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Notorious businessman to discuss energy crisis

Notorious businessman to discuss energy crisis

Published Feb 27, 2009

The creator of a plan to ease the country dependence of foreign oil will speak to the Energy Club as a way to boost the club's membership numbers and give students and the community a better grasp on the current energy crisis.

T. Boone Pickens, chairman of the hedge fund BP Capital Management, is not only one of the richest men in the U.S., but author of the new book "The First Billion is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future."

Campus vows swift response in case of future mishaps

Published Feb 27, 2009

The university will be more proactive in alerting students of future safety issues, a university official said Thursday.

University officials sent out a campuswide alert via e-mail Thursday informing students of the tainted peanut butter cracker packages removed from Bistro Burnett on Feb. 11.



Shawn Kornegay, associate director of communications, said the alert was sent out of an "abundance of caution."

Official: Internships more difficult to snag during downturn

Official: Internships more difficult to snag during downturn

Published Feb 27, 2009

Students may have more difficulty securing internships during an economic downturn, an official with Career Services said.

John Thompson, executive director of University Career Services, said downturns typically result in an increase in internship opportunities as well as increased competition because graduate students and people who have been out of school for years are also applying for the internships.

Letter to the Editor: University not reflective of ‘Texas’ in name

Published Feb 27, 2009

After reading "University not reflective of 'Christian' in name," I felt compelled to address an issue that has been bothering me for a while.

When I am walking in the hallway, I hear people saying "pop" instead of "Coke." In the library, I hear people greeting one another with "Hello" instead of "Howdy" after talking about a night spent at Purgatory instead of Billy Bob's. After observing these attitudes and actions on campus, I have to wonder about the significance of attending a Texas university.

Success of prohibition only an illusion

Success of prohibition only an illusion

Published Feb 27, 2009

Although 60 Minutes likely isn't the average TCU student's most Tivo'd program, a featured story on Sunday's edition was relevant to all college-age Americans.The topic was whether the minimum legal drinking...

Campus Voices: Is advising at TCU effective?

Campus Voices: Is advising at TCU effective?

Published Feb 27, 2009

"The advising here could be better. It's OK. It's just there's not enough clarification needed or suggested as far as classes go. We end up taking more classes or finding out that we need an extra class...

Horned Frogs drop home finale to SDSU

Published Feb 27, 2009

Senior forward Kevin Langford gave himself five more minutes to cement his legacy at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. Unfortunately, the referees only gave him four minutes and 57 seconds.TCU fell to San Diego State...

Junior star to lead tennis squad against Alabama

Published Feb 27, 2009

Junior Nina Munch-Soegaard will lead the No. 21-ranked women's tennis team against the University of Alabama on Saturday after their match at Texas Tech University on Thursday night.

The team dropped to 4-3 in the spring season with a loss to a No. 10-ranked University of Miami squad last weekend.



Head coach Jefferson Hammond said that Munch-Soegaard, the No. 6-ranked player in the country, is one of the best players on the tennis team because of her ability to step out on the line.

Women’s tennis falls to Alabama for third straight loss

Published Feb 27, 2009

With both teams cheering on the final match from the sidelines, the women's tennis team lost a nail-biter Saturday afternoon at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, falling to the Alabama Crimson Tide 4-3.For the Horned Frogs, it was the second straight event that came down the final singles match, as sophomore Idunn Hertzberg fell to the Tide's Taylor Lindsey, 4-6, 4-6. The matches marked the team's third straight loss.

Fantasy Baseball: Hitters a top draft priority

Published Feb 27, 2009

Baseball season is right around the corner and I can't wait.

I was the kid in first grade who replied "Baseball," when asked what my favorite season was.



God didn't give me the talent to play in college or at the professional level. But I do feel He gave me an incredible mind for the sport, which isn't really helpful unless I want to bug everyone I am watching a game with or I'm going to be a sports writer.



At least I'm not wasting what I do have.

Two seniors say farewell to Frog faithful this weekend

Published Feb 27, 2009

When the men's basketball team takes the court Saturday night at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, it will be the last time in front of the home crowd for two seniors.

Forwards Kevin Langford and John Ortiz said they want to end their career at the coliseum with a win.



"Right now it feels like any other game coming up," Langford said. "That might change on game day. But sometimes you don't want it to end, playing college basketball has been pretty fun."

Equestrian team to take on Aggies

Published Feb 26, 2009

The equestrian team hopes to bounce back from a weekend loss against Southern Methodist University and gain some momentum for the National Championships as they take on the New Mexico State University Aggies this Saturday in Mansfield.

It will be the first time the team has faced the Aggies, and head coach Gary Reynolds said his riders are looking forward to competing against them because they have a great team and could be a great rival for TCU.