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Team brings home two new records

Published Oct 25, 2005

Back from the Texas-Pan American Tournament this weekend, the volleyball team not only brought home two victories, but also a new school record for blocks and a new individual record for digs.The Horned Frogs defeated Prairie View A&M and Texas-Pan American during Saturday's doubleheader in Edinburg.

In defeating the host Lady Broncs (30-20, 30-20, 30-32, 31-29) in the second match, the Frogs recorded 19 blocks, an all-time high for TCU in a four-game match.

Sophomore outside hitter Talaya Whitfield also set a TCU record with 35 digs in the match.

MBA program ranked in top 10

Published Oct 25, 2005

The Princeton Review ranked The M.J. Neeley School of Business' MBA program among the top 10 schools for campus facilities and opportunities for women, based largely upon TCU students' perceptions.The Princeton Review's 2006 edition of "Best 237 Business Schools" features 11 categories, with results based on institutional data and 16,000 MBA student surveys, said Jeanne Krier, publicist for Princeton Review Books.

All MBA students have the opportunity to fill out the survey, sent through an e-mail by a campus administrator.

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."

Region win to take men to tournament

Published Oct 21, 2005

The TCU men's club soccer team won its region in the regular season and advanced to the Region IV Tournament, where play will start today in Lubbock.The team's first regular season ended at 6-1-1 to win the Lone Star North Men's region, part of the Texas Collegiate Soccer League, said team president Micah Munekata.

Twelve teams will play in the tournament, including three teams from Louisiana, Munekata said, a junior political science major.

TCU's first opponent will be Texas Tech, the tournament host, at 6 p.m. today.

Astros’ victory makes history

Published Oct 21, 2005

The Houston Astros clinched the National League Championship on Wednesday night, sending the team to its first World Series in the franchise's 44-year history, but Houston was not the only place fans were celebrating.Fort Worth is about four hours away from Houston, but TCU students didn't let location stop them from cheering on their team.

John Athon, a senior political science major, said he grew up as an Astros fan. He was 7 months old when he went to his first game wearing an Astros baseball cap.

"It doesn't matter where I am," Athon said. "I love my Astros."

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.