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Writing anxiety shaped identity

Published Apr 24, 2009

Sitting down in front of a white screen with a small cursor marker blinking at the top left - I think that pretty much sums up college anxiety for me.

In some way, the dichotomy built up between that little cursor and me is what I have to thank for every single achievement of my somewhat crippled and routinely underachieving student career. It was that cursor that ferociously stared me down when I decided to apply for an exchange program taking place between my Swedish college and TCU.

Chancellor: No need for commencement keynote

Published Apr 24, 2009

Many graduates will bid farewell to their alma mater on May 9, but not before a few final remarks from the man upstairs --- on the third floor of Sadler Hall, that is. Chancellor Victor Boschini said because...

Horned Frogs sports hold best memories

Published Apr 24, 2009

This is why the phrase bittersweet was created.

When I was first asked to write a column about sports for the graduation issue, I thought about declining because that would mean my time here is officially over.



This has been the best five years of my life and I am going to miss this school with all of my heart.



So much has changed since I started here in the fall of 2004.

Spring 2009: The good and the bad

Published Apr 24, 2009

CHEERS to the football team for capping off a great season with a No. 7 ranking and a win over a previously undefeated Boise State University team in the Poinsettia Bowl.

JEERS to Dining Services for keeping possibly tainted peanut butter crackers on the shelves after they had been recalled by Kellogg, and to the communications office for failing to adequately warn students of the danger.

A night on patrol with Campus police gives a look behind the badge

Published Apr 24, 2009

Though he has been hit in the head with a golf club and a fence post, Sgt. Alvin Allcon said he has never been severely injured in his 31-year career as a police officer."I've never lost time to an injury,"...

Don’t forget your friends

Published Apr 24, 2009

The biggest piece of advice I have as a soon-to-be college graduate might seem rather simple, but it can never be said enough: Get to know people. I've been hearing this for years, but it never really...

Cumulative finals not necessary for education

Published Apr 24, 2009

It is a safe assumption to say the next two weeks are going to be an uncontrollable frenzy of cramming and stress for all students on campus.

Finals week is upon us, and as a student in the College of Science and Engineering, I can say this is the worst week of the semester.



I am convinced, after taking a beating from tests all semester, that cumulative final exams are wonderfully pointless.

Q&A: Senior ready for SDSU

Q&A: Senior ready for SDSU

Published Apr 24, 2009

Senior infielder Corey Steglich is playing in his last season with the Horned Frogs. The last three seasons, he has seen his team make it to the top of the Mountain West Conference, and he says he's excited to repeat the success at the MWC Tournament in May at home. Steglich, a Fort Worth native, has started in 33 of 36 games this season, racking up a batting average of .328 and a fielding average of .974. After Wednesday's 10-7 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Steglich reflected on the season so far.

Q: How did it feel to sweep Corpus Christi?

Campus recreation alumni memberships on hold

Published Apr 24, 2009

ampus Recreation is not accepting any new applications or renewing alumni or community memberships put in effect on or after Jan. 1 of this year, according to a university official.

Steve Kintigh, director of Campus Recreation, said he has believed for some time that students would one day begin to drive out community and alumni members.



"The student body is growing and will continue to grow," Kintigh said. "It was time to put guidelines in place."

Campus Voices: Graduation

Campus Voices: Graduation

Published Apr 24, 2009

What's changed the most about campus since you were a freshman?

"The four new dorms in front of the new student union used to be a huge field and parking lot that separated Milton Daniel Hall and Colby Hall. You would see guys playing football and girls laying out".



Brad Williams, economics major from Dallas



"It weirds me out that Milton Daniel is a co-ed dorm now."



Amy Douthey, accounting major from Tyler



"The Student Center being gone and the Main not being here."

Project aims to inform about campus trees

Published Apr 24, 2009

A growing project aims to develop an appreciation and understanding of the natural world located on campus.

The Arboretum project, led by Provost Nowell Donovan, will begin this summer in an effort to learn more about and recognize some of the types of trees on campus, Donovan said.



The project is part of a state organization called the Great Tree Ring that consists of people concerned with botanical education, Donovan said. Campus botanists discovered that there are 40 different species of trees on campus, he said.

Fantasy Baseball: Don’t ditch slumping players just yet

Published Apr 24, 2009

One of the best things about baseball is that it is a long season.

If you go 0-4 one day, you get the chance to come back out tomorrow and get another crack at it. So basically what I'm saying is don't freak out just yet and start blowing up your roster.



I have seen leagues where studs like Reds' second baseman Brandon Phillips and Brewers' outfielder Ryan Braun are getting cut. Don't be that dumb. Hang on to your best players because despite their slow start, these guys will still put up monster numbers as the season goes on.