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Texas lawmakers propose soda tax

Texas lawmakers propose soda tax

Published Mar 23, 2011

Texas lawmakers are proposing a tax that would increase soda prices one cent per ounce for both diet and regular soft drinks. Brownsville State Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. originally introduced the tax as a way to increase the Texas budget while decreasing taxpayers' waistlines.

However, some university students are split when deciding whether the extra 20 cents for a 20-ounce bottle of soda is worth the hit to the pocketbook.

Phillies, not a shoo-in for NL pennant

Published Mar 23, 2011

As opening day for Major League Baseball looms closer, don't crown the Philadelphia Phillies as the National League pennant winner just yet. Last year's World Series champion San Francisco Giants are in a good position to make another World Series run, while the NL Central should be an exciting divisional race down to game 162 of the regular season.

Here's a full breakdown of the NL's divisional races:

NL East

TCU men?s golf team ties for fourth

Published Mar 23, 2011

The TCU men's golf team tied for fourth place at the National Invitational Tournament played at OMNI Tucson National Golf Club in Tucson, Ariz.

The Horned Frogs combined to play 4-under par golf during Tuesday's final round for a 284-stroke total, which was the second-lowest score among the 15-squad field. TCU shared fourth place with No. 30 Indiana while finishing 17 strokes behind the tournament champion, No. 46 Tulsa (+11). The final round was played on the par-72, 7,245-yard Catalina Course.

Freshman pitchers help Frogs stay afloat

Freshman pitchers help Frogs stay afloat

Published Mar 23, 2011

It's scary to think what No. 14 TCU baseball's record would be without the stellar pitching that they have gotten from freshman pitchers this year.

Freshman Andrew Mitchell started on Tuesday night for the Frogs and in six innings gave up one earned run. He struck out five Bobcats and walked one batter in an 88 pitch effort. Mitchell began the year on opening night throwing 94 mph heat.

"We saw Mitchell's best stuff when the lights came on," head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle said.

TCU should embrace DOC covenant

Published Mar 22, 2011

In the days following the TCU Rose Bowl victory in which declamatory billboards from "little sisters of the poor" popped up across Columbus, Ohio, armchair moralists had to inquire: Is rubbing Horned Frog success in the face of doubters a Christian thing to do?

While hopefully in good fun, the billboards nonetheless caused outside observers to ask after the elusive middle word in the TCU acronym: Christian. The TCU student body ought to ask after the same thing. What is TCU's Christian identity, and why is it steadfastly important?

Facebook breakup app is just plain creepy

Published Mar 22, 2011

How would you like to be the first to know when that boy or girl you have been pining for is now "single" 8212; or "it's complicated" or "in an open relationship?" You can be the first to know and the first to swoop in, comforting them 8212; or something like that.

Well, thanks to the new Facebook Breakup Notifier app, now you can. "You like someone. They're in a relationship. Be the first to know when they're out of it," boasts the tagline on the app's website.

Neeley ranked top 100 for Master of Business Administration programs

Published Mar 22, 2011

After the U.S. News & World Report put TCU in the Top 100 for Masters of Business Administration programs, O. Homer Erekson said he was proud of the work put in by all people involved in the school.

Erekson, the John V. Roach Dean at the Neeley School of Business, said, "Our continual upward performance in the U.S. News ranking of top graduate business schools is a testament to our MBA admissions staff to recruit the best students and our faculty to deliver an outstanding master's program in business."

Students spend break homeless

Published Mar 22, 2011

While some students spent spring break relaxing at home, a group of university students decided to spend their break being homeless. Each year the Center for Community Involvement and Service-Learning...

Panel discussion to teach students about religion

Published Mar 22, 2011

After the recent political uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen put the spotlight back in the Middle East, students now have the opportunity to attend a panel to discuss and learn more about the region.

The departments of political science, history, international studies and the AddRan College of Liberal Arts worked to organize Wednesday's panel, which will include three political science professors with different areas of specialty.

Students will be able to ask questions and become more aware of the current issues in the global community.

SGA to fund Alice Walker’s visit

Published Mar 22, 2011

A bill allocating funding to the "Compassion and Justice Consultation" with special guest Alice Walker was passed Tuesday night in the House of Student Representatives.

According to the bill, SGA will allocate $10,000 to support the event scheduled from April 28 through May 1 at TCU.

Melanie Harris, professor of religion and advocate for the event, said bringing Alice Walker would further TCU's mission statement to help educate individuals to think and act as ethical leaders in the global community.

TCU wins against Texas State Bobcats 3-1

TCU wins against Texas State Bobcats 3-1

Published Mar 22, 2011

Twelve hits allowed the No. 14 Horned Frogs to reach their 13th win on the season as they overpowered the Texas State Bobcats (15-5) Tuesday evening at Lupton Stadium by a score of 3-1. Despite trailing Texas State for the majority of the game, head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle said he was very proud of TCU's effort, especially on offense.

"It's been a while since I've been as impressed with a group of hitters in this park under these conditions as I have with these guys," Schlossnagle said.

Walker’s visit to campus a sound investment

Published Mar 22, 2011

Student Government Association's vote to allocate $10,000 to support the "Compassion and Justice Consultation" April 28 through May 1 was more than appropriate 8212; it was a necessary step for SGA to...