment so far.

Expert gives inside look at social work

Published Feb 28, 2006

Silence, story and song are tools for promoting social change, said a guest speaker addressing the TCU Justice and Advocacy Network. Anthony Nicotera, a public interest lawyer, social activist and community organizer, presented to a group of about 20 students Sunday evening, most of whom were involved in social justice organizations.

The TCU Justice and Advocacy Network, a group working to create social change on the campus and in the community, organized the workshop called "Thoughts and Tools for Creating Change."

U.S. must change wasteful ways

U.S. must change wasteful ways

Published Feb 28, 2006

Peering down from his aerial perch aboard a red Cessna, J. Michael Fay surveyed the African continent in panoramic splendor.To the untrained eye, the digital images he captured from several hundred feet in the air seem to reveal a breathtaking utopia, nature at its most pristine: rolling desert dunes, jagged mountain ranges, spreading plains dotted with antelope and bison and rivers teeming with hippopotamuses.

From Fay's experienced vantage point, however, the human footprint was evident everywhere. And it's growing by leaps and bounds.

Forget the bar; go see a ballet

Published Feb 28, 2006

By the end of this article, you should be running to your nearest fine arts theater to catch the next ballet performance. Okay, maybe not running, but possibly more of a brisk jog.Last week I went to my...

Improving defense necessary for team success, coach says

Improving defense necessary for team success, coach says

Published Feb 28, 2006

After its 2-1 series with the Wright State Raiders over the weekend, the Horned Frogs (6-4) are aiming to beat the Dallas Baptist Patriots (7-3) in a home game Tuesday.TCU head coach Jim Schlossnagle said that in order to win, the team needs to make some improvements.

"This weekend was a struggle for us," Schlossnagle said. "We were very fortunate to win two games because we didn't really play that well."

Men's Tennis: Frogs put rankings second

Men’s Tennis: Frogs put rankings second

Published Feb 28, 2006

Just off an upset win over No. 13 LSU, the TCU men's tennis team is looking to keep its undefeated record when it takes on No. 61 South Alabama at 6 p.m. today. Head coach Joey Riv‚ said that in spite of the No. 32 Frogs' big win Sunday, the team has to work hard to earn a victory over the Jaguars.

"We always have a tough schedule," Riv‚ said. "Every match on there we can lose."

Senior Jacopo Tezza also downplayed the Frogs' LSU victory.

"We have to take one match at a time," Tezza said. "We have to focus on what we are doing, not what we have done."

Trauma to Triumph

Trauma to Triumph

Published Feb 28, 2006

Dr. Pamela Stuntz was hanging up the last of the balloons in a colleague's office at Whitley Penn and Associates accounting firm for the next day's 40th birthday celebration when the phone rang. "Your...