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Student-performers go cruising in new tap dancing show

Published Apr 12, 2007

Anything goes for the students aboard a cruise ship portraying tap dancing angels, sailors, gangsters and nightclub evangelizers in the musical "Anything Goes" at the W.E. Scott Theatre today through Sunday."Anything Goes" is a musical comedy, set in the 1930s, about a man named Billy Crocker, played by sophomore musical theater and entrepreneurial management major Preston Swincher. Crocker pursues the love of his life,, aboard a cruise ship and gets caught up with the people on the ship's escapades.

Alumnus makes rap video to enter in YouTube contest

Published Apr 12, 2007

Graduate, get a job, start making rap videos. It may not be the future that every TCU student has in mind, but that's the way it has turned out for one 2006 graduate. On March 30, Chip Hanna, a TCU alumnus who works at an advertising agency in Fort Worth, submitted a rap video to YouTube and entered himself into a contest to win $25,000.

Hanna, who graduated with a degree in advertising and public relations, is one of 370 entrants in a contest sponsored by TurboTax, a tax preparation computer program.

Oh, When the Saints go marching in…

Published Apr 12, 2007

Saints can help people maintain relationships with their loved ones in the afterlife, said a professor from the Brite Divinity School.Carolyn Osiek, the professor of New Testament in the Brite Divinity School, discussed the "Communion of Saints," and how it merges society into a single community, Wednesday night in Sadler Hall.

Following the dinner conversation, Interfaith Council watched an episode from the television series "Charmed," and discussed issues in Paganism.

Internet Idol

Internet Idol

Published Apr 12, 2007

A 2005 TCU graduate hip-hopped his way to Internet stardom when he went from a MySpace message to being a finalist in an online talent competition.Mike Abb found out about the Famecast competition through a MySpace message and decided to enter.

"It's kind of like American Idol but only done on the Internet," Abb said.

Based in Austin, Famecast features six different categories in which people submit videos online and compete for the grand prize of $10,000 and a recording contract.

Hollywood comes to Texas

Published Apr 12, 2007

Glitz, glamour and a little piece of Hollywood came to Dallas on March 22 with the opening night of the first annual AFI Dallas International Film Festival. The American Film Institute is a national institute which provides screen education, recognition and celebration of excellence in film, television and digital media. Future filmmakers attend the AFI Conservatory to hone their craft and display their products.

The festival ran for 11 days, with more than 190 screenings at The Magnolia, Inwood Theatre, Majestic Theatre, Angelika Film Center and AMC Northpark 15 Theater.

Spring in their step

Spring in their step

Published Apr 12, 2007

The Horned Frogs volleyball team (4-0) will head to Houston this weekend. The team is returning 10 letter-winners from last year's team, which posted a winning season (17-15) for the third time in the last four years. In the first tournament of the spring, the Frogs traveled to Dallas to participate in two matches at SMU. The Frogs defeated the UTA Mavericks 3-0 in the first match of the spring.

Texas pledge should remain intact

Published Apr 12, 2007

These words echo through Texas public schools: "Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas one and indivisible."But there is no real meaning behind them.

It is simply a stanza uttered by students staring at a Lone Star flag in the corner of a classroom. It is a routine.

And, right now, Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, is trying to make an adjustment to this pledge by adding the phrase "state under God" to the short pledge.

Frogs snap road losing streak

Published Apr 12, 2007

The curse of the Big XII was lifted from the Horned Frogs baseball team Tuesday night as they defeated the Baylor Bears 6-3.The win marked the first victory against a Big XII opponent since its June 2, 2006, win against the Oklahoma Sooners. Following that win over Oklahoma in the NCAA Regionals, the Frogs went 0-4, including a loss to the Sooners that ended TCU's run at going to the College World Series.

Dining Duo

Dining Duo

Published Apr 11, 2007

Two identical twin brothers who work for Dining Services are causing a web of confusion.Harry Webb, 51, has served as the supervisor for the grocery store section of Frog Bytes since January 2004. His duties include restocking the shelves and working the cash register. His brother, Larry Webb, 51, joined him three months later in a similar position at Pond St. Grill.

The brothers said they always try to work at the same places.

"We like to work together as a family and as a team, being that we're twins," Larry Webb said.

Breakfast most important meal of day, improve health by eating

Published Apr 11, 2007

The alarm clock jars you awake with the twang of country music. Then, you stumble into the bathroom like a drunken zombie with anger management problems. After spending an inordinate amount of time in the shower's warm embrace, you brush your teeth and get dressed just in time to run to your first class. Sound familiar? Seems like an accurate summary of everyone's morning, right? But something's missing, and no, it's not the quasi-religious practice of checking your Facebook first thing in the morning.

SGA approves budget granting members scholarships

Published Apr 11, 2007

SGA approved the 2007-2008 budget giving House of Student Representatives members scholarships and reducing funding to the Activities Funding Board. Previously, the House of Student Representatives' Finance Committee rejected the budget because not enough funding was allocated to organizational funding. The House approved the proposed budget Tuesday after a debate over several issues ranging from scholarships to whether members out of dress code could vote. The budget passed with a 22-9 vote with three abstentions. For the vote to pass, a two-thirds majority was needed.

Greek Week to honor students

Published Apr 11, 2007

Plans have been made and dates have been finalized for the inaugural Greek Week at TCU.Greek Week is set for April 23 through April 26 and will include events ranging from speakers to Greek Olympics to a step show and a day at a TCU baseball game.

Matt DiLeo, Interfraternity Council president and event coordinator, said there will be more than one event each day, and many of them will be open to the public.