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Poetry in Motion

Poetry in Motion

Published Mar 1, 2007

A nationally recognized poet read excerpts of his award-winning book to a full classroom Tuesday night in Reed Hall.Nathaniel Mackey, whose poetry collection "Splay Anthem" won him the 2006 National Book Award for Poetry, read his work in front of about 65 students and faculty members.

The poet, a professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz, said the poems he read reflect the recursiveness and echo that are part of "Splay Anthem."

Peace organization’s imperfections no reason to eliminate altogether

Published Mar 1, 2007

World peace.It may sound like a joke, conjuring up images of pageant queens or celebrities trying to gain a bit of positive publicity, but attaining world peace is what the United Nations is all about.

It's incredible to think that an institution created to be a wartime alliance has evolved to include 192 member states, 15 specialized agencies and several ongoing funds, missions and programs.

Conference ends with win

Conference ends with win

Published Mar 1, 2007

Three Horned Frog basketball players spent their final night displaying purple and white uniforms before a home crowd during Wednesday's "Senior Night" game against the Wyoming Cowboys.Forward Femi Ibikunle, guard Neil P. Dougherty and forward Blake Adams ended their basketball careers at TCU with a 77-58 win against the Cowboys (15-14, 6-9 conference). Ibikunle finished the night with four rebounds ,while Neil P. Dougherty tallied 11 points and four boards. Adams had two points and a rebound during his final night in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

Trouble on the ranch

Published Mar 1, 2007

Alternative fuel production might be causing more trouble than it seeks to fix. As part of the 2006 Advanced Energy Initiative to reduce dependency on foreign oil, the government is giving entrepreneurs...

U.S. can benefit from women in politics

Published Mar 1, 2007

In the past 10 years, women have increasingly become more important in U.S. politics.It's about time that, 86 years after women earned the right to vote, Americans see a significant change in political gender.

Madeleine Albright became the first female U.S. Secretary of State 10 years ago. Just this year, Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House.

And divisive as she is, Hillary Clinton is, without a doubt, the first female presidential candidate with a strong chance of winning, or at least earning a significant amount of votes.

Men’s golf to compete in 2nd tourney of season

Published Mar 1, 2007

With the U.S. Collegiate Championship Tournament four weeks away, the No. 32 Horned Frogs men's golf team prepare to head to California on Monday for the second tournament of the spring season.The Horned Frogs will play at the USC Ashworth Intercollegiate Tournament March 5 and March 6, sharing the lynx with the No. 14 BYU Cougars.

Leading the way for the Frogs are freshman Travis Woolf, ranked first in the conference with an average of 68 strokes per tournament, and sophomore Jon McClean, ranked No. 49 in the nation.

Sophomore diver only teammate to compete in NCAA Sectionals

Published Mar 1, 2007

A back handstand double somersault with a twist, a front two and a half pike and an inward two and a half pike. These words appear to be a move combination a gymnast would use but they are not. They make up the dives sophomore diver R.J. Hesselberg will use to compete in Austin at the NCAA Sectional D Diving Meet this weekend.

Hesselberg, who competed in the competition last year, said he feels good about the meet especially after competing in the Mountain West Conference Championships last week.

"I'm not worried about beating anyone," Hesselberg said.

Former RUF leader returns to Ft. Worth; in nursing facility

Published Mar 1, 2007

Less than three months after a bicycle accident left him in a coma, the former TCU Reformed University Fellowship leader has been transported back to Fort Worth.Dustin Salter, former RUF leader, was moved...

Women ready to rebound against Aztecs

Women ready to rebound against Aztecs

Published Feb 28, 2007

The Lady Frogs, now fifth in the Mountain West Conference after two straight losses at home, are traveling to San Diego tonight for their last road game of the regular season against the Aztecs.The Frogs (19-9, 9-5), who lost to conference opponents Wyoming and New Mexico at home, will play the Aztecs in a tight game where conference standings are up in the air.

San Diego State (12-13, 5-9) lost its last two games on the road, but is on a four-game winning streak at home in Cox Arena.

Online Exclusive!!! Baylor Bears sic Horned Frogs

Online Exclusive!!! Baylor Bears sic Horned Frogs

Published Feb 28, 2007

A contest of wills on the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center courts took place Tuesday night as the No. 14 Baylor Bears beat the No. 26 Horned Frogs.By no means was the match a pushover for either team as...

Be wary of civil rights violations, government-watched Internet use

Published Feb 28, 2007

There you are, walking out of the Student Center on a seemingly normal Wednesday afternoon. The sun is shining, the clouds are fluffy and the skies are devoid of Russian fighter jets for yet another day. Everything seems to be okay, right?Wrong. Someone's watching you. Little do you know that everyone, everywhere in the world can scope out every student who walks into or out of the Student Center. They can even take your picture. All it takes is a visit to the Residential Services Web site.

Scared? It's only natural.

Buffet-style TV most effective for cutting violence out of viewing

Published Feb 28, 2007

Violence has become a part of many television shows. It is used in combating terrorists in the popular show "24," crime-busting in "CSI" or in nightly news reports. Violence has a way of creeping into the media and making an impact. Viewers should have the option to avoid blood, guts and gore as they surf through a sea of channels.The Federal Communications Commission has tried to fight the growing violence on television by promoting the v-chip, a device that picks up a coded rating from TV shows and blocks whatever rating it is told to.