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Frogs shoot for victory at tourney

Published Sep 30, 2005

The events of Frog Family Weekend give old and new friends a chance to catch up and shoot the breeze. Or, for the women's rifle team, just shoot.The TCU rifle team will host its 15th annual Horned Frog Invitational this weekend, competing against New Mexico Military Institute, Nevada, Texas-El Paso and Texas A&M.

Some of the shooters said they have set individual goals of improvement.

"I am looking to give myself a good starting basis," freshman Tanya Gorin said.

Roberts confirmed as Chief Justice

Published Sep 30, 2005

John Roberts' confirmation as the 17th chief justice of the United States is a significant achievement for the Bush administration, a political science professor said Thursday."John Roberts was an ideal choice for Bush," political science professor Donald Jackson said. "The president wants to leave a lasting impact on the Supreme Court and nominating a young chief justice is a great way to do that. He could serve for twenty years or more."

Dorms raise money for Katrina

Published Sep 30, 2005

When resident assistants from campus residence halls gathered Wednesday night in Milton Daniel Hall, a collection of donations for hurricane victims punctuated the standard fare of awards and announcements.Barbara Hawkins, the associate director of residential life, said the RA all-hall is basically for RAs on campus to get together, make announcements and give out individual awards.

Team prepares to face Lobos

Team prepares to face Lobos

Published Sep 30, 2005

When it comes to Saturday's game against the University of New Mexico, everyone in the TCU football program can agree on one thing: Win or lose, the Lobos are going to leave a mark."They come to get into a bar fight," head coach Gary Patterson said. "I think they're one of the most physical teams in the Mountain West Conference. It'll be the hardest hitting game we play in all year."

Senior defensive tackle Jared Kesler said UNM takes pride in its physicality.

Womens Golf

Women’s Golf

Published Sep 29, 2005

Five TCU women's golfers combined to finish 13th out of 18 teams Wednesday at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M.Junior Catherine Matranga led TCU by tying for 28th place with a score of five-over-par for the three-round tournament.

Matranga finished 13 strokes off the championship pace set by Pepperdine's Eileen Vargas, who finished at eight strokes below even.

Junior Elin Emanuelsson shot a 227, eight over the 219-stroke par, and tied for 38th in the 98-golfer field.

Pledge phrasing violates inclusion, liberty, freedom

Pledge phrasing violates inclusion, liberty, freedom

Published Sep 29, 2005

"One nation, indivisible," has been split down the middle over the words "under God."The argument over whether the words "under God" should be included in the Pledge of Allegiance has been reduced to a battle between people of faith and the atheists. This debate, however, is not that simple.

According to a CNN online time line, the contentious phrase was added into the pledge in 1954, when lawmakers in Washington decided the patriotic oath was eerily similar to the ones recited by "godless communists."

Underfrog - William Jackson

Underfrog – William Jackson

Published Sep 29, 2005

Q & AWhen did you start playing football?
4th grade

Who is your role model?
Mom

What's your idea of a perfect day?
A calm day with no worries. I wake up, it's raining out, and I just sit home and watch TV.

When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted to play football

Favorites

Author: Fredrick Douglass

Type of music: R n' B

Song: None really right now

Movie: Anything with Denzel Washington

TV Show: Law and Order

Texas musician gives fans what they want

Published Sep 29, 2005

Bob Schneider said he has been playing at the Aardvark for about 10 years, and he plans to keep coming back."The Aardvark is just one of those nitty-gritty, sweaty little clubs," Schneider said. "You have to leave to get away from the music."

Schneider has spent the last year touring behind his 2004 release, "I'm Good Now." The album is a melting pot of styles and genres, ranging from rave-up rockabilly to dreamy electro-pop.

Schneider first gained attention playing with Austin-based bands like Joe Rockhead and Ugly Americans.

Digital TV recorder available at TCU

Published Sep 29, 2005

Busy college students are saying goodbye to the VCR and welcoming TiVo, a digital technology that allows viewers to record shows anytime automatically on a timer without the use of tapes. "I love TiVo," Brian Greaves, a junior advertising/public relations major, said. "It's easy, and I am pretty busy, so I want to make sure the shows I like get recorded."

He said he shares his machine with three other roommates in their on-campus apartment.

Frog fullback clears way for teammates touchdowns

Frog fullback clears way for teammates’ touchdowns

Published Sep 29, 2005

In discussing the Horned Frog backfield, overlooking sophomore fullback William Jackson is forgivable. People may see the usual suspects such as Lonta Hobbs, freshman phenom Aaron Brown, Tye Gunn or maybe even recent star Jeff Ballard, who led the Frogs to the team's recent victory over Brigham Young. But consider this: When Cory Rodgers scored the game-tying touchdown in overtime against BYU, it was a block by Jackson that cleared the way."Rodgers would not have scored if it wasn't for Jackson making that block," running back coach Mike Schultz said.

NAACP to discuss issue of diversity during forum

Published Sep 29, 2005

Issues of diversity will be the focus of the "Call to Action" forum at noon today in the lobby of the Brown-Lupton Student Center, NAACP members said.Members of the TCU NAACP chapter say issues of diversity first addressed at a forum last semester still remain major issues at the university.

"We're serious about this; it will not fade," said NAACP chapter President Erica Parker.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is spearheading the forum today.

Steps of faith

Steps of faith

Published Sep 29, 2005

Singing and dancing in the Brown-Lupton Student Center Lounge attracted more than 60 students Wednesday night.Word of Truth Ministries, Calling In Action and the Soul Steppers all contributed to the praise and worship service, Calling Your Souls to Truth. In the midst of song and dance, TCU alumnus Brad Thompson spoke.

Feleceia Benton, manager of the CIA Christian dance ministry and vocal director for Word of Truth Ministries, said the night was centered on one purpose.