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Greek 101 educates students on effects of drinking, hazing

Published Oct 25, 2005

Students filed into Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on Sunday for "Greek 101" to listen to speakers discuss the consequences of alcohol and hazing.Mike Green, president and founder of Collegiate Consultants, spoke to approximately 1,200 students about responsible drinking and recounted his own experiences as a recovering alcoholic.

"You don't have to be an alcoholic to have an alcohol problem," Green said.

Most students who drink are "one-nighters," or drinkers with a one-night problem with a secondary consequence, Green said.

Mass e-mails send mixed messages

Published Oct 25, 2005

"Re: use bcc next time" will forever hold a different meaning after a mass business e-mail went out Wednesday.The e-mail was originally used to inform business students about a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Stan. It took a different turn when a student responded to all and initiated the first of 91 e-mails sent to all recipients.

"There is usually a reply-to-all restriction on mass e-mails," said Lynn Cole, director of the Neeley Student Resource Center. "For some reason the restriction was not in place, so students were able to reply to the whole business school."

20/20 to feature TCU student, vice chancellor

Published Oct 21, 2005

Members of the TCU community will be on ABC's news program 20/20 tonight, covering the topic of the growing relationship between parents and college students and how universities can contribute to parental involvement.Don Mills, vice chancellor for student affairs, and Heather Fagan, a sophomore education major, will be on the program at 9 p.m. today on Channel 8.

In recent years, students have been staying in closer contact with their parents, and parents have been more active with their children's education, Mills said.

Short run sees 'Soprano' play to a full house

Short run sees ‘Soprano’ play to a full house

Published Oct 21, 2005

TCU Theatre's sold-out presentations of "The Bald Soprano," by Eugene Ionesco, began Thursday and will run until Saturday night."The show is about people letting their lives become empty," director Kevin Long said. "However, it is comedy, so it's not heavy-handed or trying to preach. It is about laughing at ourselves."

Scenic designer and technical director Philip Zielke said he agrees.

Puerto Rico welcomes TCU Symphony

Published Oct 21, 2005

The TCU music department vows to contribute to the cultural enrichment of the global society, according to the College of Fine Arts Web site.Mission accomplished.

The TCU Symphony Orchestra returned late Wednesday after participating in the Festival Iberoamericano de las Artes, a monthlong festival that featured opera, choir, jazz, theater, dance and other artistic performances from around the world in San Juan, Puerto Rico, said orchestra director Germ n Guti‚rrez.

"It's huge," Guti‚rrez said. "It's really a big festival."

Neeley School of Business MBA program ranks No. 18

Published Oct 21, 2005

The M.J. Neeley School of Business' MBA program was ranked No. 18 among regional programs in the nation and was the highest ranked Texas school in The Wall Street Journal Guide to Top Business Schools.The Wall Street Journal and Harris Interactive conducted a survey that asked corporate recruiters and any other people who are familiar with the students and have an objective opinion to evaluate MBA programs, said Shirley Rasberry, director of graduate career services.

Look at issues with objectivity

Published Oct 21, 2005

It is important to realize that when a subject such as the death penalty is being discussed or debated on television or in public, that very little is solved when there are talking heads yelling and screaming that they are the ones who are right.There are several serious issues that, over the years, continue and will continue to spark heated debates among the public. Along with the issues of gun control and abortion is capital punishment.

‘The times, they are a changin”

Published Oct 21, 2005

Record Town, a small independent record store, sits a couple of doors down from The University Pub.But unlike The Pub, the store isn't full of TCU students.

The racks at Record Town will reveal a selection of old blues, R&B and classic rock albums - some are compact discs but many are on vinyl as well.

When asked about how the current state of the music industry affects his business, Record Town owner Sumter Bruton laughs.

"This it not the greatest business to make a lot of money in," Bruton said. "But I've been doing it for a long time."

Frogs to fight Falcons

Frogs to fight Falcons

Published Oct 21, 2005

The Mountain West Conference's second-best rushing defense meets the NCAA's seventh-place rushing attack Saturday when the Horned Frogs, ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press poll, head to Colorado Springs, Colo., to play Air Force. The Falcons, 3-4 overall and 2-3 in conference play, will showcase the unconventional triple option offense, a style that emphasizes the running game and requires a diverse and talented backfield.

Tournament to test stamina

Published Oct 21, 2005

The Horned Frog volleyball team said it is ready for the break from the conference circuit that will come this weekend when it plays in the UT-Pan American Tournament. "I think it will help us in the long run because it will give us a break from the pressure of conference," said senior middle blocker Erin Estep.

The team has already played each conference team once, except Colorado State, and head coach Prentice Lewis said the tournament is a great break to divide the two rounds of conference play.

Disclaimers discredit theories of beginning of life

Disclaimers discredit theories of beginning of life

Published Oct 21, 2005

Last I checked, church and state didn't even have letters in common.Rearing its head once again in the public eye, the debate over the teaching of evolution in public schools and how it is taught has been brought to the forefront.

This time though, it has returned under the guise of intelligent design - a theory that says that life began with all forms of life having their features already intact rather than developing.

Soccer team to play Air Force, looks to break losing streak

Soccer team to play Air Force, looks to break losing streak

Published Oct 21, 2005

Despite the soccer team being swept on its final homestand of the year, head coach Dan Abdalla said he feels optimistic about the Horned Frogs' chances to regroup and play well during the final stages of their schedule.TCU hits the road this weekend after tough home losses last weekend against Abdalla's former team, the Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels and the San Diego State Aztecs.

"This weekend provides us with another test to learn more about two more teams in our new conference," Abdalla said. "Once we get to the tournament, it's anyone's game."