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TCU Black History Month 2006 Events Calendar

Published Feb 3, 2006

TCU Black History Month 2006Wednesday, February 1
Kickoff - Real Talk
SC Lounge
12:00 p.m.
Student-led discussion on various topics that revolve around the Black community in Fort Worth and on the TCU campus.

Worship Service & Fellowship Dinner Honoring Black History
Robert Carr Chapel
5:15 p.m.
A nod to various leaders who have been instrumental in the Civil Rights arena, theology, social issues and more. A free fellowship dinner immediately following the service. Fellowship dinner immediately following service.

Check Out the Spring Sports 2006 Special Section Online!

Check Out the Spring Sports 2006 Special Section Online!

Published Feb 3, 2006

Look for stories on the Baseball, Tennis, Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Golf, and Rifle teams in the special section articles online. All special section articles are labeled with Special: at the beginning...

Casino benefits outweigh problems

Casino benefits outweigh problems

Published Feb 3, 2006

Ding ding ding, jackpot. This is something that casino-goers wish to hear every time they walk through the doors of a casino. It's also a sound some states have heard after legalizing casino gambling.Certain states, including Oklahoma and Louisiana, where casino gambling is legal, have increased revenue for improvements in education and other state-funded programs. There have always been arguments for and against the idea of legalization of casino gambling.

Special: Tennis faces less intense competition, coach says

Published Feb 3, 2006

The women's tennis team is looking to break new ground in 2006 and take head coach Dave Borelli where he's never been before during his tenure at TCU: a conference championship podium."My goal is to try and win a conference championship," Borelli said. "I haven't won one here yet."

Even a Mountain West Conference victory would not fully satisfy Borelli, who won seven national championships at the University of Southern California before coming to TCU in 2002.

"We'd also like to finish in the Top 16, the Sweet 16 ... and host a regional," Borelli said.

Trio releases catchy new album

Published Feb 2, 2006

We Are Scientists' new album "With Love and Squalor" delivers infectious hooks through the entirety of this strong pop album - just don't dig too far below the surface.Every track is single-worthy and very radio friendly, with generic lyrics filtered through faux-Cure-style vocals. In fact, dance beats and a singer trying to be Robert Smith make WAS sound like The Killers' demo tapes before they discovered the synthesizer.

Limit speech to proper times

Published Feb 2, 2006

As Americans, we should cherish the rights protected by the First Amendment, but we should probably use a little discretion before exercising them. Free speech and the right to peaceably assemble are two of the most important rights protected by the First Amendment. Combined, they give us our right to protest.

Last week, former presidential envoy to Iraq Paul Bremer came to TCU to promote his book "My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope." With Bremer's visit, we saw a rare display of student activism.

Sequel more unbalanced than original

Published Feb 2, 2006

"Big Momma's House 2" is a bland, formulaic comedy for the masses. Though I was not amused, the only thing keeping me from an early nap was the laughter from the rest of the audience. We quickly find out that Malcolm Turner, played by Martin Lawrence, has been busy since the original film. He's married main squeeze Sherrie, played by Nia Long, and given up undercover work.

When Turner hears his partner has been killed in action, he is forced to take drastic measures.

Q & A Michael DePriest

Published Feb 2, 2006

When did you really first realize, "Man, I'm really fast?"I say my senior year of high school. I didn't start off fast; as a freshman, I ran like a 4.9, 5 flat in the 40. A lot of other people were fast since the eighth grade and were fast when they came to high school.

What do you run your 40 in now?

Actually, I got a little slower recently. I run like a 4.36, but when I graduated high school, I was at a 4.28. I was also only 167 pounds, too.

You said in a class once that you had a manta ray?

Leadership class plans auction

Leadership class plans auction

Published Feb 2, 2006

A silent art auction and reception will be held Friday to raise scholarship funds for Samuel's Heart, a leadership program that seeks to provide scholarships to educate children ages 6-13 in the arts, said Marcy Paul, program coordinator.Paul said she became interested in starting Samuel's Heart after taking classes at Arts Fifth Avenue with art instructor Jo Dufo, who works with socially and economically disadvantaged children.

Paul said she knew she had to get involved when she saw the artwork Dofu brought out of her students.

Lady Frogs to play equally-matched team

Lady Frogs to play equally-matched team

Published Feb 2, 2006

The Lady Frogs may find themselves looking in the mirror Thursday evening when they face the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (12-6, 4-3), a team head coach Jeff Mittie said is similar in some ways to TCU. "They're more like we are in that they attack off of the dribble," Mittie said. "They run a lot of motion offense ... they put the ball on the floor."

The Rebels penetrating attack is led by senior guard Sheena Moore, who leads the team in both points (13.2) and assists (3.6) per game. Mittie said Moore is the central figure in UNLV's ability to break down defenses.

King dies, leaves her own legacy

Published Feb 2, 2006

Coretta Scott King not only carried on her husband's legacy but proved to be a leader in her own right, members of the TCU community said Tuesday.The 78-year-old "first lady of the civil rights movement" died in her sleep Tuesday night at an alternative medicine clinic in Mexico, her family said. Doctors said the cause of death was respiratory failure.

Tracy Syler-Jones, director of communications, remembered King as someone with strength and endurance.

Give mass transit a shot

Give mass transit a shot

Published Feb 2, 2006

I've become a die-hard Stars fan in the last month.A few weeks ago, I went to Big D to watch the Stars demolish the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. It was a good game. And the best part was that afterward, my friends and I jumped on the Trinity Railway Express and let somebody else deal with Dallas traffic.

I've driven Dallas enough to know that I hate doing it. Usually the only cheap parking to be found is on the highways during rush hour.