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Letter to the Editor: University a house of learning, not church

Published Feb 26, 2009

In response to Rev. Andrew Weatherford's opinion piece from Wednesday's issue titled "University not reflective of 'Christian' in name," I would like to offer just a few points.

Before I am decreed unholy, or a failed "(representative) of what is supposed to be the most prestigious Christian element on our campus," let me also explain that I am a licensed minister, Brite seminarian and currently on track to become ordained.

Professor: U.S. has allies in Middle East

Published Feb 25, 2009

Despite the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, a scholar on the Middle East told a crowd of about 75 people Tuesday that he remains optimistic about U.S. engagement with the Muslim world.Juan Cole,...

SGA to urge advertisers to sever ties with gossip site

Published Feb 25, 2009

The Student Government Association plans on contacting the advertisers featured on CollegeACB.com in an attempt to get them to cut ties with the anonymous college gossip site, the SGA president said.

Advertisements on CollegeACB are run through AdBrite, the same advertising network that pulled its ads from JuicyCampus last year after declaring that the gossip site violated its acceptable-use policy.

Scholar: Chinese economy role model despite slumping growth rate

Published Feb 25, 2009

While China's economy was once booming, it has now hit a great wall.

About 50 students and members of the community gathered in Palko Hall to listen to the lecture, "China Succeeding: Who Does the Chinese Development Model Challenge?"



Barry Naughton, a graduate school professor of Chinese and international affairs at the University of California at San Diego, said China's successful economy has led developing countries to look more to the country as a model, even though the country's growth has decreased over the last several months.

SGA should avoid Greek divisions in House, members say

Published Feb 25, 2009

Student Government Association representatives said there is a need to prevent voting blocs from forming in the House of Student Representatives given the strong presence of competing organizations in the House.

Joey Parr, chair of the Elections and Regulations Committee and member of Pi Kappa Phi, said the competition between Sigma Phi Epsilon and Pi Kappa Phi can sometimes bleed over into the House and influence voting on legislation. He said competition between the Pi Kaps and Sig Eps stems from the similarities between the two fraternities.

Baseball team beats Dallas Baptist 6-0

Published Feb 25, 2009

The baseball team improved its record on the young season to 3-1 Tuesday night, winning its home opener against Dallas Baptist University 6-0.

The long ball was the driving force behind the majority of The Horned Frogs' scoring, as four of the team's six runs came off of home runs. Senior Matt Vern drew first blood in the bottom of the second inning, going deep to left to score the game's first two runs. Freshman Jason Coats hit an identical two-run shot in the bottom of the third, driving in junior Matt Curry.

University’s failure to alert students about crackers disquieting

Published Feb 25, 2009

The university response, or lack thereof, to the discovery of recalled products being left on the shelves of Bistro Burnett is baffling and disturbing.

According to Shawn Kornegay, associate director of communications, Sodexo Inc., the university food provider, found after a full inventory that at least one package of the potentially tainted crackers were purchased. Kornegay wrote in an e-mail that she did not know the exact number of packages sold. Sodexo did not elaborate further on its inventory.

Swimming and diving teams aim to surpass past performance

Swimming and diving teams aim to surpass past performance

Published Feb 25, 2009

Tapering, or peaking, has been on the minds of the coaches and members of the men's and women's swimming and diving teams the past few weeks-and with good reason. The Mountain West Conference Swimming and Diving Championships begin Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

"We're really working on things like perfect starts, perfect turns and relay exchanges," head coach Richard Sybesma said. "We're really ready to peak."



The goal for both the men's and the women's teams is to finish in the top three in the conference, Sybesma said.

University doesn't reflect the C in TCU

University doesn’t reflect the C in TCU

Published Feb 25, 2009

It was bound to come out sooner or later, but the issue of the word Christian in the name of our university has eaten at me for quite some time.

Riding in the elevator, I hear the Lord's name taken in vain. In the library, I can hear the f-word ring out while some other kids are talking about popping Adderall to help them stay awake long enough to cram for exams. Looking at some of the attitudes on campus, one has to wonder what the significance is in attending a "Christian" university.

Lady Frogs push to be at the top of conference

Published Feb 25, 2009

Things couldn't be going much better for sophomore forward Emily Carter and the rest of the Lady Frogs as they prepare to exchange blows with the University of New Mexico on Wednesday night in Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

The team, in sole possession of second place in the Mountain West Conference, has won five straight conference contests and is inching closer to the regular season's end.

Official: Number of recalled crackers sold unclear

Published Feb 24, 2009

It's still unclear how many potentially dangerous crackers were sold before Dining Services pulled them from shelves at Bistro Burnett on Feb. 11, a university official said.

Shawn Kornegay, associate director of communications, wrote in an e-mail that a full inventory taken by Sodexo Inc., the university's food service provider, showed that Bistro Burnett sold at least one package of recalled peanut butter crackers, but could not provide the exact number of packages sold.

Quick Sports: Clemson rumor confirmed; Wyoming beats Horned Frogs

Published Feb 24, 2009

Frogs officially add Clemson to schedule

Rumors late last week proved true Friday when the Frogs announced they have completed their non-conference schedule by adding a Sept. 26 game against Clemson University.



The Frogs now have two road games against Atlantic Coast Conference foes next season. The team will play the University of Virginia two weeks earlier on Sept. 12.



TCU and Clemson last met in the first-ever Bluebonnet Bowl in 1959 when the Tigers topped the Frogs 23-7.