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NFL vision could come true

Published Nov 2, 2005

As I watch the Horned Frog football team this season, I keep having the same vision.It's April 2007. I only know this because there's a huge "NFL Draft 2007" banner behind a huge podium.

I see a man at the podium announcing some team's pick in the early second round. I don't hear the name of the team or the player, but I distinctly hear the words "Texas Christian University."

And as a small contingent of Horned Frog fans fills the room with cheers, a familiar face walks on to the stage.

Cory Rodgers.

'Belly Buster'

‘Belly Buster’

Published Nov 2, 2005

Five contestants, five minutes and $500.In the spirit of National Sandwich Day on Thursday, Potbelly Sandwich Works is hosting the "Belly Buster" sandwich eating contest in nine of its college-town stores across the country, including the store next to the TCU campus.

With a grand prize of $500 cash, contestants will have to eat as many sandwiches as possible in five minutes to win.

Brad Kane, manager of the Potbelly store on University Drive, said it is a fun contest geared toward showing appreciation to its customers.

Students responsible for safety

Published Nov 2, 2005

The campus has grown accustomed to the inevitable car break-in.Many tried to just shrug off the infamous "I (heart) SMU" prank.

In these cases there were at least groups, other than TCU students, to blame: a criminal expounding with pride his frequent car break-in outings; incredibly sneaky University Park dwellers with shoe polish; and, of course, the TCU Police and their lack of security cameras in certain areas around campus.

PC to host interpreting dreams presentation

Published Nov 2, 2005

Dream catchers and crystal balls may be a thing of the past, but students can still get a look into what their dreams mean at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Brown-Lupton Student Center Lounge.Programming Council is hosting a presentation about dreams with speaker and dream interpreter Greg Hoeflicker.

"A lot of people are really bothered about their dreams," Hoeflicker said. "It's a pleasure of mine to help interpret these dreams and explain why they are having them."

Dinner is served

Published Nov 2, 2005

The topic of food on campus is like the lack of facility space and student parking - it's endlessly debated. Students often complain about the variety of dining plans and the cost of food, but TCU administrators, Sodexho managers and Student Government Association officers maintain that students are getting a better deal than they think.

A common complaint among 100 TCU students interviewed was that dining plans cannot be used at surrounding community restaurants, like many other university students are able to do.

Grading system raises concerns

Grading system raises concerns

Published Nov 2, 2005

Students offered their opinions on the debate about changing to a plus/minus grading system before a panel of faculty members Tuesday night at a forum co-hosted by the Student Government Association and Faculty Senate. The forum was the beginning of a process to research the possibility of a plus/minus system and get student feedback, but there are details that still need to be worked out before the system could be implemented as early as Fall 2007, David Grant, a religion professor, said.

Students build clay sculptures

Students build clay sculptures

Published Nov 1, 2005

One clay pot at a time, Chris Powell's advanced ceramics class is decorating the campus with its sculptures outside Moudy Building North.The tall, stackable sculptures went up in early October and will remain up until the end of the semester.

"This is the second semester that students have built sculptures to be displayed on campus," Powell said. "The sculptures allow the class to present what they have been working on for six weeks."

The students, who each individually designed a sculpture, say they agree that they like having their work on display.

Music industry needs small-town stores, not chains

Music industry needs small-town stores, not chains

Published Nov 1, 2005

It is not uncommon for a movie to spark a need for civic involvement - this weekend it was the '90s cult classic "Empire Records."Nothing elicits a sense of urgency in the early hours of the morning like...

Soccer succumbs to Lobos

Published Nov 1, 2005

The regular season ended for the Horned Frogs Saturday night with a 1-0 loss at New Mexico. Junior forward Angie Nickens, who led the team's offensive attack with three shots, said the team played very well.

"We played with a lot of intensity," Nickens said. "We came out, played a physical game and fought as hard as they did, but in the end they just got a lucky bounce that cost us the game."

Defense class discusses prevention, protection

Published Nov 1, 2005

"No!" Rape Aggression Defense students shouted as they practiced kicks and punches Saturday and Sunday.The students have to vocalize the "no" so they learn to be loud during an attack, TCU Police Officer Pam Christian said.

The RAD class began with a discussion about prevention of attacks. The instructors then taught kicks and punches.

The kicks are used to keep distance from an attacker, Christian said.

Officer Walker Johnson, co-instructor of the course, said the students should not feel squeamish about going for the throat or the eyes.

News Brief

Published Nov 1, 2005

The elevator in Sadler Hall will be out of service from Monday to January 2006, said Hollis Dyer, assistant director of building maintenance. During this time, it will be removed and replaced.Room 011 in the Sadler basement will be available to any handicapped students, faculty or visitors who need to conduct business in Sadler Hall and are unable to use the stairs, Dyer said. To reserve the room, he said to contact Elizabeth Hills at 817-257-7486.

Dyer said he can answer any additional questions or concerns at 817-257-5305.

Junior Panhellenic hosts Halloween event

Junior Panhellenic hosts Halloween event

Published Nov 1, 2005

The cold Halloween winds brought chills to Worth Hills, but the sounds of kids' giggles prevailed.This year's Junior Panhellenic Chills in Worth Hills fall festival and philanthropic event brought children...