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Women’s organization to tour historic churches

Published Sep 26, 2006

The TCU Women's Resource Center will tour historic black churches in Fort Worth at 5:15 tonight as a part of its annual Pinkbag Lunch Series. Sarah Walker, president of the Genealogical Society, will speak about the history of the churches and their surrounding neighborhoods as part of the tour section of Pinkbag On Location, said Marcy Paul, director of the Women's Resource Center. The Pinkbag on Location, a part of the Pinkbag Lunch Series, includes visits to local exhibits and tours of landmarks throughout Fort Worth.

Woman sentenced for campus car burglary

Woman sentenced for campus car burglary

Published Sep 26, 2006

A woman, who was arrested last October with her brother on charges of breaking into a vehicle on campus, was sentenced to a year in jail Monday, Tarrant County District Attorney Joshua Ross said.Lori Quintanilla, who was 26 when she was arrested and pleaded guilty to the charge of vehicle burglary, received the maximum punishment for a Class A misdemeanor, Ross said. Matt Quintanilla, her brother who was 21 at the time of his arrest, is currently in prison for his activities at TCU and other charges, he said.

Soccer notches first home shutout, Freshmen shine

Soccer notches first home shutout, Freshmen shine

Published Sep 24, 2006

The two game scoring drought for the Horned Frogs soccer team came to a close Saturday following a 3-0 shutout victory over the UTSA Roadrunners. The win brought the team even in the standings with a 5-5 record on the season.The TCU offense came alive Saturday night at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium Saturday night as freshman striker Lizzy Karoly netted two goals and had an assist, and freshman goalkeeper Kelsey Vross earned a shutout in her first career home start.

"I was really excited, I had been waiting the whole season for the thrill of a night game," Vross said.

Don’t be a Jackass

Published Sep 22, 2006

First it was a TV show on MTV, then it became a movie in 2002, and now it's back with a sequel bigger and more over-the-top than its predecessor.The movie "Jackass Number Two" unleashes its no-holds-bar scenarios on audiences with more outrageous stunts.

The problem with reviewing a movie like "Jackass" is there is no plot, and you can't really talk about the film without giving anything away.

Dining Services rids campus of unhealthy spinach

Published Sep 22, 2006

Spinach lovers should start finding another salad option to munch on until the E. coli outbreak is resolved, said TCU Dining Services staff. Since the recent outbreak, Dining Services has taken all frozen and fresh spinach products off the menu and out of the kitchen, said Legia Abato, marketing manager for Dining Services.

Rick Flores, general manager of Dining Services, said the Dining Services staff "have thrown out the four cases of spinach we had and will not order more until the FDA says it's safe to."

Q & A: Johnny Knoxville

Published Sep 22, 2006

Q. What was the first stunt you ever performed for money?A. We never did "Jackass" as a way to get money. Money was never even in consideration when we started doing this.

Q. About how many times have you been in the hospital as a result of stunts performed on "Jackass?"

A. I think I have been to the hospital around six to seven times, but I never had to stay overnight.

Q. Do you have any permanent scars as a result from the show?

A. I am sure there is some liver damage I've done, but nothing too big.

Limiting transfer credits costly

Published Sep 22, 2006

College students are always looking for ways to save a little extra money, but TCU has just taken away one option students used to have.Now, once students have enrolled at TCU, they are only able to transfer in up to 12 credit hours from a community college, institutions where students usually go during summer and winter breaks to knock out lower-level courses for a fraction of the price.

These 12 hours must be completed before a student has earned 54 cumulative hours.

Grad to play Beethoven sonatas

Published Sep 22, 2006

The classical sonatas of Beethoven played by one of TCU's own can be heard on campus.Alumnus Adam Golka, pianist, is performing a free pulic concert Sunday in Ed Landreth Hall Auditorium.

Golka said it is a dream come true for him to be able to perform all 32 of Beethoven's sonatas at TCU.

"Beethoven has an important place in the lives of pianists, and it's really been a dream of mine to perform again at TCU," Golka said.

Online Exclusive!!! Soccer Shutout by SMU, Home Win Streak Ended

Published Sep 22, 2006

The soccer team was shut out for the second straight game as the SMU Mustangs edged the Horned Frogs 2-0 Thursday night at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium before 1,217 fans. The loss ended the soccer team's home winning streak at two games.The soccer team's record falls to 4-5.

A late first half goal with 30 seconds left on the clock, by SMU junior midfielder Krystal Bailey put the Mustangs ahead.

The goal was a two player effort that was initiated by a lofted free kick from sophomore midfielder Melissa Schieda and finished on a one touch shot from Bailey.

Online Exclusive!!! New group on campus to help students use degrees after college

Published Sep 22, 2006

The president of the American Society for Training and Development for the Fort Worth/Mid-Cities Chapter said to about 40 students that joining ASTD will allow them to jump-start their careers.Shelah Mabeus, ASTD Fort Worth/Mid-Cities president, said the organization provides job opportunities for students after graduation.

"I think the primary advantage that students joining ASTD have is that they have the chance to network with professionals in their field," Mabeus said.

Q & A: Kayak Polo’s Rachel Lamb

Published Sep 22, 2006

Q. How did you first get into kayak polo?A. I got into it because of my dad. I started kayaking when I was 8 years old. I started playing kayak polo when I was about 10, when parents got together and wanted...

Christian speaker, local band to perform on campus

Published Sep 22, 2006

The ministry series AFTERdark, which will feature a dramatic interpretation of scripture and a performance by the band Green River Ordinance, will visit Ed Landreth Hall on Monday, said a student representative of the series.Cameron Sparks, the on-campus student representative, said when speaker Joe White, who performs the interpretation, came in the spring of 2003, Ed Landreth was filled to capacity with about 1,000 people.