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Department aide raises TCU kids

Department aide raises TCU kids

Published Apr 27, 2006

Since her graduation from TCU more than 26 years ago, Terri Cain has continued a Horned Frog tradition with her children.Cain, a secretary for the athletics department in the Justin Athletic Center, is part of a household where purple is the color of choice. Cain has three children: a daughter who graduated from TCU's nursing program in December 2004, a son who is a senior business major and a daughter who will attend TCU in fall 2006.

High-Def Nation

Published Apr 26, 2006

If you haven't already heard the advertising blitz on your radio station of choice, you soon will. The station you are listening to wants you to know they have it. Electronics stores want you to buy it. Between the ads for the video games, restaurants and energy drinks, we keep hearing about it: High Definition Radio.Radio stations throughout Dallas and Fort Worth are beginning a transition, like their television counterparts, to all-digital content in an effort to improve the quality of their products.

Baylor justified in banning nude posing

Published Apr 26, 2006

Naked. It's how we were born; some would argue that's how the higher power of this world intended us to be. Although Baylor University has not condemned the act of being naked, it has condemned the act of being naked in a publication. Baylor has threatened any female students who plan to pose for the Big 12 issue of Playboy with consequences that include anything from a warning to expulsion, according to an Associated Press article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Women’s team preparing for MWC tourney

Published Apr 26, 2006

The TCU women's tennis team is taking a seven-game winning streak into the Mountain West Conference Tournament this week. The Frogs are scheduled to begin play Thursday in San Diego.Junior Ana Cetnik said the team is not planning to change much about its game plan in terms of preparing for the upcoming games.

Since TCU has already played against the teams competing in the MWC tournament, the Frogs have a good idea of the competition they are up against this week.

Head coach Dave Borelli said the team is focusing on trying to play better with each game.

Trainers assist in keeping teams in shape

Trainers assist in keeping teams in shape

Published Apr 26, 2006

You see the TCU athletes on the field and the courts, but what you don't see is the work that goes on that enables them to perform at their optimum level.That's where training, strength and conditioning come into the picture. That is also when Melissa Schau and Joe Walker earn their checks.

Walker is the strength and conditioning coach for the TCU men's basketball and women's soccer teams. Walker said that although his job title starts with the word strength, that isn't the only thing he focuses on during workouts.

Q & A: Kriegler Blank

Published Apr 26, 2006

Why did you choose to come to TCU from South Africa?I came to get an education. The tennis facilities were nice and the tennis team was really good. The coaches were also really nice.



Growing up in South Africa, who were your tennis role models?

Wayne Ferreira was one of the best South African tennis players. But that is also a reason why I came to the United States because the tennis in South Africa is going down. The competition is not that strong. There is a lot more competition and variety in America.


Ugandan children need you; think of others

Published Apr 26, 2006

Consider where you are right now, what you did last night, and what lies in your future. Then stop and try to fully appreciate everything in life that you have because so many people only dream of our opportunities.As a TCU junior, I think it is horrific to see so many college students whining about their "sad" situations. Either they're "broke" and can't buy beer or they've been dumped by their boyfriends; boo hoo.

Bilingual schools end xenophobia

Bilingual schools end xenophobia

Published Apr 26, 2006

Of all of the immigrant issues, one of the most volatile is language.Though the United States has no official language, English has somehow come to be accepted as a part of our national identity. U.S. citizens live, learn and work in English.

So when a group of people moves in and speaks another language, and that language begins to appear on signs and commercials, Americans grow nervous - we see it as a threat to our identity and culture.

But what culture is that?

Day of Silence comes to campus

Published Apr 26, 2006

Members of the Gay Straight Alliance will be wearing gags and carrying bells without clappers, as well as carrying empty bags today as part of the National Day of Silence.National Day of Silence represents the silence faced by thousands of individuals throughout history who have been discriminated against based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, said Jessica Fleming, president of the GSA.

"This is a way of speaking out against the hate crimes that occur every day," Fleming said.

Residence opens new leasing office

Published Apr 26, 2006

The leasing office for the GrandMarc at Westberry Place is the first business to move in to it's new home at 2855 West Bowie Street.Johanna Janovsky, business manager for the GrandMarc, said staff members have given about 50 tours to prospective tenants since arriving last week.

Currently, three apartments are available to tour, including the fully-furnished apartment No. 206, which costs about $820 a month, said Josh Austin, 23, a leasing consultant at the GrandMarc.

University gives GrandMarc firm students’ e-mails

Published Apr 26, 2006

TCU's e-mail woes might not get any better this week.For marketing purposes, TCU administration provided the e-mail addresses of future junior and senior students to the Dallas-based firm in charge of promoting the GrandMarc at Westberry Place, said the project manager for the firm.

"The developer and the contractor work very closely with TCU," said Julie Ratcliff, project manager at kREED Company.

Dean: Coordinator has what TCU needs

Published Apr 26, 2006

While most of the other TCU Greek councils' Web sites have an abundance of information, the Multicultural Greek Council Web site states, "Information coming soon," but this is all about to change with the hiring of a new program coordinator.Gaius George, a U.S. Virgin Islands native, was hired to advise the MGC and said he wants to see the organizations flourish.

"I want to get the MGC up and running to where it is self-maintaining," George said. "It is not my first go-around starting up a Greek council."